Australia–Vietnam collaborative research projects — applications open
18 June, 2026Until 20 July, grant applications for projects in recycling and waste management, a sustainable blue economy, and new and renewable technologies are open.
AI and deep-tech research program receives $400K grant
18 June, 2026A program designed to help scientists transform AI and deep-tech research into commercially viable ventures has received a $400,000 LaunchVic grant.
Clinical trials could be "cancelled" under controversial Budget proposals — survey suggests
11 June, 2026A survey of 59 biotech, medtech and health tech companies has found that 66% believe they will be 'worse off' under proposed R&D Tax Incentive Budget changes.
Horizon Europe negotiations conclude
11 June, 2026Once associated, Australian researchers and entities will be able to access Horizon Europe funding to help tackle the most complex global challenges.
AusBiotech responds to Budget 2026–27
15 May, 2026The life sciences industry body has responded to measures set out in the Australian Government's Budget 2026–27, welcoming some measures while expressing caution about others.
$6.2m for nine science projects involving Japan and neighbours
07 May, 2026Investments under the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund will support nine international projects, with six to involve Japan as a key partner.
Australia to begin treaty negotiations on association to Horizon Europe
25 March, 2026To give Australian organisations access to the world's largest pooled research fund in 2027, treaty negotiations on association to Horizon Europe have been announced.
CSIRO announces 300+ job cuts as part of restructure
19 November, 2025 by Lauren DavisCSIRO will need to reduce roles in its Research Units by 300–350 full-time equivalent staff in order to achieve a new, sharpened research focus.
Synchron raises $305m to advance brain–computer interfaces
13 November, 2025Synchron's Stentrode BCI platform is billed as the world's first endovascular brain–computer interface, designed to translate brain activity into digital commands.
CSL fellowships fund immunity research, AI-designed proteins
31 October, 2025Australian scientists Dr Carolien van de Sandt and Dr Rhys Grinter have each been awarded CSL Centenary Fellowships, valued at $1.25 million over five years.
Leukaemia Foundation funds ongoing blood cancer research at UWA
29 October, 2025The $3m in funding is understood to represent the single largest non-government investment in blood cancer research in WA's history.
Budget cuts put research integrity under stress
04 July, 2025 by Dekel Faruhi, VP of Product Adoption, Proofig AIAs respected institutions continue to face cuts to their funding, there is a question mark over both the volume and quality of research that can be conducted.
$492m pathology hub coming to Westmead Health Precinct
20 June, 2025The NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub will be delivered to Westmead Health Precinct, as part of the state government's plan to improve essential health services for the people of NSW.
$50m donation for new endometriosis research institute
23 May, 2025Three generations of the philanthropic Ainsworth family have committed a total of $50 million over 10 years to establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW.
New directory, funding to support WA life science sector
22 May, 2025The WA Government has announced an online directory for the state's life science sector, as well as new investment in the sector through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund.
