Advanced materials from wild silk protein, targeted nano-medicines to treat autoimmune diseases and the energy source of active galaxies are among the research ideas honoured with 49 new Australia-India Fellowships awarded by the Australian Academy of Science today. The Australian fellowship recipients have been selected from a competitive pool to work with leading Indian research institutions,” said Academy President, Professor Suzanne Cory.
Sixteen young researchers from across Australia have received Early Career Fellowships, which support stays of between 3-12 months in India, while 33 senior scientists have been awarded Senior Visiting Fellowships, which support shorter visits of up to two weeks.
Australia's science collaboration with countries in Asia is essential in tackling the problems facing us in the 21st century,Professor Cory said.These Fellowships are an excellent opportunity for emerging and established scientists to expand research activities and establish collaborative networks between Australia and India.
The Fellowships are supported by a $1 million grant from the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund, Australia's largest fund dedicated to bilateral research with any country. The Fund is jointly managed and funded by the governments of Australia and India.
The recipients of a reciprocal scheme funded by the Government of India to support travel by Indian researchers to Australia are expected to be announced soon. “The range of research projects proposed across biological and physical sciences are a testament to the rich diversity of scientific research being carried out by both countries Professor Cory said.
Research projects include:
A full list of successful candidates is available at http://www.science.org.au/international-programs
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