PRDF Projects

Using photosensitization technology to treat maize contaminated with Aspergillus flavus to prevent fatal illness.

Increasing productivity and post-harvest handling of cowpeas as an inexpensive protein source.

Improving access to nutritious food and reducing climatic risk through agrobiodiversity.

Alleviating Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) through locally available grains.

Addressing chronic under-nutrition and obesity through food production and distribution analysis.

Developing population-wide salt reduction strategies to reduce hypertension risk in SSA.

Reducing HIV transmission risk near large-scale projects through enhanced EIA policy.

Building a research network for food safety surveillance in poultry meat production.

Understanding policy levers to influence urban food supply and promote healthier diets.

Informing new strategies in the implementation of health rights for mining populations.

Evaluating success and failure of SEZs as a strategy for economic development.

Developing image analysis algorithms to estimate ore particle size distribution.

Equipping educators with ICT integration skills through a Postgraduate program.

Establishing a sustainable biosafety postgraduate program for sub-Saharan Africa.

Mapping student/staff exchange and research collaborations between universities.

Developing a framework and base data for SEZ project framing.

Delivering foods with targeted nutritional quality to improve wellbeing.

Developing safety and quality processing technologies for Kenyan sweetpotatoes.

Investigating low agricultural productivity and resolving it through research diffusion.

Evaluating potential of insects to contribute to mother/child nutrition.

Strategy to develop and retain academic researchers within Africa.

Implementation plan for collaborative research on food security and climate risks.

Knowledge-sharing workshop for researchers from Australia and Africa.

Investigating causes of the “PhD Problem” in SA, Mauritius, and Australia.

Developing a food safety determination system for chicken at consumption points.

Providing pathways for implementation to improve food access and reduce climate risk.

Alleviating PEM through high-quality extruded foods from local grains/legumes.

Investigating extrusion as part of integrated processing for high antioxidant ingredients.

Developing a robust food safety determination system for chicken.

Minimizing ‘hidden hunger’ through timely access to context-specific information via mobile.

Evaluating crop breeding methods arising from animal breeding.

Populating existing data to develop a single open-access reference source.

Understanding complex land use patterns to improve water/food security in African cities.

Establishing pilot Innovation Platforms to reduce postharvest losses.

Embedding a research training program within an international climate/nutrition project.

Conducting capacity-building workshops to equip educators with leadership skills.

Dietary approach to preventing and managing chronic diseases.

Improving food security without negatively affecting biodiversity.

Helping fish-farming projects contribute to improved nutrition and empowerment for women.

Employing a community-based social network to mitigate micronutrient deficiencies.

Mapping study to highlight extent and quality of existing university agreements.

Initiating collaborative research to inform decision making by policy makers in food safety.

Investigating women’s roles in various sectors to lead to empowerment in the workplace.

Forming a graduate training program focused on climate resilient agriculture.

Linking food, phosphorus, and sanitation to improve farmer livelihoods and crop yields.

Investigating reforms shaping sustainable development goals in Africa and Australia.

Forming collaborative networks in sustainability and climate change transitioning.

Investigating health benefits and economic benefits for rural populations.

Characterizing major hydrological and agricultural-related dust sources.

Formulating policy recommendations and networks for disaster displacement.

Improving thought and practice regarding urban green space and smart green cities.

Boosting African research programs to benefit macadamia production and livelihoods.

Identifying contributions by the African diaspora to AU’s Agenda 2063.

Benchmarking performance and identifying barriers to enhance welfare.

Establishing future research priorities to address food insecurity in refugees.

Investigating plasma ice application for fresh fish preservation and shipping.

Investigating engagement of WECRs across multiple food system interactions.

Developing capacity of ECRs to conduct empirical research for agriculture.

Informing iodine fortification strategies alongside salt reduction policies.

Growing school girl interest in STEM to increase enrollments at tertiary level.

Piloting village level approaches to improve groundwater supplies.

Exchanging good practice to prevent FGM and better care for affected women.

Providing expertise and collaborative research on nutrient density of animal products.

Using technology to foster transformational learning and social cohesion.

Building innovative capability and climate resilience in HE sectors.

Knowledge comparison across continents for human wellbeing.

Comparative case studies of lithium development in Africa and Australia.

Investigating environment and energy transition through a gender lens.

Enhancing well-being in rural destinations through host community factors.

Technological and agronomic advancements for sustainable food systems.

Empowering cattle farmers in off-grid areas of Uganda.

Co-creating health solutions from African medicinal plants.

Comparative study of emerging models and established systems.

Pathway to resilient and sustainable food systems.

Research on electrochemical materials for energy transition.

Adsorption of H2S from biogas for energy transition.

Building a team for human wellbeing in Africa and Australia.

Opportunities, security, and ethical considerations for AI digital revolution.

Capacity building for youth in rural regions.

Up to 8 projects funded (4 Africa-led, 4 Australia-led), maximum AUD 10,000 per project. Winners presented at the AAUN Forum in Perth, 1–2 September 2026.

Collaborative projects addressing environment, climate adaptation, and energy transition challenges shared by Africa and Australia.

Research that strengthens social cohesion, advances equality, and addresses security challenges across the network.

Projects improving health outcomes and human wellbeing across African and Australian communities.

Innovative research on food security, sustainable agriculture, and water resource management.

Projects exploring AI governance, digital infrastructure, and the opportunities and ethical considerations of the digital revolution.

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