Department of Innovation Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)

The Science & Research Division advises the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and administers Government funding programs to help Australia achieve a strong science capacity and to be engaged internationally on science to advance our social development and economic growth.

Science & Research Division liaises with the portfolio science agencies and other departments, and maintains effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the science, research, industry and general community sectors.

Science & Research Division also provides support to the Chief Scientist of Australia, the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council and the Coordination Committee on Science and Technology.

• National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS)
• Excellence in Research For Australia (ERA)
• International Science Linkages (ISL) - Competitive Grants
• Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs)
• Prime Minister's Science Prize
• National Innovation Awareness Strategy
• Backing Australia's Ability

DIISR also has responsibility for the following three Australian Government science agencies:

• Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
• Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

For further information on DIISR funded research programs and agencies, please contact the director of the University of Sydney Research Office, .