Review of R&D system a highlight of the 2024–25 Budget
15 May, 2024 by Lauren DavisAustralia's science bodies have been broadly positive about the 2024–25 federal Budget — particularly the announcement of a strategic examination of Australia's R&D system.
ACRF funds three new cancer research facilities
13 May, 2024Scientists at QIMR Berghofer, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Bio21 Institute have received grants to establish new cancer research facilities.
Govt announces $1.89bn package for health and medical research
03 May, 2024The Australian Government is investing in a "once-in-a-generation transformation of health and medical research", according to Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler.
CSIRO investment to drive R&D for SMEs
04 April, 2024CSIRO has announced a $20m investment to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with greater access to vital R&D opportunities to accelerate their growth.
Australian Research Council Amendment Bill passes into law
02 April, 2024The Bill delivers on recommendations from the independent ARC Review — including the abolition of the ministerial veto on ARC grants.
NHMRC awards $647m to health and medical researchers
19 December, 2023The NHMRC is investing $379m through its Investigator Grant scheme and $268m through its Ideas Grant scheme, to support health and medical research leaders.
Outgoing STA CEO praises Industry Growth Program
29 November, 2023The $392 million government program aims to support innovative startups and small businesses to scale their operations with economy-boosting R&D.
ARC announces $250m in research project funding
10 November, 2023The ARC has announced more than $220m in funding as part of the Discovery Projects scheme, and $28m under the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme.
$650m in funding to support national research infrastructure
31 October, 2023The latest funding will support 80 projects across 25 lead agencies from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2027.
Breakthrough Victoria announces university investment deals
25 September, 2023Breakthrough Victoria has launched investment partnerships worth $87m with five Victorian universities to help move life-changing research out of the lab and into the market.
Biomedical, BioMedTech incubators supported by Brandon Capital
18 August, 2023Expressions of interest have opened for the national CUREator+ incubator program, while the Westmead Biomedical Incubator has been announced in NSW.
MRFF funds national medicinal chemistry initiative
05 July, 2023MedChem Australia will bring together leading medical chemistry groups from The University of Sydney, Monash University and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
Applications open for 2024 Gilead Fellowship Grants Program
13 June, 2023The program is available for researchers working in five key areas: HIV, chronic viral hepatitis, haematological oncology, solid tumours and invasive fungal infections.
Basic research found to be underfunded in Australia
07 June, 2023Australia is lagging behind similar countries in funding basic research, particularly in the medical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, according to a new study.
BOC awarded $28.5 million to develop Illawarra Hydrogen Technology Hub
01 June, 2023BOC will accelerate the design and development of a Hydrogen Technology Hub in the Illawarra region after being awarded $28.5 million from the NSW Government.
