Tag: Australian Research Council

ARC grant programs pared back and recast on discovery

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The biggest reforms to Australia’s discovery research grants in decades will slash the number of schemes in half but fund hundreds more projects in a strategic effort to find...

Gig Guide: KPMG braces for backlash as Yates waves bye-bye

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Andrew Yates has resigned as chief executive of KPMG Australia after months of scrutiny over the consultancy giant’s handling of whistleblower allegations it misused confidential data. Mr Yates and...

Breakthrough Aussie research unlocks faster future networks

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Principles of quantum mechanics can amplify wireless communications technology, world-first research by Australian scientists has shown, paving the way for future 6G networks to be faster and more energy...

Quantum boost as Research Council dishes new funds

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Eight new Centres of Excellence announced by the Australian Research Council on Tuesday includes $70 million for two centres focused on quantum computing research over the next seven years....

Universities secure $62m for research, training hubs

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Universities in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia have secured $62.4 million in federal funding for 13 new research hubs and training centres focused on strategic national priorities, including...

Early Career Researcher boost in ARC grants overhaul

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
New standalone schemes for ambitious exploratory research ideas and early career researchers will be part of generational changes to publicly funded research grant programs. The schemes were locked in...

Future Fellowships: $114m in research grants roll out

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
One hundred mid-career researchers have received $114.6 million in federal grants through the latest round of the Future Fellowships program, with Victoria and New South Wales receiving the lion’s...