Monash University: Over $22m for Monash University researchers in ARC Discovery Projects

Monash University researchers have received $22.58 million in Australian Research Council Discovery Project funding that will support 46 research projects from a wide range of disciplines.

Discovery funding recognises the importance of fundamental, ‘blue sky’ research to Australia, to build new knowledge to support a wide range of outcomes. More than $221 million in ARC Discovery Projects funding for 478 new projects was announced by the ARC, providing between $30,000 and $500,000 each year for up to five consecutive years.

The Monash Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences was awarded 15 of the grants totalling over $8.5 million, followed by the Faculty of Science with over $5 million, and Engineering with more than $3.7 million.

Monash University President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret Gardner AC said the funding is fundamental to support cutting-edge research in fields that are investigating some of the world’s greatest challenges.

“As Monash continues delivering excellent and innovative research, this funding will enable our outstanding researchers to continue their groundbreaking work across disciplines to explore new ideas and address the most significant challenges facing our world today,” Professor Gardner said.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Rebekah Brown said discovery research remains the bedrock of Monash University’s research quality and innovation.

“The value of discovery research cannot be understated. It is the backbone of all subsequent research and innovation, without which we would not have the knowledge or industries we take for granted today,” Professor Brown said.

“Congratulations to our incredibly talented researchers and thank you to the Australian Research Council for its continued support of discovery research.”