Australian researchers relieved by science budget but funding concerns persist

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Boost for research and infrastructure juxtaposed against squeeze on universities

Medical research and technology infrastructure are the big winners in the science sector in Australia’s 2018 budget. It also includes new initiatives to support women in science and engineering, an Australian space agency and funding to conserve and protect the Great Barrier Reef. In addition, most funding bodies and research agencies will receive a cash boost in line with inflation – the first time for four years.