You are here
» About » National Institutes Grant » About » National Institutes GrantThe ANU was established in 1946 with a special charter – to give the nation a world-class capacity in research in subject areas which were going to be important for the nation’s future.
ANU: Australia's national university
As the nation’s university, ANU delivers research and scholarship that contributes to advancing Australia and the region. To support this unique mission, the National Institutes Grant (NIG) has been provided by the Australian Government to ANU since its foundation in recognition of the role the University plays as a resource of national significance.
Related websites
Contact
For more information on the National Institutes Grant at ANU contact the National Institutes Grant team.
Highlights
03
Aug
2020
ANU stands ready to steer Australia through crisis »
Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt has said ANU "is reporting for duty again", as Australia looks to recover from devastating bushfires and meet the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic...
03
Aug
2020
As COVID cases rise, rates should stay low »
With a surge in coronavirus cases in Victoria and other states, there is a strong reason to keep the official cash rate on hold, according to The Australian National University's Shadow RBA.
For a...
30
Jul
2020
Trust in data privacy increases during pandemic »
COVID-19 has seen Australians become more trusting of organisations and governments when it comes to their personal data and privacy, according to new research.
The Australian National University (...
28
Jul
2020
Researchers develop tiny but tough lasers »
An international team of scientists led by The Australian National University (ANU) researchers has developed a new robust type of light technology that could lead to cheaper and faster devices.
The...
24
Jul
2020
Prominent Australians call for post-pandemic survival plan »
Media personalities, leading scientists and academics, business and civil society leaders, former politicians and famous artists, including legendary rocker Jimmy Barnes, have signed an open letter...
20
Jul
2020
Tax shake up needed for a more equitable Australia »
Australia needs to move to a dual income tax system to ensure greater generational equity experts from the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute (TTPI) at The Australian National University (ANU) urge in...
15
Jul
2020
New organic material unlocks faster electronic devices »
Mobile phones and other electronic devices made from an organic material that is thin, bendable and more powerful are now a step closer thanks to new research led by scientists at The Australian...
14
Jul
2020
World's largest study shows carbon pricing reduces emissions »
There is strong evidence that carbon pricing works to strongly reduce emissions, according to the world's largest study on the issue published by researchers at The Australian National University (...
11
Jul
2020
Hunting down a killer using the human body »
As one of the inaugural Snow Fellowship winners, Dr Marian Burr has one of the world's biggest killers in her sights - cancer. It's hoped her work on using immune therapies to fight these deadly...
10
Jul
2020
VC's Update - 2020 and beyond »
Hi everyone,
It's been a couple of big weeks since my last blog - and a lot has happened since then. This week the Victorian Government made the decision to increase restrictions for more than five ...
