Budget bonus for postgrads, postdocs

Postdoctoral researchers are the quiet winners from the $3.1 billion innovation budget splurge. While media attention has been claimed by the $907 million Super Science Initiative – 22 major research infrastructure projects in areas like astronomy, nuclear science, marine research and information management, funded through a surprise allocation from the Education Investment Fund – the government has committed another $30 million to establish new Super Science Fellowships.