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Research Funding
Research rejected for ‘security reasons’
The federal education minister, Jason Clare, blocked research funding to 13 projects “for reasons relevant to the security, defence or…
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Industry & Research
Abdel-Fattah grant defended by ARC
The Australian Research Council leader has defended decisions taken by his council about the type of research academics conduct.
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Secret review of Australian Research Council security risk performance is nearly complete
The Albanese government has revealed that a secret review of the Australian Research Council’s performance in dealing with national security…
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ARC National Interest Test changes
The Australian Research Council has released a simplified version of the national interest test which will see disciplinary experts assess…
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ARC allocates $221M for discovery grants
Over 400 research projects from 32 major Australian universities have been greenlit for more than $221 million dollars as part…
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ARC consultation papers released
Following the review of the Australian Research Council Act, the government is now seeking feedback from academics and researchers before…
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Commentary
The new government agenda for jobs and skills: how are universities set up to respond? Opinion
They say that time flies when you are having fun. It is difficult to judge whether that is the case…
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News
Minister announces ARC overhaul
Australian Research Council grants will be doled out under a stricter timeframe and application processes will be refined under new…
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News
Funding boost for national defence research
Nine Australian universities have been awarded government research grants to develop technologies aimed at addressing national security threats. Australian National…
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Senate launches inquiry into ARC funding grants
Minister's powers to block ARC funding grants will be scrutinised in a parliamentary inquiry addressing political interference in research. On…
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News
Humanities academy welcomes ARC funding and senate inquiry into nationhood
The Australian Academy of the Humanities has welcomed the government’s $12 million pledge to fund research into Australian society, history…
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Research benchmarking results released amid calls for a review of the system
Australia’s universities are celebrating their standing against an international benchmark but not all are happy with the overarching excellence in…
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Researchers riled by ARC funding delay
The Australian Research Council (ARC) funding announcement delay is increasingly raising concerns among researchers. ARC-funded projects are required to begin research…
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Podcasts
Did Birmo veto grants to avoid being the next Turnbull?
By now, you well know that the former education minster's use of an arcane piece of legislation has caused furore…
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Industry & Research
Europe’s biggest cancer research funder is revoking bullies’ grants
Grants are currently the buzziest topic in Australian higher education. They are also being discussed around UK academics' proverbial water coolers,…
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In the News
UNSW and Go8 get lion’s share of ARC grants
The University of New South Wales has secured the largest share of funding from the latest round of the Australian…
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New ARC head likes the big challenges
When Professor Aidan Byrne was a small child he liked taking things apart, which is something small children tend to…
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ERA committees announced
The Australian Research Council chief executive Professor Margaret Sheil said she was delighted with the response to the call for…
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Finding funds for outback digs
The cost of research for archaeology and anthropology could be reduced by tapping money that mining companies pay for cultural…
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Friendly guide to the acronym (FGA)
Just in case you are new to the academy and are what is termed an early career researcher, (even if…
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UQ picks up most research grants from ARC
More than $310 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) research grants for more than 1000 projects were allocated last week…
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ARC appoints chiefs to grade excellence
The Australian Research Council has appointed eight Australian academics to head up the evaluation committees for Excellence in Research for…
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