Australian National University
universityTotal disclosed
$860,984,957
Award count
1138
Distinct programs
2
First → last award
2016 → 2035
Disclosed awards
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GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Care economies: The First Nations disability workforce in remote... Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Understanding the Religious Transformations of Early Modern Indonesia Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Building and Governing Sectarianism: Muslims and the Modern Chinese... Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Unveiling Sulfur Reaction Pathways in All-Solid-State Li"“S Batteries Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
- (untitled award)$668,735
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Better childcare policy: parental labour supply and provider responses. Childcare policy is fundamental for women’s workforce participation, gender equity and productivity. Using new, linked administrative data, this project aims to provide novel insights on how childcare policy shapes the availability and utilisation of childcare services in Australia, as well as their effects on parental labour market outcomes. The project intends to propel Australia to the global frontier of research on childcare policy, generating findings that will inform policymakers in establishing childcare subsidy rates that effectively boost workforce engagement and productivity. Ultimately, the project can help narrow the gender pay gap, thus enhancing the well-being of Australian families, and foster a more equitable society. Field of research: 3801 - Applied Economics Productivity, childcare policy, childcare provision, and the prevalence of families with two working parents are intricately linked. Policy settings and their impact on the decisions of parents and childcare providers have serious implications: for the availability, cost and quality of childcare; for female labour force participation, and; for productivity and economic outcomes. Governments are under pressure to intervene further into childcare, and are generating policy without the benefit of sufficient high-quality analysis on the effects, and unintended consequences, of current funding and regulatory settings. Governments are joined by the Productivity Commission and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in calling for improved understanding of the impact of childcare policy. This project responds to a significant and serious part of that call. It provides novel and innovative analysis on the interplay between childcare policies and provision, and parents’ decisions about care and work. The project applies cutting-edge econometric techniques to previously unavailable, multi-departmental administrative data. Our research is unique in integrating the decisions and actions of childcare providers in response to childcare policy with parents’ decisions about work and care. To maximise impact, research findings will be shared with policymakers directly, and more broadly through workshops, public forums and media.
- (untitled award)$709,736
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Fighting Tasmanian devil facial tumours with a virus. The Tasmanian devil is threatened by a transmissible facial tumour. This project aims to leverage the unexpected finding that a poxvirus infects devil facial tumour, but not normal devil cells and in doing so, discover failures in anti-viral pathways in devil tumours that also provide insight into lost anti-tumour mechanisms. Expected outcomes include knowledge of how devil tumour cells shut down immune processes that limit their growth, and the development of poxviruses as a single dose oncolytic therapy for devil facial tumours. The benefits of this project include a new understanding of responses by marsupial cells to viruses and cancer and essential laboratory progress towards a potential treatment for devil facial tumour disease. Field of research: 3107 - Microbiology The Tasmanian devil is an iconic Australian animal and the largest remaining carnivorous marsupial in the world. Devil populations have been devastated since the 1990s by a facial tumour that spreads between devils and is almost invariably fatal. This project is based on the unexpected discovery that a virus already in use as a vaccine can infect devil facial tumour cells, but not normal devil cells. The research will test whether this virus can be developed into an effective treatment that can kill or slow devil facial tumours and is safe in devils and the environment by studying the biology of the virus and the way it interacts with devil cells and the cells of other marsupials. A treatment that prolongs the life of devils with facial tumours would be a significant benefit for devil populations and therefore for Tasmanian ecosystems and the environment. Restoration of devil populations may help control feral animal numbers, which can have an economic benefit by reducing stock losses to these introduced predators. Finally, a project that recognises and takes action to save our unique wildlife has cultural benefits, telling a story in which cutting-edge science is used to resist biodiversity loss. This story will be communicated beyond academia, with outcomes going to our key stakeholder via meetings with the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program, and promoted by media releases, public science events and publishers such as The Conversation.
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
AUSTRALIS – Deep time evolution of mineral systems in the Tasmanides Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
- (untitled award)$901,952
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
3D elemental mapping by prompt-gamma ghost imaging. This project aims to develop new neutron-imaging capabilities at the Open-Pool Australian Lightwater reactor. Existing elemental identification methods based on analysis of gamma emission after neutron irradiation provide total elemental concentrations, however, they do not give any spatial distribution information. The team intends to achieve 3D elemental mapping capabilities by applying their world-first techniques for ghost imaging and ghost projection, that employs shaped neutron beams, to achieve prompt-gamma emission ghost imaging. This elemental imaging technology has immediate applications in fields ranging from critical-mineral mining to materials science helping Australia transition to a net-zero future. Field of research: 4603 - Computer Vision and Multimedia Computation This project will create a method to simultaneously measure both the elemental composition of an object of interest (i.e., what materials it's made of), and the location of each element within the object (i.e., where the different materials are inside). For example, given a mining core, we will be able to identify the distribution of copper within the rock. Referred to as "3D elemental mapping", this is currently impossible for samples larger than around 1 mm in size. By creating a world-first method for 3D elemental mapping of large samples at the Lucas Heights nuclear research reactor in Sydney, we will provide Australian researchers with a powerful non-destructive 3D analysis tool. For example, materials scientists and manufacturing engineers will be able to perform quality-control on 3D printed metallic parts, or identify the ore content and distributions in samples from mining sites to support critical mineral extraction and research efforts into "green steel" refinement. Anthropologists and historians will be able to inspect the interior and composition of cultural artefacts without causing damage. One recent example is the characterisation of a Lydian Lion stater, the oldest coin in the western world. Our method would immediately have reclassified the coin from a potential forgery, to one of a few known examples of this extremely rare ancient coinage. Without our method, this reclassification required careful interpretation of measurements from multiple techniques.
- (untitled award)$402,906
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Multiphysics Framework for Adaptive Optics and Astronomical Instrumentation. This project aims to improve the performance of large ground-based telescopes by developing new ways to model and reduce thermal effects that blur astronomical observations. It is intended to create practical tools to guide the design of future instruments used not only in astronomy but also in space applications like optical and quantum communication technologies. The expected outcomes include supporting Australia’s leadership in international observatories and strengthening its role in new technology development. This should provide important benefits such as training early-career researchers and students, building long-term international partnerships, and inspiring the next generation through public engagement and outreach. Field of research: 5101 - Astronomical Sciences This project addresses a key challenge in astronomy and space science: the impact of thermal conditions on the science instrument performance. These effects reduce image quality and limit the scientific return of expensive and complex observatories. By developing a new, integrated approach to modelling thermal effects, this project will improve the design of next-generation adaptive optics and ground-based instrumentation. The outcomes will enhance Australia’s contribution to international observatories and provide critical tools for future instrumentation development, both locally and globally. This capability also supports emerging technologies in optical and quantum communications, where precision and stability are critical. These innovations could help establish secure communications infrastructure, particularly in remote regions of Australia. The project also strengthens Australia’s leadership in astronomical instrumentation, fosters international collaboration, and builds national research capacity by training early-career researchers and students. By linking fundamental science to practical outcomes, the project contributes to Australia’s strategic goals in space, defence, and technology, while inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. Results will be widely shared through publications, outreach activities, and digital platforms, ensuring broad public and professional engagement.
- (untitled award)$665,579
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
The psychology of perceiving artificial people. Artificial intelligence is creating highly realistic people that deceive humans. This project aims to advance psychology theory by investigating how the human social cognition system, shaped by evolution, adapts to the novel challenge of detecting AI people. By leveraging foundational theory and rigorous methods, the project expects to uncover new insights into human person perception and develop best practice for AI detection through combining human and machine strategies. Expected outcomes include the first psychometrically valid tests for AI person detection and capabilities to identify human experts and improve AI detection. This should provide significant benefits such as fraud prevention, strengthening Australia’s national security. Field of research: 5204 - Cognitive and Computational Psychology The generation of images and text by artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming digital interactions, yet research on their psychological and societal impact lags behind. Our pioneering work reveals that people frequently mistake AI-generated faces for real ones—and are not aware they are being deceived. This human vulnerability has profound implications for digital security and misinformation, with synthetic identity fraud projected to have an annual global cost of $40 billion USD by 2027. This project unites cognitive and social psychology with computer science to develop robust AI detection strategies and redefine human face perception theory. Using behavioural experiments and deep neural networks, we will model how people mentally represent real and AI-generated faces and create the first psychometric tests to measure AI-detection ability. By integrating human perceptual strengths with machine learning, we will optimise AI-detection accuracy to safeguard digital identities, combat misinformation, and protect individuals from exploitation. Understanding how AI disrupts social cognition will not only mitigate its risks but also unlock new insights into human perception. This research will provide policymakers, educators, security agencies, and forensic professionals with science-backed strategies to counter AI-driven fraud and misinformation, ensuring a safer and more resilient society in the age of artificial identities.
- (untitled award)$741,762
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Bismuth-Powered Peptides and Proteins: A New Frontier in Drug Discovery. This project explores a new class of peptides and proteins by incorporating the non-toxic element bismuth. While bismuth is increasingly important in medicine, bismuth-containing peptides and proteins remain an emerging area of research. Utilising advanced technologies such as phage display and X-ray fluorescence microscopy, the project aims to design next-generation peptides and proteins and examine their interactions with cells. A key outcome of this project is to better understand the potential of bismuth-based peptides and proteins as future drug candidates. This research is expected to offer significant benefits to Australia's pharmaceutical and chemical industries by advancing drug discovery. Field of research: 3404 - Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry Recent global health challenges have highlighted the importance of Australia being able to manufacture medicines and diagnostic tools locally—especially those based on peptides and proteins, which are essential for treating and detecting many diseases. However, creating these molecules is currently a complex and time-consuming process, which makes it more challenging for our pharmaceutical industry to expand. This project aims to address this problem by developing a novel method for modifying peptides and proteins using bismuth—a safe and environmentally friendly metal. Researchers will study how these bismuth-modified proteins interact with cells and use the findings to develop a powerful new technology that enhances the production process, making it faster, cheaper and more environmentally friendly. The project will not only help Australian biotech and pharmaceutical companies compete globally and bring new products to market more quickly, but also support strong collaborations between scientists in Canberra, Adelaide and around the world. It will also provide valuable training for future researchers. The project’s outcomes will deliver significant benefits to Australia, enhancing global competitiveness and economic growth while strengthening health security through reliable onshore production of drugs and diagnostics for managing human, animal and plant diseases. Outcomes will be promoted through mainstream media outlets and reputable social media channels.
- (untitled award)$966,616
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Does metamorphosis facilitate or constrain adaptation to new environments? Improved understanding of what facilitates and constrains rapid evolution is essential to predict how organisms will respond to environmental change. This project investigates how evolution is influenced by genomic conflict occurring between life-stages in animals that undergo metamorphosis. It uses an ecologically important group of Australian beetles to measure larval and adult traits that are key in adapting to climate change. This project will lead to an improved ability to predict how insects and other animals with metamorphosis will adapt to climate change. Further, this project will provide fundamental knowledge that will impact how we manage of a wide range of economically important insects. Field of research: 3104 - Evolutionary Biology Species with separate juvenile and adult life-stages (e.g. catepillars and butterflies, tadpoles and frogs) make up 80% of the world’s animals. Yet we have virtually no understanding of how having separate life-stages affects the ability of animals to adapt to new environments, including changing climates. Australian leaf beetles are a group that is important for the functioning of forests and woodlands, but in large numbers they can be a pest of eucalypt plantations. This project addresses a critical knowledge gap by studying the evolution of juvenile and adult traits that are important for adapting to different temperatures in Australian leaf beetles. Improved understanding of how thermal traits evolve in animals with multiple life-stages will allow improved predictions of climate change impacts on the distribution and survival of native species and the establishment and spread of foreign pest species thus leading to better management of vulnerable species, pests and diseases.
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
How do cosmic rays shape the ecology of galaxies? Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
- (untitled award)$757,111
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Goal-oriented semantic wireless communications for 6G era. This project aims to develop groundbreaking theories and signal processing solutions for goal-oriented semantic communications in the sixth-generation wireless era, by exploring the often-ignored semantic and effectiveness properties of information. Expected outcomes are new communication frameworks, analytical tools and practical designs for developing integrated artificial intelligence and communications -- a domain largely unaddressed in current studies. These outcomes should enable timely and effective execution of tasks in time-critical wireless applications, such as information exchange in robotic control, driving transformation in telecommunications and boosting industry productivity for the intelligent information society of 2030s. Field of research: 4006 - Communications Engineering This project develops new frameworks and signal processing algorithms for goal-oriented semantic communications, establishing the foundation for integrated artificial intelligence and communications (IntAIC) in the emerging 6G. Recognised as a Critical Technology of national interest, 6G is poised to transform Australia’s economy and revolutionise industries beyond telecommunications, such as smart manufacturing, currently unattainable with 5G. To push beyond the limits of traditional bit-oriented communication in 5G, 6G must integrate AI into communications. This integration requires a shift from raw data transmission, as seen in 5G, to semantic and effective communications, which is at the heart of this project. It ensures that the information exchanged between devices precisely conveys meaning and directly aligns with specific tasks. Despite its importance, IntAIC remains a largely unexplored frontier. The project’s anticipated outcomes would enable real-time, intelligent communication among devices, such as robots in smart wireless factories, allowing them to complete time-critical tasks with boosted accuracy and efficiency. These advances will deliver significant benefits to Australian manufacturing by enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and improving workplace safety. Experimental demonstrations will be developed to showcase the research findings and their potential to be translated into tangible applications that advance Australia’s digital and economic future.
- (untitled award)$782,423
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Malo to Mabo: A community-led archaeological history of the Meriam people. This community-led project aims to archaeologically assess Malo Ra Gelar, a politico-religious system that empowered the Meriam people to challenge terra nullius. It seeks to redefine a nationally significant narrative by focusing, for the first time, on its deep historical roots. Expected outcomes include new insights into the peopling of Torres Strait through groundbreaking ancient DNA analysis, as well as a deeper understanding of agricultural emergence in Australia. Research should offer substantial benefits, deepening Meriam's connection to their heritage while broadening public understanding of First Nations religions and the development of Meriam culture from ancient times to a key moment in our nation's history. Field of research: 4501 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, Language and History The High Court’s landmark Mabo v Queensland (1992) ruling was the first successful acknowledgment of Australian Native Title, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's reconciliation journey. Despite this, there remains limited awareness about the history of the Indigenous Meriam community who, led by Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo, undertook this transformative legal action. This project will bridge that gap by combining community-led knowledge and archaeology to document the Meriam people's deep connection to their land and sea. It will support the drafting of a Meriam-led National Heritage Listing – the first for this region – and the development of a documentary that will be shared with the Australian public, deepening understanding of Torres Strait Islander cultures and celebrating Indigenous knowledge systems. The project will protect invaluable and endangered cultural heritage, preserving the community's connection to important spiritual locations, ensuring site stabilisation, and co-developing a conservation management plan, which will be executed by the Meriam Rangers. Protecting and preserving these traditions and values will benefit Meriam while also encouraging public engagement with our critical heritage. Through its contribution to public knowledge about the Indigenous systems that underpin Native Title, the research will enhance understanding of the Torres Strait's dynamic history, build community resilience, support reconciliation and further a cohesive national identity.
- (untitled award)$611,301
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Discovery and optimisation of rare-earth quantum materials. This project aims to develop models to accurately predict quantum properties in rare earth crystals. These crystals can potentially furnish optical quantum devices for a future quantum internet, but advancing beyond proof-of-concept has been hindered by a lack of theoretical models that explain how device performance is determined by the material's structure. We will exploit recent quantum chemistry advancements to build these models, with key outcomes including a database of new rare earth crystals identified from the vast unexplored material parameter space, and the optimisation of existing quantum device performance beyond current limits. Benefits include accelerating the commercial development of optical quantum devices in Australia. Field of research: 5108 - Quantum Physics Australia has been a global leader in quantum technologies for decades. There is a concerted national effort to translate this strong research background into a competitive high-technology industry, which has received substantial support from government funding. Developing such an industry would significantly benefit Australia’s economy by generating high-quality jobs and bolstering the country's sovereign defence capabilities. Quantum technologies, such as computing, sensing, and encryption, require effective networking, communication, and memory devices. For this, the interface between stationary quantum information and optical telecommunications hardware is essential. However, researchers in quantum optical spectroscopy currently lack the means to optimise quantum materials for specific applications, or to identify new candidate materials. This project aims to overcome this critical limitation. By developing knowledge and techniques to create customised quantum materials for communication transducers and quantum memories, this project will enhance the value of Australia’s investment in quantum technologies. With numerous commercial and national players in the quantum tech sector, finding ways to improve quantum materials will provide Australia with a significant competitive advantage.
- (untitled award)$440,128
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Urbanism and the Tongan Maritime State. The project’s aim is to investigate urbanism in the Tongan maritime state through a study of its earthwork architecture. An urbanism record for an Archaic state that survived for 650 years will provide significant new insights to the development of an important Pacific population centre. Expected outcomes include a high-resolution chronological record of an ancient neighbourhood in Oceania and quantitative indicators of urbanism at the state centre. Australia is one of the most urbanised societies in the world and historical records of urbanism in our region are important for understanding the factors that contribute to sustainable long-term settlement growth. Field of research: 4513 - Pacific Peoples Culture, Language and History As one of the most urbanised nations in the world – an estimated 90% of Australians live in urban areas – the nation's success depends on the sustainability and resilience of our population centres. While urbanisation brings productivity benefits through energised crowding, concentrated populations are also vulnerable to shocks and stresses caused by climate change, natural disasters, fluctuations to international trade and conflict. The Tongan state has responded successfully to these shocks with an exceptional record of settlement growth spanning 650 years. Using a model of 'urban success', this project will identify factors that supported settlement persistence in the Tongan state and knowledge mapping of urban resilience in human history. Examination of the urban history of the Tongan maritime state through remote sensing, traditional history and archaeological field work will help develop an understanding of the long-term settlement trajectory and adaptive strategies that contribute to urban longevity. Results will be disseminated via expert briefings and community workshops to inform policy makers and planners developing strategies to address urban responses to internal and external shocks and settlement sustainability in Australia and the Pacific through the application of solutions used by past societies.
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Mechanistic analysis of perovskite degradation for stable photovoltaics Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
How do intracellular parasites adapt to changes in nutrient... Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Improving the representation of C4 photosynthesis in vegetation models Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
- (untitled award)$941,187
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Precision Phylogenomics: accurately inferring the tree of life. This project aims to achieve one of the holy grails of evolutionary biology - accurately reconstructing the tree of life for major groups of microorganisms like bacteria and viruses. Such reconstructions are vital to areas like public health, biosecurity, agriculture, and conservation because they allow for the rapid and accurate identification of microorganisms. The project will work closely with local and global databases of microorganism genomes, develop new and scalable ways of inferring their evolutionary relationships, and apply these to more than 1000 major groups of viruses, bacteria, and archaea. By improving public databases, the project will have direct benefits for Australia and globally. Field of research: 3104 - Evolutionary Biology Microbes like viruses and bacteria are incredibly important but often dangerously overlooked. This project will transform how we understand and harness the vast diversity of these microbes by creating more accurate family trees. Current methods used to trace microbial evolution give unstable, inaccurate, and unreliable results. By developing powerful new computational models and software, this project will enable scientists, clinicians, and industries to map microbial relationships with unprecedented precision. The outcomes of this work will have wide-ranging benefits for Australia. In public health, more accurate microbial phylogenies will strengthen our ability to track and respond to emerging outbreaks, helping to safeguard against future pandemics. In agriculture, better classification of beneficial and harmful microbes will boost food security and sustainability, strengthening a key part of the national economy. Industry and environmental sectors will also gain from improved methods to discover and classify microbes. To maximise impact, all of the tools developed in this project will be released in free and open-source software. The project will also engage directly with global and national databases used to track and classify microbes, ensuring that discoveries are quickly understood, adopted, and applied to enhance Australia’s economic, social, and environmental resilience.
- (untitled award)$691,667
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Protosilks: New Silk Proteins for Biotechnology by Computational Design. This project aims to design new to nature silk proteins with enhanced properties such as greater strength, elasticity, and production efficiency using cutting-edge machine learning approaches. Silks are widely used industrially, as textiles, in biomedicine, and as advanced materials due to their exceptional mechanical properties and biocompatibility. By developing new, computationally designed silk proteins, this research will create sustainable materials with tailored functions, offering significant benefits for technology, industry, and the environment. The outcomes will demonstrate the power of machine learning in engineering proteins for advanced applications, paving the way for a new generation of high-performance biomaterials. Field of research: 3101 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology This project directly addresses Australia's national interest by pioneering next-generation, sustainable silk biomaterials. Leveraging AI, evolutionary biology, and advanced materials science, we will design novel "protosilk" proteins with tailored properties exceeding natural limits. Economically, this will create significant opportunities in advanced manufacturing, offering biodegradable alternatives for textiles, packaging, and high-value biomedical devices ($18B+ global silk market). Success will foster sovereign capability in biomaterials, generating valuable IP. Environmentally, protosilks offer an avenue to shift from polluting petrochemical based plastics, providing fully biodegradable materials to combat waste and support a circular economy. Socially, the project advances healthcare through enhanced biocompatible materials for applications like improved wound dressings and regenerative medicine scaffolds, potentially reducing infection risk and promoting faster healing. This research builds essential national capacity by training highly skilled personnel at the interface of computational biology, protein engineering, and materials characterisation – critical skills for Australia's bio-economy. It strategically utilises world-class national infrastructure (National Computing Infrastructure Gadi supercomputer, Australian Synchrotron) to position Australia as a global leader in the rapidly growing, transformative field of AI-driven biomaterials design and production.
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Using genetics to save Australia’s predators from cane toads Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research
- (untitled award)$651,112
ARC National Competitive Grants · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Responsible Statistical Learning: Uncertainty, Fairness and Transparency. This project seeks to create a new framework for statistical analysis that improves prediction accuracy, fairness, and transparency, while also accounting for uncertainty in data over time and space. It focuses on improving statistical methods for complex data, particularly in addressing the challenges of climate change’s impact on insurance pricing. The goal is to develop fairer, more reliable methods for pricing life insurance and planning for retirement, with a focus on ensuring better outcomes for all. The research aims to reduce inequalities and improve public health and social services, ultimately helping Australians adapt to climate change. Field of research: 4905 - Statistics Australians rely on life insurance and superannuation to protect their financial wellbeing in retirement. However, growing uncertainty-driven by climate change, rapid advances in AI, rising inequality, and an ageing population-threatens the sustainability and fairness of these systems. This project develops new statistical tools for responsible retirement risk management, supporting both fair insurance pricing and sustainable superannuation portfolio investment. By modelling how climate risks affect mortality across regions, genders, and age groups, the research will improve how risks are measured, priced, and managed across the retirement system with greater fairness and accountability. It will also support superannuation fund managers in constructing ESG-aligned portfolios. Outcomes will benefit retirees, regulators (APRA, ASIC), policymakers (Treasury, DSS), insurers, fund managers, and actuarial professionals, while advancing fairer outcomes for the general public-especially vulnerable communities. To maximise adoption, the project will engage closely with industry through workshops, public reports, and open-source software tools for training. Findings will be communicated through public-facing media, toolkits, and targeted stakeholder engagement. This research supports national priorities in Supporting Healthy and Thriving Communities and contributes to Sustainable Development Goals including Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action.
GrantConnect (Australian Government grants) · FY 2026 · 2026-01
Does metamorphosis facilitate or constrain adaptation to new... Category: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research