2Objectives

2 Objectives

The introduction of the Federation Fellowships represents the Australian Research Council’s commitment to support excellence in research, attract and retain world-class Australian researchers in key positions, and create new rewards and incentives for the application of their talents in Australia.

The Federation Fellowships aim to:

• attract and retain leading Australian researchers in key positions;
• attract outstanding international researchers to undertake research which is of national benefit to Australia;
• support research that will result in economic, environmental and social benefits for Australia;
• expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability;
• support excellent, internationally competitive research by individuals; and
• build and sustain world-class research teams and linkages.