The Science and Research Division advises the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and administers Government funding programs to help Australia achieve a strong science and research capacity and to be engaged internationally on science and research to advance our social development and economic growth.
Science and Research liaises with the portfolio science and research agencies and other departments, and maintains effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the science, research, industry and general community sectors.
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The European Commission-Australia Science and Technology Cooperation Roadmap 2009-2010 is a joint initiative of the EC and Australia to guide S&T cooperation and enhance the bilateral relationship.
12/02/2009
Australia-China Special Fund for S &T Cooperation, Round 9 - Opening Monday 2 March 2009 and Closing Thursday 16 April 2009 at 17:00 AEST.
The Australian Government in conjunction with the Government of the People's Republic of China has established the Australia-China Special Fund for S&T Cooperation (Australia-China Special Fund). The Australia-China Special Fund is one component of the International Science Linkages program, and is jointly managed by the Department Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, and its Chinese counterpart, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).
The Australia-China Special Fund provides support, on a competitive basis, for Australian researchers to participate in strategically focussed, leading edge, international scientific research and technological collaborations with Chinese partners.
Applications under round 9 of the Australia-China Fund must support collaboration between Australian and Chinese partners in one of the agreed bilateral priority areas of research:
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Advanced materials (including nanotechnology)
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Agriculture (including animal husbandry and animal health)
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Biotechnology (including health, medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine)
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Environment (including water resource management, air quality, soil quality and ecosystem sustainability and diversity)
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Climate Change (including climate science and meteorology)
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (including remote sensing)
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Mining (including minerals)
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Energy (including renewable and nuclear energy)
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02/02/2009
The 2009 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science nomination round is now open and will close on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 17:00 AEST.
The Australian Government awards five prizes annually for outstanding scientific achievements and excellence in science teaching. These awards are the most prestigious and significant of their kind in Australia. Each award comprise solid gold or silver engraved medallions with matching lapel pins in jarrah presentation cases, and grants totalling $500,000.
- The Prime Minister's Prize for Science;
- The Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year;
- The Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year;
- The Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools; and
- The Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.
Nominations are now invited for these awards, which are offered to Australian citizens or those who hold permanent residence status in Australia. Nominations should be made by nominators who are personally knowledgeable of the nominated achievements and who can offer expert opinions on its worth. Self nominations will not be considered.
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18/11/2008
Research Agency Charters have been released. View them here.
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Science & Research Division also provides support to the Chief Scientist for Australia, the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council and the Coordination Committee on Science and Technology.
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The Strategic Roadmap for Australian Research Infrastructure was released by Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, on 4 September, 2008. The Strategic Roadmap outlines where strategic infrastructure investments should be made over the next five to 10 years.
For more details contact: ncris@innovation.gov.au