The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research today announced that 238 projects will share in funding of over $71.3 million under Round 2 of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects scheme.

"Research collaborations between universities, industry and governments play a critical role in building a stronger innovation system, one that will help us to emerge from the global recession stronger and more prosperous,” Senator Carr said.

“The Australian Government, through the ARC Linkage Projects scheme is supporting national and international collaboration and encouraging further investment in research of national importance.

“The 238 projects I am announcing today have forged partnerships with 554 national and international government, private and non-profit organisations.

“These partnerships encourage the transfer of skills, knowledge and ideas that support our national innovation system.

“Also partner organisations are contributing a total of $126.8 million in cash and in-kind support. This support will help the successful projects produce the best outcomes and improve Australia’s international standing, security and sustainability.

“The projects being funded under this round of the Linkage Projects scheme are of a very high calibre. They will improve the: productivity and security of our airports; effectiveness of our early childhood education and care programs; and strength and resilience of our health systems in response to a pandemic,” Senator Carr said.

Further information on these projects is attached below.

The Linkage Projects scheme is part of the Australian Research Council’s National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP), which nurtures the creative abilities and skills of Australia's most promising researchers.

A summary of successful Round 2 projects is at www.arc.gov.au

Media contacts: Catriona Jackson     Minister's office     0417 142 238
                          Sheena Ireland        ARC                      0412 623 056 
 

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