National Institutes Grant

The 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.

Highlights

02
Nov
2020

Asian-Australians hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic  »

Discrimination fluctuates, but social cohesion improves More than four-in-five Asian-Australians say they have experienced instances of discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic, new analysis from...
02
Nov
2020

As lockdown lifts, rates should stay put  »

Despite Victoria's success in containing COVID-19 and lifting stage-four restrictions, interest rates should stay at the historically low of 0.25 per cent, according to The Australian National...
A hydration microwearble sensor prototype, applied to a person, generating a real-time hydration readout to a smart phone. Photo: WearOptimo
30
Oct
2020

Australian invention can save lives and boost productivity »

By 2030, millions of global working hours will be lost due to heat stress and dehydration, and countless lives will be at risk. A potent new Australian technology launched at The Australian National...
Professor Markus Brueckner. Photo: Andrew Taylor
27
Oct
2020

'Big picture' economist wins top prize  »

Professor Markus Brueckner has won one of Australia's most prestigious prizes in economics - the 2020 Young Economist Award from the Economic Society of Australia (ESA). The annual award honours...
Image: David Blair
16
Oct
2020

New benchmark to protect biodiversity after bushfires  »

A new study has found up to three quarters of damaged forest needs to be protected from logging after major natural disasters, in order to preserve its biodiversity. According to co-author Professor...
Image credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/E. O’Gorman/P. Kervella
16
Oct
2020

Supergiant Betelgeuse smaller, closer than first thought »

It may be another 100,000 years until the giant red star Betelgeuse dies in a fiery explosion, according to a new study by an international team of researchers.   The study, led by Dr Meridith Joyce...
08
Oct
2020

Thinning forests no defence against fires  »

Having logging machines "thin" forest for fire reduction is largely ineffective, a new peer-reviewed, scientific study has found. The study, led by researchers at The Australian National University...
ANU researchers have developed a rapid, antibody test to track COVID cases in Australia. Photo: Jamie Kidston
07
Oct
2020

Research funding to help unis lead nation's COVID recovery »

ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt AC says the Federal Government's $1 billion investment in university research is a welcome boost for the nation and universities. The funding will also...
Dr Josua Stuckelberger has received Government funding to develop cheaper and more efficient silicon solar cells.
06
Oct
2020

Research to power up Australian solar cells  »

ANU researchers will help develop cheaper and more efficient solar cells, as well entirely new types, thanks to more than $3.2 million in Australian Government funding. Five projects in the ANU...
06
Oct
2020

Council News – Meetings: September & October 2020 »

Council News   Meeting 6/2020 - 15 September  Meeting 7/2020 - 2 October      Meeting 6/2020 This Special Meeting of Council was convened principally to consider the University's Recovery...

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