Australian National University

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-02

Collaborative Planning for Revitalising Superdiverse Suburban Centres Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-02

Uncovering mechanisms of species decline to prevent extinctions Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-02

Uncovering mechanisms of species decline to prevent extinctions Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Seventh Assessment Cycle... Category: Climate Change

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Theory and computation of vineyards and vineyard modules Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Theory and computation of vineyards and vineyard modules Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Goal-oriented semantic wireless communications for 6G era Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Non-Canonical Amino Acids for Protein Analysis in vitro and in Cells Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Transition Dynamics in Australia’s Renewable Energy Superpower Partners. This project aims to develop new data, frameworks, and strategies to help Australia to become a renewable energy superpower. It brings together internationally recognised scholars from political science and political communication with policy experts from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), to provide the first comparative analysis of the energy transition dynamics in Southeast Asia. Expected outcomes include new knowledge about the actors driving the energy transition; conceptual frameworks to analyse the policy networks; and strategies to improve Australia’s international energy engagement. The project will facilitate export opportunities, support climate goals and enhance bilateral relationships. Field of research: 4408 - Political Science The Australian Government has committed to becoming a renewable energy superpower by generating the energy, skills, jobs, and technology that will support future prosperity. This will require trade and investment with our neighbours in Southeast Asia. Yet there is limited knowledge about the key organisations shaping the energy transition in the region, and whether they will support the Government’s plans. Partnering with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), this project will generate new data about the organisations driving Southeast Asia’s energy transition and the implications for Australia’s future trade and investment. It will also inform Australia’s international energy engagement by developing new knowledge and tools that can be used to build economic opportunities, support regional climate goals and enhance Australia’s bilateral relationships with Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The findings will be shared with government, business, and civil society, via workshops, policy briefs, and opinion articles, to not only understand the energy transition dynamics in the region, but critically to help these organisations take advantage of the enormous export opportunities in the region, which are projected to reach US$10 billion per year by 2030. This will benefit Australian businesses and communities by supporting jobs and economic development.

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Responsible Statistical Learning: Uncertainty, Fairness and Transparency Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

The psychology of perceiving artificial people Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Ecotheology: Religion, State, and Environmental Governance in Indonesia. This project explores how Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs promotes ecotheology by linking faith with environmental action. It investigates how religious values influence policy and public attitudes towards sustainability in a deeply religious nation. The project will assess how this initiative is integrated into everyday culture and governance. Findings will help Australian policymakers, businesses and community groups engage more effectively with Indonesia on shared environmental challenges. Expected outcomes include practical recommendations, deeper academic understanding and long-term collaboration. The project supports regional stability and promotes sustainable development across national, cultural and institutional settings. Field of research: 4702 - Cultural Studies Indonesia, one of Australia's closest neighbours and major trading partners, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts such as floods, fires, crop failures, and coastal erosion. These environmental challenges can drive political instability, increase pressure on Australia's borders and humanitarian systems, and disrupt regional security. If Indonesia's economy slows due to climate-related damage, key Australian industries—including beef, wheat, education, and tourism—will also be affected. Australians may face higher prices, reduced export demand, and greater calls for aid as well as increased regional support. This project investigates how Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs is promoting ecotheology, a strategic national policy introduced in March 2025 that positions religion as central to addressing environmental crises. Despite its significance, how this policy works in practice—and whether it is inclusive and effective—remains unclear. This research will generate insights into how climate action can be aligned with local values and help Australian policymakers, businesses, and NGOs engage more effectively with Indonesia—home to the world's largest Muslim population and where religion plays a vital societal role—to support sustainable development and regional stability. Findings will be shared widely, including through a report designed for policy makers and the general public, a podcast, a website, and community forums, to enable broad uptake beyond academia.

ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Understanding the Religious Transformations of Early Modern Indonesia. This project aims to advance understanding of the history of religious transformation in Indonesia. It offers a comprehensive analysis of why Islam became the predominant religion in Indonesia, through an innovative interdisciplinary approach combining history, textual study and digital humanities. Expected outcomes include new knowledge of why religious beliefs, practices and identities change over time, and the creation of an international network of experts on Indonesian religious history. The project should significantly benefit diplomatic and community efforts to promote religious diversity and harmony in Indonesia, a nation of primary strategic importance to Australia. Field of research: 4303 - Historical Studies In a world increasingly marked by religious conflict and polarisation, there is an urgent need for Australia to better understand the role of religion in our nearest neighbours. This project will analyse religious transformations in Indonesia, a culturally plural nation of crucial strategic significance for Australia. Interfaith understanding is essential to Australia's strategic interests to promote moderation and religious harmony in our region. This project addresses a major gap in Australia’s understanding of religion in Indonesia by investigating the reasons why Islam and Christianity came to predominate in the archipelago and how the world religions adapted to Indonesia’s local cultures. This improved understanding will strengthen intercultural and interfaith linkages and research collaborations between Australia and Indonesia. This will support efforts to nurture and protect religious diversity through the Indonesia-Australia Interfaith Dialogue and bolster government policies and diplomatic efforts aimed at supporting harmonious multicultural Australia, in the context of increasing religious polarisation worldwide. The project’s findings will be disseminated via publications, media articles and online platforms to religious organisations, government agencies, and the general public in Australia and Indonesia, to improve people-to-people understanding between the two countries and strengthen institutional efforts towards interfaith reconciliation.

ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Differentiable optimisation for constrained three-dimensional shape design. Deep learning has revolutionized many areas of machine learning and now stands ready to address problems in science and engineering. This project will apply techniques from deep learning, specifically the ability to solve complex optimisation problems, to the task of constrained three-dimensional shape design. The outcome of the project will be a set of mathematical tools to assist engineers and designers. Such tools will accelerate the design and evaluation of three-dimensional shapes, such as airplane wings and implantable medical devices, that optimise operational performance while meeting manufacturing and structural constraints, significantly reducing development costs and time-to-market. Field of research: 4611 - Machine Learning Sovereign capability in artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools is critical now more than ever. Investment in this project will further build Australia's deep expertise in foundational AI technologies, specifically deep learning and optimisation, to ensure competitiveness in the global AI market. The project establishes new and advanced mathematical techniques for constrained three-dimensional shape design building on recent advances in deep learning. It focuses on the application of these new techniques to the design of airfoils, such as airplane wings, and implantable medical devices to optimise performance and cost while meeting complex manufacturing and operational constraints. While the techniques developed will be more broadly applicable to other products and industries, these two examples---airfoil and medical device design---closely align with Australia's national research priorities delivering critical research to build a secure and resilient nation and help transition to a net zero future through advanced product design.

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Ethics, Sustainability and Future Generations Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Sex, Synthesis and Structure: Investigating Diatom Reproduction... Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Causes of deglacial atmospheric CO2 changes: A novel bottom-up approach Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Malo to Mabo: A community-led archaeological history of the Meriam... Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Optimising linked data assets for enhanced population health monitoring. This project aims to transform national population health monitoring to enable detailed and timely reporting. This project expects to capitalise on advancements in multisector linked data to enable monitoring that can systematically and routinely compare population health outcomes within and between policy-relevant subpopulations over time. Expected outcomes include practical tools that can be embedded within government and research settings to generate population health statistics, enhanced national population health monitoring and knowledge to advance the use of linked data. This should set the foundation for world-class monitoring, which is expected to deliver systematic and additive improvements to government health policy and services. Field of research: 4202 - Epidemiology Current constraints on capability to monitor population health in Australia means that governments often lack information for strong health policy and effective health services. These limitations reflect that monitoring is based on single, unlinked data sources which limit what outcomes can be reported, at what level of detail and the extent to which changes can be tracked over time. This project will optimise use of multisector linked data (which bring together administrative data sources) to enable population health monitoring that can systematically and routinely compare key population health outcomes over time to better meet the needs of government. With expert academic and government partners, this project will establish measures to identify priority subpopulations, devise and test new algorithms to measure outcomes, advance methods for monitoring at fine levels of geography and develop approaches to monitor changes over time. This project will create new knowledge and recommendations for best practice approaches for detailed and timely population health monitoring. Academic publications will be supplemented with practical toolkits and formal training programs to improve capability within government. This research will equip governments and academics with the tools to generate and evaluate government policies and services, delivering systematic and additive improvements, which in the longer term, are expected to improve health and alleviate strain on the health system.

ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Electrically Tuneable Nanowires for Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging. This project aims to develop an innovative short to mid-wave infrared hyperspectral imaging system using electrically tuneable III-V nanowire photodetectors. By integrating nanomaterial synthesis, device fabrication, and computational reconstruction algorithms, the project will demonstrate high-performance, room-temperature photodetectors with broad, dynamically adjustable spectral responsivity as the core of a short to mid-wave infrared hyperspectral imaging system. The outcomes will address the limitations of the current technology, which is bulky and expensive, enabling transformative applications in environmental monitoring, gas sensing, industrial quality control, and biomedical diagnostics. Field of research: 4009 - Electronics, Sensors and Digital Hardware Hyperspectral imaging captures optical information across a wide range of electromagnetic spectra beyond traditional photography that only records three bands of colour (red, green and blue), enabling numerous applications in environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, defence surveillance, and medical diagnostics. This project will develop a new class of compact, energy-efficient infrared hyperspectral imaging technology by integrating electrically tuneable photodetectors based on a unique semiconductor nanosheet structure with advanced computational imaging algorithms. It addresses critical gaps in today’s technologies, which are often bulky, costly, and require cryogenic cooling. The project will enable a low-cost solution for a new generation of miniaturised, on-chip hyperspectral imaging devices capable of operating in resource-limited settings at room temperatures. The project aligns well with Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund, advancing sovereign capability in semiconductor design and fabrication, and supports AUKUS Pillar II priorities by developing infrared sensing and imaging technologies for defence and space. To ensure real-world impact, we will collaborate with government and industry partners, share open-source tools, and provide interdisciplinary training for early-career researchers. By fostering domestic and international collaboration, this project will strengthen Australia’s global leadership in next-generation imaging and sensing technologies.

ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Using genetics to save Australia’s predators from cane toads. Cane toads are poisoning Australia’s native wildlife. When reptile predators eat these toxic invaders, they usually die. As a result, populations of monitor lizards and large snakes are shrinking across Australia. With the long-term survival of these reptiles unclear, we must act to protect our key predators. To accomplish this, we must better measure species health and understand how animals evolve resistance to toxins. This project will use genetic research to uncover how Australian reptiles have responded to cane toad toxins over time and assess their potential to adapt. The findings will support conservation efforts by providing vital genetic insights and a practical framework to better integrate genetics into species recovery programs. Field of research: 4104 - Environmental Management Biodiversity loss is accelerating worldwide. Australia has one of the worst records of animal extinctions and this is largely due to invasive species. One such invader, cane toads, are a major threat, poisoning key native predators. As a result, reptile populations across northern Australia are shrinking. Are these species at risk of extinction, or have they begun to adapt? Despite their ecological and cultural importance, we know little about their long-term survival. The Australian Government’s Science and Research Priorities (2024) identify the critical importance of protecting and recovering biodiversity. To reach this goal, this project will use genetic research to assess the health and resilience of iconic reptiles like monitor lizards and large snakes. Project results will support conservation efforts through collaboration with state and private agencies. Ongoing engagement with stakeholders will guarantee a two-way transfer of knowledge for more effective outcomes. Museum programs will allow this research to better reach the public, raising awareness and inspiring action to protect our iconic predators. Investing in this project is a step toward safeguarding Australia’s unique biodiversity.

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

A Quantum Control Toolbox for Two-Dimensional Quantum Turbulence Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Discovery and optimisation of rare-earth quantum materials Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

3D elemental mapping by prompt-gamma ghost imaging Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01

Deciphering lipid droplet dynamics and function in malaria parasites Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research