The following websites have information relevant to science and research.
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund As part of the Australian Scholarships package $20 million of funding will be provided over five years commencing in FY 2006/07 for collaborative research activities between Australia and India through the AISRF.
The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program fosters innovation by promoting long-term strategic links and collaborations between researchers, industry and government. The Program brings together Australia’s geographically and institutionally dispersed scientific and technological resources for the benefit of innovation, industries and the national economy.
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has announced a review of the National Innovation System (NIS), incorporating a review of the CRC Program. The CRC Program review highlights the Government’s commitment to science and innovation and will identify areas to further promote and encourage investment and collaboration between research and industry.
International Science Linkages funds international, collaborative science and technology activities.
Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are a national tribute to excellent and dedicated work in Australian science.
Science Connections Program supports a range of initiatives encouraging interest and engagement in science, engineering, and technology.
Science International developed to assist Australian researchers collaborate with Chinese counterparts.
Science Matters will bring you all the latest research and innovation news from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research from news of world-class Government-funded research to stories about the latest innovations transforming our lives.
Science portal provides a one-stop access to a host of information on Australian science, science policy, research grants and programs, research institutions, directories and databases and innovation.
Government Education Portal Search provides a link to science-related information.
Questacon Smart Moves Program is a travelling outreach program that promotes cutting-edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology for students, particularly those in years 9–12.
Online Curriculum Content for Australian Schools
CSIRO Education
National Science Week
Australian Science Olympiads
Science-related sites
Boosting Innovation, Science, Technology and Mathematics Teaching fosters innovation in schools and works to develop the innovative capacities of students, by promoting high-calibre teaching that engages students.
CSIRO National Flagships Initiative integrates, focuses and directs our national scientific resources. The flagships are partnerships of leading Australian scientists, research institutions, commercial companies, CSIRO and selected international groups.
National Innovation Website The objective of the National Innovation website is to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship for all Australians. This website has been developed , and is maintained, for the National Innovation Council as part of the National Innovation Awareness Strategy by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, Australian Government.
The Square Kilometre Array is a new generation radio telescope that will be up to 100 times as sensitive as the best present-day instruments. It will give astronomers remarkable insights into the formation of the early Universe, including the emergence of the first stars, galaxies and other structures. This will shed light on the birth, and eventual death, of the cosmos.
Chief Scientist The Chief Scientist provides advice on science, technology and innovation issues to the Prime Minister and Ministers.
Coordination Committee on Science and Technology brings together major Australian Government departments and agencies to discuss science and technology issues.
The Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council The Council is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation.
Australian Capital Territory Department of Education and Training
New South Wales Department of Education and Training
Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training
Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts
South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services
Tasmania Department of Education
Victorian Department of Education and Training
Western Australian Department of Education and Training