Australia maintains commitment to joint research centres
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Australia's recently elected Coalition government takes over from its predecessor in financing R&D as it granted its first funding to the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) program. Introduced by the former Labor government in 1990, the program was aimed at inspiring closer collaboration between universities, government research agencies and industry. The latest funding round involved the evaluation of 13 five-year-old centers which are seeking funding renewal. Despite budget limits, the new government intends to maintain the A$145 million a year funding established by its predecessor.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Australia eyes role in Gemini telescopes
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Australia is seeking involvement in the Gemini telescopes projects. The Gemini consortium, comprising six nations, is constructing two 8-meter telescopes in Hawaii and Chile at a cost of $184 million. Australian astronomers have gained the support of the Australian Research Council. They had hoped that Australia would be able to replace Chile in the consortium, as Chile was experiencing difficulty in raising its 5% funding share. Chile managed to meet its Sep 1997 deadline, but a meeting between Australian and Gemini representatives may soon take place.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Votes nudge Australia closer to joining telescope project
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Australia's general elections in Mar 1996 may help the country's astronomers gain membership in the European Southern Observatory (ESO). Peter Cook, the Australian science minister, has declared that ESO membership will be given priority and funds worth Australian $30 mil will be provided. Cook has set up a four-man group to finalize the details and make funding commitments public.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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