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NARF is a national association representing Australian biomedical Research Fellows. We advocate for conditions that support long-term projects, training of future researchers & students, & research excellence across all career stages. https://narf.org.au/

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Federal Budget must mark turning point for Australian R&D investment | Australian Academy of Science The Australian Academy of Science warns the 2026–27 Budget must reverse a decade of declining R&D investment or risk lasting damage to Australia’s economy, security and global competitiveness.

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11.02.2026 02:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Australian research ecosystem ‘chronically underfunded’ - Research Professional News Universities’ pre-budget submissions request more funding for overheads, infrastructure and regional research

Australian research ecosystem ‘chronically underfunded’.

Universities’ pre-budget submissions request more funding for overheads, infrastructure and regional research.

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09.02.2026 19:38 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

ARC is up at Senate Estimates this Thursday (12Feb) at 8pm (Canberra) – somehow not last on the agenda.

I really hope they're questioned about the completely ridiculous & unworkable time-frames they introduced for all grant schemes (e.g. 16 months for DPs!)👇

* Still 3rd last but before ANU & TEQSA

08.02.2026 22:38 — 👍 21    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 1
Medical Research Matters: Tell The Government to Fund It Now
YouTube video by Dr Monique Ryan MP Medical Research Matters: Tell The Government to Fund It Now

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11.02.2026 02:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Australian Biomedical Research sector is in crisis due to years of chronic underfunding. We recently asked Australian researchers how they felt about their career prospects. This is a word cloud based on their responses 😢🧪

25.01.2026 01:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Medical Research Matters

Right now, the Government is starving medical research of full funding, even as it claims that science and research are national priorities. If our leaders truly value science as much as they say, then they must back their words with action—and fund it properly.

Join the campaign!

23.01.2026 05:23 — 👍 96    🔁 43    💬 4    📌 6

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