The Group of Eight (Go8) comprises Australia’s leading research-intensive universities and conducts around 70% of Australia’s academic research Its world-renowned research is also rated at 99 World-class standard of 6% or more
« We know exactly what high quality research and researchers can do for every Australian, and we also know that these benefits are worth every penny, and more, » says Vicki Thomson Go8 Chief Executive « This budget positive result 2020 for academic research is the recognition that the nation faces two important and confusing issues – the resumption of COVID-19 and the rapidly evolving and confusing geopolitical situation that requires us to become a more sovereign nation in all fields.
“Research and researchers are essential to managing these two problems and will ensure our economic prosperity as a nation,” she said. “As the treasurer said in his budget speech, there is a « $ 1 billion for new research funds for our universities, supporting our best and brightest minds whose ideas will help fuel our recovery
“The Go8 had strongly advocated for additional funding,” Ms. Thomson said. “Placing it directly into the Research Support Program’s (RSP) global research grant was also recognition that at that time in our history, research universities need the flexibility of this funding pipeline to react quickly and autonomously « We can promise Australia that it will be money well spent, precisely targeted and obviously impactful »
Go8 says it’s important that the one-time additional injection of $ 1 billion be made available in 2020-2021 “This means there are funds when we need them most for what needs to be absolutely be done This allows us to do what is needed now We’ve been pretty desperate in recent months as researchers have been fired and research programs have all failed or shut down because we missed study fees internationals who previously paid for Australian research
« With no idea when or even if this market will ever recover, the bright side is that Australia can again claim to fund its own research This will be welcomed far beyond our university campuses. will have a positive impact on the industry and our security services «
The Go8 looks forward to all Australians seeing the benefits of its new research funding and will work cooperatively with the government to generate strong economic traction after COVID
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World News – AU – Research and researchers are Australia’s future, and Go8 welcomes government understanding that this requires investment
