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Sep 2025
Northern Endeavour decommissioning program phase 2: request for tender
We’ve released a request for tender (RFT) on AusTender for a lead contractor to deliver phase 2 of the program. Submissions close 1 December. -
Sep 2025
A $500 million grant to grow green iron production capability
The National Development Stream of the Green Iron Investment Fund will support Australian businesses leading the shift to sustainable manufacturing. -
Sep 2025
Statement on Australia and EU starting non-binding exploratory talks on possible association to Horizon Europe
To supplement the exploratory talks, we are seeking views on Australia’s possible association to the European Union’s (EU) flagship research and innovation program. -
Sep 2025
Funding for business and research collaborations with commercial solutions
Round 18 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants are now open. Applications close 7 October. -
Sep 2025
Future tech builders supercharged to develop Australia-Korea partnerships
We’re supporting 8 leading-edge innovators to collaborate with Korean counterparts through the Global Connections Fund (GCF). -
Aug 2025
Announcing our 2025–29 corporate plan
Find out more about our department’s forward strategy in our new corporate plan. -
Aug 2025
Strategic Examination of Research and Development issues papers: have your say
The independent panel is seeking feedback on solutions to key issues in a series of papers. Submissions welcome until 30 September.
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22 August 2025
The 2025 edition of the STEM Equity Monitor is out now
Improving diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is a priority of the Australian Government. -
15 November 2024
256 STEM scholarships for women and non-binary people in STEM
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)’s Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM program will help grow a diverse workforce in in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). -
20 August 2024
Investments to support a thriving, skilled and diverse STEM workforce
The Australian Government has announced details of additional funding for its STEM programs to reach more diverse people. -
2 August 2024
The state of STEM gender equity in 2024
We’ve updated the STEM Equity Monitor with the latest data on women and girls’ participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). -
7 June 2024
With thanks, we farewell the Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith has worked across business, education and government to increase the participation of women and girls in STEM. Read about her contribution and achievements. -
18 April 2024
Equality in STEM workplaces: Geoscience Australia
Geoscience Australia is the first Australian organisation to receive 3 SAGE Cygnet Awards for its inclusive and gender equitable workplace. -
13 February 2024
Review recommends more ambitious and strategic action to increase diversity in STEM
The Australian Government has released the independent panel’s report for the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review. -
8 December 2023
2024 Elevate Program offers more than 100 scholarships to boost diversity in STEM
Scholarships are available for women and non-binary people to access more opportunities in STEM. -
7 December 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Kiowa Scott-Hurley
Kiowa Scott-Hurley shares her experiences with art, coding, supercomputing and navigating the STEM workplace as a queer Aboriginal woman with a chronic illness. -
13 November 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Deanne Fisher
Deanne Fisher leads a research team that uses telescopes across the planet (and in orbit) to study galaxies and the formation of stars. -
9 October 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Verity Normington
From a mining area in South Australia to Geoscience Australia, geologist Dr Verity Normington's career path wasn’t always easy. -
15 August 2023
Diversity in STEM Review draft recommendations: have your say
We’re continuing the conversation on diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Share your thoughts on draft recommendations before 8 September.