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What is ACIAR Learn?

ACIAR Learn is an e-learning platform that provides tailored courses designed to strengthen the capability of 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 ACIAR Learn 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 currently offers a range of self-paced courses. At the end of 2026, ACIAR Learn will launch live facilitated courses. Participants are encouraged to review the Course Guide: Jan-Sep 2026 (PDF 4.22 MB) 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
  • 900+ participants registered
  • Currently approx. 800 course completions recorded each month

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, or
  • has completed training by an ACIAR partnership (such as Crawford Fund masterclasses), or
  • is a current scholar of or an alumni member of one or more ACIAR capacity-building programs:
    • John Allwright Fellowship (JAF)
    • John Dillon Fellowship (JDF)
    • Meryl Williams Fellowship (MWF)
    • Pacific Agricultural Scholarships and Support (PASS) program 
    • ACIAR University of South Pacific Scholarships
    • 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 contracted The University of Queensland to develop, support and deliver the ACIAR Learn platform. However, the ACIAR Learn courses and content feature a wide range of experts and institutions from across Australia and the region.

More about ACIAR Learn

For more information, email [email protected] 

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ACIAR Learn Graduates

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