e-Research

Throughout the world, the way research is undertaken is experiencing enormous change, driven by advances in information and communications technologies (ICT).

Modern research is increasingly powered by technological platforms that enhance the research community’s ability to generate, collect, share, analyse, store and retrieve information. Some research can only be progressed because of the capabilities provided by these platforms, and domestic and international collaboration is increasingly necessary to remain competitive.

A key reason for governments to invest in e-research is that it increases the economic, social and environmental returns from research funding.

In April 2005, the Australian Government established the e-Research Coordinating Committee to provide expert advice to the Government about developing Australia’s e-Research capacity.

What’s New?

In April 2007, the e-Research Coordinating Committee submitted its final report to the Australian Government. The report, An Australian e-Research Strategy and Implementation Framework, proposes strategic directions for government investment in e-research. To download the report, please follow these links:

• An Australian e-Research Strategy and Implementation Framework (PDF)
• An Australian e-Research Strategy and Implementation Framework (RTF)

The report provided essential groundwork for deliberations leading to the Australian Government’s investment in the Platforms for Collaboration capability under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).

Through NCRIS, the Australian Government is providing $542 million over 2005-2011 to provide researchers with major research facilities, supporting infrastructure and networks necessary for world-class research.

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• Last modified: 5 February 2008, 9:22am