None
Friday, 28 June 2013

The lion's share of new Federal Government funds for WA research has been awarded to The University of Western Australia for 13 projects ranging from the psychological well-being of school-age children to saving honey bees from extinction.

UWA received a total of $4,052,834 in the latest round of Australian Research Council Linkage Projects grants that involve national and international collaboration between researchers, government, business, industry and end users.

Under the scheme, Linkage Project partner organisations are required to make cash or other contributions that at least   equal the ARC grants, which provide up to $300,000 annually for each research project for up to three years.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia, Professor Paul Johnson, said UWA's continued ARC funding success demonstrated the value of world-class research at WA's oldest University in its Centenary Year.

"Universities play a vital role in helping to create a better world for everyone, and I am pleased that UWA continues to lead in helping to shape that future through ongoing Federal recognition of its high-quality research expertise.

ARC CEO Professor Aiden Byrne said collaboration in quality research and development was fundamental for transforming industries, building communities and strengthening the Australian economy.

"It's about bringing together scientists with industry, business and community organisations to find solutions to real, everyday challenges," he said.

WA received $7.75 million out of a total of nearly $102 million in ARC Linkage Projects announced nationally today.

Media references

Michael Sinclair-Jones (UWA Public Affairs)  (+61 8)  6488 3229  /  (+61 4) 00 700 783

Tags

Channels
Media Statements — Research — University News