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Feb 2023
Australian Space Agency
New space antenna set to transform Australian satellite communications
The University of Tasmania, in partnership with the Australian Space Agency, has unveiled a new sophisticated communications antenna. This major infrastructure will allow new research and commercial opportunities fo...
Feb 2023
Australian Space Agency
Wearable sock to improve human spaceflight health
The University of Canberra has created a wearable sock to counter the effects of microgravity on the human body. This innovation could reduce risk of injuries for astronauts, athletes and older persons.
Jan 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
"Twinkle little star”: Early Space Tracking in Australia
Join us in-centre or online on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at 2pm ACDST
Jan 2023
$44 million in grants to support industry-led research projects
Round 13 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding will support 19 projects across Australia.
Jan 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open
Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
Jan 2023
$15.9 million to strengthen women in STEM careers
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grant program awards $15.9 million in grants to strengthen women in STEM careers.
Jan 2023
Apply now for Australia-India collaborative research grants
Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is now open for projects in priority areas.
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19 January 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
"Twinkle little star”: Early Space Tracking in Australia
Join us in-centre or online on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at 2pm ACDST
19 January 2023
$44 million in grants to support industry-led research projects
Round 13 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding will support 19 projects across Australia.
17 January 2023
$15.9 million to strengthen women in STEM careers
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grant program awards $15.9 million in grants to strengthen women in STEM careers.
13 January 2023
Apply now for Australia-India collaborative research grants
Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is now open for projects in priority areas.
13 January 2023
Grant funding open for industry-led research collaborations
Applications for funding are now open under round 24 of Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants.
13 January 2023
Independent evaluation shows Cooperative Research Centres Program valuable to economy
We commissioned ACIL Allen to evaluate the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program in 2021.
12 January 2023
Closing soon: nominations for the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
There is one month left to nominate a scientist, innovator or science, mathematics, or technology teacher for their inspiring achievements in your community.
16 December 2022
Team Australia receives top award at 10th Innovation Leaders Summit
A cohort of 23 Australian startups secured the most meetings out of all overseas institutions that participated in the summit to win this award.
13 December 2022
New committee to help shape Australia’s robotics sector
The newly appointed National Robotics Strategy Advisory Committee will support our department to develop a national robotics strategy.
6 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: virtual consultation sessions
Registrations for virtual consultation sessions are now closed. Watch the virtual consultation presentation.
6 December 2022
Australian SKA Office
Construction begins on SKA telescopes in Australia and South Africa
We celebrated the turning of the soil in remote Western Australia to mark the milestone.
5 December 2022
Fifteen years of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
Look back on 15 years of science and research collaboration supported by the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). A new round of funding under the AISRF will open in early 2023.