$690,000 in funding for three life science projects
10 October, 2018MTPConnect has awarded $690,000 to three key life sciences projects, in an effort to support researchers, improve collaboration and open up international market opportunities.
UNSW–China partnership to support 10 innovation projects
04 September, 2018UNSW Sydney and Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute have signed an agreement that will support 10 major technological innovation projects.
$200 million for 320 research projects
17 August, 2018A total of 320 projects will receive $200 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) following a competitive process.
$180m in funding to advance 132 research projects
03 August, 2018The funding will support ARC Future Fellowships, Australian Laureate Fellowships, Linkage Projects, and Industrial Transformation Research Hubs and Training Centres.
Research plan welcomed but concerns raised over lack of detail
17 May, 2018 by Mansi GandhiGenomics, nanotechnology, imaging, supercomputing and astronomy are some of the areas set to get a boost from the federal government's research investment strategy.
Gender bias found in cancer research funding
16 May, 2018Male researchers receive far greater funding for cancer research than their female equivalents, according to a UK-led study.
Science research gets Budget boost
09 May, 2018Multiple funding boosts for science research, including precision medicine and genomics, were announced in the 2018–19 Federal Budget.
Opinion: 2018–19 Budget should focus on biotech
04 May, 2018 by Lauren DavisDr Chris Nave, CEO of the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund, shares his thoughts on how the upcoming Budget could be used to boost Australia's biotech industry.
Funding boost for WA researchers
02 May, 2018The Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) has received a $6.1 million funding boost.
Seed funding for biomedical projects
20 April, 2018Four clinically led biomedical engineering projects have received seed funding from the UNSW faculties of Medicine and Engineering.
Biotech receives funding for Parkinson's tech, clinical trial
13 April, 2018Global Kinetics Corporation has received funding for its work improving the lives of those with Parkinson's disease using advanced medical technologies.
$12m in funding to improve cancer research, treatment
19 March, 2018Cancer Institute NSW has announced $12 million in grants funding, supporting 20 projects that are set to improve the lives of cancer patients across the state.
Funding announced for six new research collaborations
27 February, 2018Projects outcomes include the development of 3D-printed materials for the vision impaired, improved grain crop production through better weed control and innovations in advanced composite paints.
Funding for 13 medical researchers and projects
02 February, 2018Thirteen medical researchers and projects tackling critical health issues across northern Australia have received government funding.
NHMRC announces $640m in funding, plus a boost to female researchers
07 December, 2017The National Health and Medical Research Council appears to be getting into the Christmas spirit early, announcing $640m to support Australia's health and medical researchers as well as an initiative to reduce the difference in funded rates between male and female lead investigators.
