Laser project could enable a nuclear fusion energy industry
03 May, 2022HB11 Energy has been awarded a $22m project to develop the high-power lasers needed to create a multibillion-dollar nuclear fusion energy industry in Australia.
Govt fund to boost science and technology diplomacy
11 April, 2022Over the next four years, the fund will support international collaboration to enhance Australia's profile in science and technology research and application.
Space mission central to Australia's 2022–23 Budget
30 March, 2022The 2022–23 Budget includes funding for Australia's first ever national space mission as well as a range of other measures for the STEM sector.
$6.7m in funding to advance women, girls in STEM
11 February, 2022The government funding will be put towards the Superstars of STEM program and the work of the Women in STEM Ambassador, including the Future You initiative.
Australia's Economic Accelerator to fund priority research
03 February, 2022 by Lauren DavisAustralia's Economic Accelerator is a $1.6 billion program that aims to create world-beating businesses from the country's leading research.
Govt grants and scholarships to support women in STEM
21 January, 2022The Australian Government is offering grants of up to $1m and also supporting new scholarships to support women and girls in securing STEM jobs.
Australian-made rover set to head to the Moon
10 December, 2021The Trailblazer program is offering up to $50m for a consortium of businesses and researchers to develop and build a small rover that will head to the Moon.
Australia's first national biotech incubator launched
16 November, 2021Biotech researchers and entrepreneurs are being encouraged to apply for funding from Australia's first national biotech incubator.
$239m in govt funding for 248 health and medical projects
05 November, 2021Funded through the NHMRC Ideas Grant scheme, the 248 projects will deliver important discoveries to improve the health of Australians.
$39.8m in govt funding to support women in STEM
20 August, 2021The Office for Women is providing $39.8 million over three years to 60 organisations as part of the Women's Leadership and Development Program.
CSIRO announces COVID treatment project, new Chief Scientist
09 July, 2021CSIRO will spearhead a $1.7m project to identify new treatments for COVID-19 and has appointed Professor Bronwyn Fox as its new Chief Scientist.
2021 Gilead Fellowship Research Grants awarded
29 June, 2021One of the grant recipients will investigate the medium- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on patients' health and wellbeing.
Budget 2021–2022: science helps secure Australia's recovery
12 May, 2021 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Government has announced more than $475 million in its 2021–22 Budget to drive industry growth and scientific development.
GSK funding research into respiratory conditions
18 February, 2021GSK has committed $6.9 million to continue supporting the health of Australians through its 2020–21 Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) program.
Million-dollar grant enables MWA telescope upgrade
16 December, 2020The grant will enable a major upgrade to the Murchison Widefield Array, giving the giant radio telescope the power to read and process signals captured from distant outer space.
