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The Research Quality Framework is an Australian Government initiative to recognise and reward high quality and high impact research from 2008.

The National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) is a major initiative that aims to provide researchers with access to the infrastructure and networks necessary to undertake world-class research.  
Backing Australia's ability

Backing Australia’s Ability—Building Our Future through Science and Innovation You are now leaving the DEST website is a $5.3 billion investment in boosting Australia’s science and innovation performance.


The Endeavour Programme is an Australian Government initiative that brings together all of the Department of Education, Science and Training’s international scholarships to showcase the excellence of Australia’s education sector.

The International Science Linkages programme supports Australian scientists, from both the public and private sectors, to collaborate with international partners on leading edge science and technology in order to contribute to Australia’s economic, social and environmental wellbeing.

The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are a national tribute to excellent and dedicated work in Australian science and science teaching. Each comprise a cash grant, a medallion and a lapel pin of the nature of those worn by recipients of Australian Honours such as the AO.