University of Sydney Early Career Researchers Secure $9M Funding

By Siya December 1, 2024
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The University of Sydney, Australia, has been awarded $8.97 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme, marking a significant achievement for the institution. Nineteen early career researchers from the university have been selected for this prestigious funding, securing the second-highest number of awards in this round.

Dr Richard Johnson, Acting CEO of the ARC, highlighted the importance of the funding, stating, “This offers exciting opportunities for Australia’s promising early career researchers to develop in supportive environments. These projects will lead to new technologies, ideas, and job creation, fostering economic growth and improving quality of life for Australians.”

Professor Emma Johnston, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “These awards recognise the quality and breadth of our expertise. Our researchers play a critical role in tackling global challenges, and this funding will set them on the path to impactful careers.”

This funding is part of a broader $36 million boost for the University of Sydney, supporting 57 new research projects in areas such as climate change, AI, and industrial innovation. Professor Julie Cairney, Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), praised the success, noting the competitiveness of the ARC Discovery Projects scheme.

The university’s success demonstrates its world-class research capabilities and its ongoing contribution to tackling significant global issues. As part of the ARC’s Visiting Fellowships scheme, the university’s Sydney Law School will also welcome ten leading researchers in 2025, further enhancing its research reputation.

Source: SHIKSHA

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