Four University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $12.8 million through the (ARC) prestigious .
The ARC awarded a total $53.9 million to 17 researchers across Australia who will play a significant and sustained leadership role in strengthening the nation’s research and innovation capability.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was awarded the highest number of fellowships in the nation for the 2023 round with four awards.
The scheme is part of the ARC building Australia’s research capacity by strengthening links among the international research community and industry, and providing exceptional research training environments and mentorship.
Australian Laureate Fellowships were awarded to:
- - to provide new insights into gender inequality, strengthening Australia’s social cohesion and economic progress by providing research, policy initiatives and capacity.
- – to identify the psychological factors underpinning climate inaction, test strategies capable of catalysing action, and deliver a suite of impact tools for government, industry and innovators.
- – to improve understanding of how tissues and bodies are formed and function by identifying the information pathways that cells use to communicate.
- – to generate highly efficient electrocatalysts and energy conversion devices by developing the next generation of conductive porous materials.
Professor Baxter was also awarded the Kathleen Fitzpatrick award, recognising exceptional female researchers who will undertake an ambassadorial role to promote women in research and mentor early-career researchers.
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