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Are we funding the right researchers in Australia?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageResearch funding is predominantly going to older male researchers rather than younger men and women.Shutterstock

If we want the Australian university sector to help fuel innovation, then we need to ensure the right researchers are being supported by our funding bodies, such as the Australian Research Council (ARC) and National Health and Medical...

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