ANU wins $24 million in ARC funding
ANUĀ has won $24 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for 58 research projects across the University. In the latest ARC funding round announced by Education Minister the Hon Simon Birmingham, ANU won funding for 20 Discovery Early Career Research Awards (DECRAs), 38 Discovery Projects, and three Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) grants. Acting ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Harding said the ARC funding highlighted the breadth and significance of research across the University. "The ARC funding is great news for ANU and will help fund research that tackles some of the biggest challenges facing Australia and the world," Professor Harding said. "It is great to see our researchers taking on the big challenges with projects that enhance the reputation of our University around the world. "On behalf of the University, I congratulate each of our winners and wish then success with their projects." Professor Harding said the results highlighted the talents of female early-career researchers, with 13 of the 20 DECRA awards at ANU going to female researchers. A full list of successful projects is available on theĀ ARC website.
