Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - December, 2011
The Victorian Government has launched the 2013 round of the Victorian International Research Scholarships for top-performing international scholars to complete their PhD at one of nine Victorian universities.
Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher said under the Victoria – Leader in Learning initiative, $20,000 will be provided per year for three years for each of these scholarships which, together with support provided by the host university, are valued at $90,000 per PhD candidate.
A The Victorian International Research Scholarship program a four-year, $1.2 million program to encourage top international students to study in Victoria.
UWA in research alliance with regions
The University of Western Australia has entered an agreement with six regional councils to form the WA Regional Cities Alliance to research major regional issues including population distribution, infrastructure and services, and employment.
NHMRC honours top researchers
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has held its annual awards ceremony in Canberra, recognising the country’s leading health and medical researchers.
Government announces commercialisation grants
The Federal Government has announced $10 million in grants to support 23 inventions through the Commercialisation Australia program.
Government outlines mental health research spending
The Federal Government has announced the allocation $26.2 million in mental health research, announced in the 2011/12 Budget.