Special Research Initiative in Excellence in Antarctic Science for funding commencing in 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 the Special Research Initiative in Excellence in Antarctic Science (SRIEAS) for funding commencing in 2020. Up to $56 million in total funding for up to seven years, will be available to support a range of research projects The objective of the SRI scheme is to support high-quality research which will assist in advancing Australia’s research excellence to be globally competitive and deliver benefits to the community. This extends, but is not limited, to supporting research-related activities which will respond to emerging opportunities or changing priorities. The objectives of the SRI in Excellence in Antarctic Science grant opportunity specifically are to: support excellent research in identified Australian Antarctic science priority research themes; contribute to a coordinated and collaborative approach to Antarctic, Subantarctic and Southern Ocean research that builds on Australia’s existing capability in this area; build Australian research capacity in this area by supporting researchers of the highest international standing as well as high quality postdoctoral researchers and research students; and advance Australia’s capabilities and knowledge in Antarctic research.