Special Research Initiative for Australian Society, History and Culture for funding commencing 2020

Overview

The Special Research Initiatives (SRI) scheme provides funding for new and emerging fields of research and builds capacity in strategically important areas. The ARC currently funds several SRIs in a wide range of research areas. Under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Special Research Initiatives scheme, the Australian Government will support projects in Australian society, history and culture.   Up to $12 million in total funding for up to three years, will be available to support research grants with funding between $20,000 and $100,000 per year.  The funding will be available for research on Australian and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society, history, culture, literature, art, music, politics and geography. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: support excellent research into Australian society, history and culture; and build Australian research capacity in this area by supporting researchers of the highest international standing as well as foster high-quality postdoctoral researchers. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to: advance understanding, through the research projects, into the formation, development and standing of Australian society, history and culture; and increase research capacity in Australia