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Mar 2026

Launch your STEM career as a graduate in 2027

Develop the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills you gained at university and make a real-world difference. Applications open until 13 April.
Mar 2026

New grant funding open for industry-led research collaborations

Apply now for round 27 of the Cooperative Research Centres Program. Applications close 21 April 2026.
Mar 2026

$53 million in grants to help create a critical metal refining industry

The Australian Government will fund a new grant through round 26 of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program.
Mar 2026

Australia and Canada agree to strengthen cooperation on AI safety

The 2 countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance our insight and cooperation on AI safety.
Mar 2026 Major Projects Facilitation Agency

Four new major projects to strengthen Australia’s supply chains

The Australian Government granted major project status to 2 projects in renewable energy, one in green metals and one in rare earth elements.
Mar 2026 National Measurement Institute

Fuel pump audit will ensure you get what you pay for at the bowser

National Measurement Institute inspectors will visit up to 350 retail fuel sites across Australia from 2 to 27 March 2026.
Feb 2026

Get inside the athlete's brain, explore First Nations science and go stargazing at National Science Week 2026

Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 15 to 23 August 2026. We’re funding 28 community science events with $500,000 in grants.

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National AI Plan

2 December 2025 Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The National AI Plan is the Australian Government's plan to grow the AI industry in Australia.

Resources and energy quarterly: December 2025

19 December 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
The REQ contains the Office of the Chief Economist’s forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia’s major resources and energy commodity exp...

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