Policy Update August 2024

This Policy Update covers developments since the May Budget. National Science Statement and new National Science Priorities The much-awaited new National Science Priorities were released on Monday 12 August, and were accompanied by a Science Statement. They are available from the Department of Industry Science and Resources website. The Science Statement has a strong emphasis … Continue reading Policy Update August 2024

Regulating AI and ADM in healthcare and HMR

The scope for the use of Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision Making is only limited by our imagination. In responding to the Government’s Issues Paper on the regulation of AI and ADM, Research Australia has expressed the view that AI and ADM in healthcare and health and medical research need to be subject to regulation … Continue reading Regulating AI and ADM in healthcare and HMR

Research Australia Welcomes Frontier Funding Open for Application

Thursday 6 December 2018 RESEARCH AUSTRALIA WELCOMES FRONTIER FUNDING OPEN FOR APPLICATION Research Australia has enthusiastically welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Hon Greg Hunt MP, that the Frontier Health and Medical Research Program is now open and taking applications. This morning at the University of Canberra, Minister Hunt officially launched the Frontier … Continue reading Research Australia Welcomes Frontier Funding Open for Application

Research Australia’s response to the 2030 Plan

Research Australia welcomes today’s announcement from Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), Australia’s independent science, research and innovation advisory board, calling for the Government to enhance the national culture of innovation to help drive the country’s prosperity. We are pleased to note that the 2030 Plan, “Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation”, articulates the jobs of the future and skills we need to … Continue reading Research Australia’s response to the 2030 Plan

Funding Announcements

MRFF Funding Opportunities Several funding opportunities are currently available under the MRFF, seeking to address a range of different diseases and issues in different health settings. They are presented in order of application closing date below. Want to assist with assessing MRFF grants? The Department of Health is currently seeking interest from a range of … Continue reading Funding Announcements