![]() $4.8 million to fund 20 PhD scholarships in quantum and deepen collaboration on quantum technologies by universities (over four years).$5.8 million to support women in STEM through funding for the WISE program and the planned review of Women in STEM programs (over five years).$10 million to continue delivery of Questacon outreach to engage young Australians and science teachers in science education (over three years).$13.5 million to strengthen Australia’s capability to nurture critical technologies.$47.2 million in Australian science and technology talent (over six years) including:.15 billion to establish the National Reconstruction Fund to diversify and transform Australia’s economy (over seven years). ![]() Key initiatives of interest to the STEM sector in the October 2022 Budget include: ![]() “The next task will be to map out a plan to deepen investment in discovery science to make the next wave of big and bold breakthroughs to secure Australia’s future prosperity.” “We’re delighted to see further investment in inspiring the next generation of young Australians to see themselves in a future powered by science.” “The strong support for equity in STEM will create opportunities to tap into the full talent pool in this country.” They will position us to seize opportunities to build capabilities – including in tackling climate change and boosting clean energy technology – that will be transformative to the complexity of the Australian economy.” “The announcements in this budget deepen investment in Australian science and technology expertise. “It’s good to see continued support for research commercialisation along with modest but important new investments in strategic science capabilities for Australia’s economy.” “In strapped budget times, science is the most important strategic investment a nation can make.” Science & Technology Australia President Professor Mark Hutchinson said: New measures to support Australia’s strategic science capabilities in tonight’s Federal Budget handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers are a smart investment to transform our economy. ![]()
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