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What is ACIAR Learn?

ACIAR offers the ACIAR Learn program as part of its international Capacity Development program. The program provides tailored courses designed to strengthen the capability of agricultural researchers to undertake effective agricultural research for development. The courses consist of short lessons accessible on smartphones, tablets, laptops or computers, allowing researchers to learn anywhere, anytime and at their own pace.

The online platform features relevant case-studies from real projects so that learning is as relevant as possible to participants’ research projects, providing an excellent opportunity to acquire valuable skills that can be directly applied to research practice.

ACIAR Learn will continue to offer a range of self-paced learning courses in 2025 for both existing and new learners. Participants are encouraged to review the Course Guide (Dec 2024-Dec 2025) and can register here at any time. New participants must complete the Welcome to ACIAR Learn course before enrolling in their chosen courses.

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Creating learning opportunities for researchers around the world

Since its launch in April 2022, the program has achieved impressive results. Key highlights include:

  • 52 courses delivered
  • 480+ participants registered
  • 98% satisfaction rating
  • 96% of participants report content is relevant to their work duties.

ACIAR Learn eligibility

ACIAR Learn is open for registrations to anyone who meets one of the following eligibility criteria: 

  • is currently working* in a partner country on an ACIAR-funded project or small research activity
  • has previously worked* in a partner country on an ACIAR project or small research activity that has been completed in the last 24 months
  • has completed OR is a current scholar of (i.e. currently undertaking) one or more ACIAR capacity-building programs:
    • John Allwright Fellowship (JAF)
    • John Dillon Fellowship (JDF)
    • Meryl Williams Fellowship (MWF)
    • Pacific Agricultural Scholarships and Support – Climate Resilience (PASS-CR) program (including University of South Pacific Scholarships)
    • Master Classes delivered through the Crawford Fund
    • Alumni Research Support Facility (ARSF)
    • Pacific Biosecurity Partnership
    • A previous ACIAR Learn course or program.

*This applies to anyone working or who has worked on an ACIAR project or small research activity, whether employed directly through the project or activity or involved through a partner or affiliated organisation.

 

Who's behind ACIAR Learn? 

ACIAR Learn is being designed, developed and delivered through a partnership between ACIAR and The University of Queensland.

The project is led by The University of Queensland—a global leader of teaching in agriculture and delivering customised short-training programs that create positive impact.

 

More about ACIAR Learn

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ACIAR Learn Graduates

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