Changes to ARC grants will make it harder for Australia to combat Trump chaos, researchers warn
by Donna Lu Science writer from on (#6W9VW)
Plan to cut most standalone positions in favour of shorter fellowships will hurt international recruitment, critics say
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It will be tough to attract international research talent if prestigious Australian Research Council fellowships are axed under proposed changes, researchers say, with lack of funding making the nation not match fit" to take on Trump-led uncertainty.
The overhaul proposed axing most standalone positions in favour of shorter fellowships that are embedded" into projects.
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