project_code,administering_organisation,lead_investigator,grant_summary,current_funding_dollars,official_record_url,chart_label
FL0992131,The Australian National University,Prof Brian Schmidt,"Mining the Southern Sky. The Southern Sky Survey will make significant, high profile discoveries in Astronomy ranging from understanding objects like Pluto, to discovering the first black holes in the distant Universe. These breakthroughs will capture the imagination of potential young scientists and technologists, and will lead Australians to undertaking studies in these vital areas. To achieve our discoveries, we will create and serve Australia's largest publicly available database. This will create economic and scientific benefits by training a significant number of young Australians in using massive data sets, data manipulation, and problem solving.",4379337.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992131,FL0992131 — The Australian National University
FL0992138,The University of Queensland,Prof Jennifer Martin,"Towards antibacterials without resistance. Innovative automation technologies will be used to create and investigate a revolutionary new approach to disable pathogenic superbugs, bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics. The chemicals created and proteins evaluated in this research program will advance fundamental knowledge about the molecular weapons that bacteria produce to cause disease; deliver social and economic benefits to Australia through the development of potential new antibacterial treatments; contribute to Australia's continued international leading role in drug discovery research; enhance international links and attract industry investment in Australia; and provide a stimulating research training environment to inspire and motivate the next generation of scientists.",3370350.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992138,FL0992138 — The University of Queensland
FL0992245,The University of Sydney,Prof Dietmar Muller,"The Virtual Geological Observatory: a four dimensional view into the Earth through deep-time data-mining. The Fellowship aims to reveal the underlying processes of plate tectonic cycles, paleogeography, sea-level change and the formation of ore deposits and hydrocarbon resources since the explosion of life during the Cambrian period. Using a mantle convection framework, we will discover how the cyclicity in mid-ocean ridge creation and the subduction dynamics associated with the aggregation and dispersal of Gondwana and Pangea has been driving plate tectonic cycles and cyclicity at the Earth's surface. A Virtual Geological Observatory will transform our understanding of this ancient world by fusing geodata-mining and high-performance computer simulation outputs in the plate-tectonic context.",3359150.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992245,FL0992245 — The University of Sydney
FL0992270,The University of Sydney,Prof Stephen Simpson,"Nutritional Dynamics: from Genes to Individuals to Ecosystems. Understanding how ecosystems function from the perspective of nutritional interactions between individual organisms will contribute to an environmentally sustainable Australia, with particular benefits to rural communities in arid/semi-arid regions. Research on human and animal nutrition, obesity and ageing will provide essential knowledge for promoting and maintaining good health and designing novel treatments for metabolic disorders. New ways of controlling locusts and other pest insects will arise and contribute to safeguarding Australia. New diet optimisation technologies will help transform Australian food production industries. The project will foster creative, innovative science that spans molecular biology to ecosystem dynamics.",3345509.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992270,FL0992270 — The University of Sydney
FL0992409,The University of Sydney,Prof Bernard Balleine,"The neural bases of decision-making. This research focuses on the neural bases of decision making, a general capacity affected by normal ageing, disorders associated with neurodegeneration including dementia, major psychiatric conditions and drug addiction. Changes in the neural systems that result in the cognitive and emotional dissociation reflected in these disorders constitute the highest health, economic and social capital attrition burden to Australia of any disease group, a burden that is only predicted to increase as the population ages. Understanding these changes in neural systems and their specific behavioural effects is, therefore, of critical importance and will ultimately provide new targets for treatment and rehabilitation.",3276419.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992409,FL0992409 — The University of Sydney
FL0992007,The University of Western Australia,Prof Richard Hobbs,"Intervention ecology: managing ecosystems in the 21st century. The research will tackle fundamental issues relating to how we manage and restore ecosystems in Australia (and worldwide) in the face of rapid environmental change, an issue recognised as being of increasingly pressing importance. It will provide a better understanding of ecosystem dynamics in the face of future environmental changes, and develop an approach that considers different forms of management intervention, how these might be triggered and what the ecological and social consequences might be. This will contribute both to the theoretical and conceptual development of ecology, restoration ecology and conservation biology and to policy and management in Australia and elsewhere.",3259955.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992007,FL0992007 — The University of Western Australia
FL0992247,The University of Adelaide,Prof Anthony Thomas AC,"Advances at the frontiers of subatomic physics and cross-disciplinary applications of the associated techniques. The candidate is an international scientific leader, in terms of his own research, his responsibilities within the United States Department of Energy (DoE) and his role as Chair of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) Working Group on International Cooperation in Nuclear Physics. His return to South Australia to establish a major new research centre in the physical sciences will dramatically enhance the State's reputation in science and engineering, an essential component of its contribution to the nation's defence.  It will underline Australia's commitment to contribute its share to advancing fundamental science. The involvement of senior researchers from fields as diverse as applied optics and mathematical biology will ensure that the opportunities for cross-disciplinary research are fully exploited.",3259107.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992247,FL0992247 — The University of Adelaide
FL0992179,The University of Queensland,Prof Peter Mumby,"Adapting the sustainable exploitation of coral reef resources to provide for climate change. The research program quantifies the impacts of climate change on coral reefs and harnesses remote sensing technology and ecological modelling to provide new tools for reef management. Research outcomes will help bodies such as the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority adapt their management of marine production systems to take account of climate change, and thereby help ensure the sustainable delivery of ecosystem services including tourism, recreation, fisheries, and the sustainability of Australia's marine biodiversity. Algorithms generated by the study will also help resource managers better target their actions, which improves both conservation benefits and value for money.",3244836.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992179,FL0992179 — The University of Queensland
FL0992039,The University of Newcastle,Prof Scott Sloan,"Failure Analysis of Geotechnical Infrastructure. With a forecast public and private sector investment of around 200 billion dollars in Australia's infrastructure over the next five years, there is an unprecedented need to design and build this infrastructure as cheaply and safely as possible.  Given the magnitude of the investment involved, even small percentage savings resulting from advanced research will lead to large returns in absolute dollar terms.  This project will provide engineers with new and better tools for predicting the safety of geostructures such as roads, railways, tunnels, dams, and port facilities. Moreover, commercialisation of the corresponding software worldwide will provide knowledge transfer from the university sector to industry and generate technology exports.",3109550.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992039,FL0992039 — The University of Newcastle
FL0992306,The Australian National University,Prof Chennupati Jagadish,"Nanowire Quantum Structures for Next Generation Optoelectronics. This innovative project on quantum nanowire optoelectronics will bring international kudos to Australian science in a hot research area of immense international interest, allow us to build new capabilities in nanotechnology, strengthen international linkages and lead to training of a world class high tech work force for Australian industries.  This project has the potential to lead to fundamental discoveries and technologies of immense international and industrial interest.  In addition to high impact publications, this project has the potential to lead to high tech start up companies and patentable technologies of benefit to Australian industry. ",2991658.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FL0992306,FL0992306 — The Australian National University