Australian research is set for a significant boost with the appointment of the inaugural Board of the Australian Research Council (ARC), announced by Minister for Education, Jason Clare MP. The establishment of this Board is a milestone strongly advocated by Science & Technology Australia (STA) during the Review of the ARC Act 2001.
Leading the new Board is Professor Peter Shergold AC as Chair, alongside Deputy Chair Professor Susan Dodds. The Board comprises distinguished members from across the research sector, including Mark Stickells AM, Distinguished Professor Maggie Walter, Professor Cindy Shannon AM, Professor Paul Wellings CBE, Emeritus Professor Margaret Harding, and Sally-Ann Williams.
This Board’s creation follows an independent review of the Australian Research Council Act, led by Professor Margaret Shiel, Professor Susan Dodds, and former STA President Professor Mark Hutchinson. The review recommended ten changes to the ARC’s governance and decision-making processes.
The Board’s responsibilities include setting priorities, strategies, and policies for the ARC, advising the Education Minister, and approving research grants for various ARC funding schemes.
STA CEO Ryan Winn expressed strong approval of the Board’s composition, describing it as a victory for the nation’s researchers. “This is a highly experienced board of some of the nation’s stellar research leaders, collectively drawing experience across government, academia, research, and research infrastructure,” he said.
Winn highlighted the diverse expertise within the Board, particularly its deep understanding of the STEM sector. He noted the significant role the Board will play in determining and implementing priorities for the ARC, crucial for the modernisation of the organisation. The Board’s function brings clarity and certainty to research grant funding decisions, fostering greater confidence within the sector.
Winn congratulated the new Board members on their appointments and extended gratitude to Minister Jason Clare MP for enacting the Review’s recommendations.
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