$28.1 million to support 25 new mid-career Industry Fellowships

Part of the ARC’s Linkage Program, the Industry Fellowships scheme creates a pathway to support academic researchers in establishing careers in industry, and industry-based researchers to work in university settings, with the aim of increased two-way mobility and skill-building in research collaboration, translation and commercialisation.    

ARC Chief Executive Officer, Professor Ute Roessner, said the Mid-Career Industry Fellowships scheme supports researchers to strengthen the industry collaboration skills of mid-career researchers, that span both industry and academic settings, helping to strengthen Australia’s research capability and deliver significant, actionable outcomes for industry partners and research end-users. 

‘These projects will enable mid-career researchers to work closely with industry on challenges of national importance, whether that’s improving early childhood learning environments or advancing sustainable energy storage solutions,’ Professor Roessner said.   

‘By strengthening pathways for collaboration, the scheme builds two-way mobility, supports skill development, and ensures that research is closely aligned with industry needs.’   

This announcement is one of the first rounds of schemes to be approved by the ARC Board, reflecting its legislated role under new the Australian Research Council Act 2001 to oversee and approve funding recommendations.   

For a full list of funded projects, please view the Grant Announcement Kit.   

Find out more about the ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowships scheme. 

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ARC Communications 0412 623 056 or communications@arc.gov.au