ARMI part of ARC Special Research Initiative in Stem Cell Science

The Australian Research Council's Special Research Initiative in Stem Cell Science had been awarded to a collaboration between the University of Melbourne, Monash University, the University of Queensland, the University of New South Wales, the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, the CSIRO, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and the Florey Neuroscience Institutes.

The consortium has received a total funding of $21m over seven years.  The lead institute is the University of Melbourne, with a significant component for the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute.

The objective of the Special Research Initiative in Stem Cell Science is the delivery of a program of activities that support research in stem cell science that will:

• undertake highly innovative and internationally competitive research with a strategic focus on fundamental stem cell science;
• participate in significant interdisciplinary collaboration including development of national and international networks and linkages with leading researchers and institutions;
• build Australia’s human capacity in this area by attracting researchers of high international standing as well as the most promising research students;
• strengthen capability by providing high-quality postgraduate and postdoctoral training environments for the next generation of researchers;
• engage with stakeholders to identify and explore opportunities for translation and development of stem cell research and deliver benefits to Australia; and
• facilitate the transfer of knowledge through public education of stem cell technologies and research outcomes and provide support for policy development.

More information on the ARC Special Research Initiative in Stem Cell Science can be found at:
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/sri/SRI_11_selrpt.htm

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