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$210,000 to strengthen Australia and Japan research ties

TK11/2009

10 August 2009

Following is the text of a Media Release by Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Kim Carr on 7 August 2009 regarding Australia-Japan research projects.

A new collaboration on three joint Australian-Japan research projects announced today has boosted the potential for research breakthroughs in marine science. Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research announced that $210,000 will support three Australian scientific research organisations collaborating with highly regarded Japanese counterparts. "Japan is a global research power and an important partner in Australia's research effort and we have complementary marine science capabilities which can enhance our joint position as world leaders in the field," Senator Carr said. "These projects will help increase Australia's capability to contribute to the management of marine assets and support the sustainable development of valuable marine industries." The recipients will investigate topics including:

  • the genetic diversity of reef-forming coral and their vulnerability to global climate changes;
  • climate change impact in the eastern Antarctic Marine System; and
  • the migratory dynamics of juvenile southern bluefin tuna
"By strengthening collaboration in marine science, the potential for research breakthroughs is very exciting, yielding many benefits to both countries," Senator Carr said. Projects were jointly selected by Australia and Japan. Australian funding is provided through the Australian Government's International Science Linkages (ISL) program, which supports research cooperation between Australian and international researchers. Japanese Government will contribute funds through their Strategic International Cooperative Program. This is the first time these two programs have been brought together, benefiting the research efforts of both countries. A list of recipients and their projects can be found below. Further information regarding the ISL program can be accessed at https://grants.innovation.gov.au/ISL/Pages/Home.aspx Japan Science and Technology Agency press release (in Japanese): http://www.jst.go.jp/pr/info/info662/

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