The Australian Government's $3.1 billion increase in funding for science, research and innovation over the four years 2009-2013 reflects the importance of science and technology to Australia's economic and social well-being.
The Science and Infrastructure Division promotes Australia’s science interests by managing national funding of major research infrastructure, developing global science partnerships, providing advice on science and technology issues and fostering the department’s relationship with Australia's research agencies.
By backing Australia’s science and research efforts and investing in significant infrastructure, Australia has the edge to compete at the forefront of international research.
What's New
- The APS200 Project: Place of Science in Policy Development in the Public Service aims to review systematically the ways in which scientific research is used to inform the development of policy in the Australian Public Service.
- The 2011 Strategic Roadmap for Australian Research Infrastructure [
PDF 3.7MB] [
RTF 9.3MB] (2011 Roadmap) was released by Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, on 30 September 2011. The 2011 Roadmap articulates the priority research infrastructure areas of a national scale (capability areas) to further develop Australia's research capacity and improve innovation and research outcomes over the next five to ten years.
- The Strategic Framework for Research Infrastructure Investment [PDF 151KB] [RTF 1MB] has been developed by the National Research Infrastructure Council in consultation with the research sector to guide the development of policy advice and the design of programs relating to the funding of research infrastructure.
- The recently commenced $35 million Translating Health Discovery Project [PDF 727KB] [RTF 2.4 MB] is part of the Government's Super Science Initiative. The project will put in place research infrastructure to support the development of therapeutic products.
- The Secretary from the Indian Department of Science and Technology visited Canberra in November 2011. Please visit the Collaboration with India page for information about his visit.
Contact Us
Anne-Marie Lansdown
Head of the Science and Infrastructure Division
Phone: +61 2 6276 1368
Email: anne-marie.lansdown@innovation.gov.au
Mary Finlay
General Manager, International Science Branch
Phone: +61 2 6213 6151
Email: mary.finlay@innovation.gov.au
Katharine Campbell PSM
General Manager, Science Policy Branch
Phone: +61 2 6213 7774
Email: katharine.campbell@innovation.gov.au
David Luchetti
General Manager, Astronomy and Research Agencies Branch
Phone: +61 2 6213 6068
Email: david.luchetti@innovation.gov.au
Clare McLaughlin
General Manager, Research Infrastructure Branch
Phone:+ 61 2 6213 6375
Email: clare.mclaughlin@innovation.gov.au