On
7 December 2015 the Australian Government released the National Innovation and
Science Agenda. The Agenda will ensure that high quality research drives
innovation that saves lives, answers social and environmental imperatives,
improves economic productivity and growth, and creates the jobs of the future.
The
Agenda includes a measure introducing new arrangements for the Research Block
Grants, commencing in 2017. The new measure is in response to the Review of
Research Policy and Funding Arrangements led by Dr Ian Watt AO.
More
information about the Agenda is available at innovation.gov.au. The
Research Block Grant fact sheet is attached for your information.
The
Government has committed to consult with universities and other stakeholders on
new programme guidelines in 2016.
If
you have any questions regarding the consultation process or new arrangements,
please contact Dr Terry Bowditch on 02 6240 7519 or email RBGrants@education.gov.au.
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