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Department update

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science ministry.

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New grants announced for Citizen Science

Applications are now open for Citizen Science grants. New funding will add projects to Australia’s growing citizen science movement. Find out more at www.business.gov.au/csg More

Australia’s Open Government National Action Plan

The Australian Government is calling for public submissions on Australia’s first Open Government National Action Plan. Have your say in the last round of public consultations at ogpau.govspace.gov.au. More

2016 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science—winners announced

The Prime Minister pays tribute to leading Australian scientists and science educators at awards ceremony. Find out who the 2016 recipients are. More

Announced: National Science Week 2017 grants and sponsorship grants

Applications open for the National Science Week 2017 grants and the Sponsorship Grants for Students Science Engagement & International Competitions. Find out more at www.business.gov.au/iase. More

dealflow September – December 2016

Read about emerging and transforming Australian advanced manufacturing businesses. More

National Survey of Research Commercialisation: results released

Latest data reveals increases in total research expenditure and in value of contracts, and provides insight on levels of engagement between research organisations and end users. More

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Innovation and Science Australia

Innovation and Science Australia will be a new independent statutory board, with responsibility for providing strategic whole-of-government advice to the Government on all science, research and innovation matters.

The Board will complement the Commonwealth Science Council, which will continue to advise the Government on high level science challenges facing Australia.