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Researchers must show 'national interest' to get grants

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The Federal Government is facing criticism over a new plan to make researchers seeking government grants prove their topics of study are in the national interest. It comes a week after a former Coalition education minister was criticised for personally blocking research grants during his time in the position.


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By Tara Cosoleto, Evan Young

Presented by Anastasia Tarasova

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The Federal Government is facing criticism over a new plan to make researchers seeking government grants prove their topics of study are in the national interest. It comes a week after a former Coalition education minister was criticised for personally blocking research grants during his time in the position.



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