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Advancing Australia's National Interests in Antarctica

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water · Australia

This grant opportunity supports the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science for two years to finalise and deliver datasets and publication outputs from previously funded Antarctic field operations. It aims to advance Australia's national interests in Antarctica, strengthen science capability, and support collaboration and leadership in Antarctic research.

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Funding

$5M – $5M

Deadline

30 Apr 2026

Duration

up to 2 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

- Sole eligible applicant is the University of Tasmania - Application is on behalf of the ACEAS consortium - Subcontracting to partner organisations is permitted - Applicant must have the research and technical expertise to lead the activities
The University of Tasmania will be the sole applicant for the grant, acting on behalf of the ACEAS consortium, with provisions for subcontracting to partner organisations. The University of Tasmania ABN 30 764 374 782 has been identified as the appropriate recipient because the ACEAS is a consortium of 7 Australian universities led by the University of Tasmania, the nature of the grant activity is specifically dependent on the research and expertise of the University of Tasmania, and it has the required technical expertise to lead the activities.

What's Funded

Funding supports Antarctic science activities led by the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science, including finalising and delivering datasets, producing publication outputs, supporting experts, students and early career researchers, and coordinating collaboration across participating universities and partner organisations.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include delivery of priority Antarctic science, published peer-reviewed manuscripts, lodgement of datasets with the Australian Antarctic Data Centre, strengthened Antarctic science capability and workforce, continued collaboration across the ACEAS consortium, and communication of key outcomes from supported campaigns and science activities.

Key Information

Applicant Types

university

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchemploymentother

Keywords

AntarcticaAntarctic sciencescientific researchdatasetspublicationsuniversitiesresearch collaborationearly career researchers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Advancing Australia's National Interests in Antarctica?

The Advancing Australia's National Interests in Antarctica is a research grant offered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in Australia, providing $5M – $5M in funding. This grant opportunity supports the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science for two years to finalise and deliver datasets and publication outputs from previously funded Antarctic field operations. It aims to advance Australia's national interests in Antarctica, strengthen science capability, and support collaboration and leadership in Antarctic research.

How much funding does the Advancing Australia's National Interests in Antarctica provide?

The Advancing Australia's National Interests in Antarctica provides $5M – $5M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.

Who is eligible for the Advancing Australia's National Interests in Antarctica?

- Sole eligible applicant is the University of Tasmania - Application is on behalf of the ACEAS consortium - Subcontracting to partner organisations is permitted - Applicant must have the research and technical expertise to lead the activities

When does the Advancing Australia's National Interests in Antarctica close?

Applications close on 30 Apr 2026.

What activities are funded?

Funding supports Antarctic science activities led by the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science, including finalising and delivering datasets, producing publication outputs, supporting experts, students and early career researchers, and coordinating collaboration across participating universities and partner organisations.

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