Research Support for National Security
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The Research Support for National Security program supports science and innovation aimed at enhancing Australia’s national security capabilities. Co-funding is provided to competitively-selected projects led by private sector organisations, universities, research networks or government agencies.
The National Security Science and Technology Branch manages the program and works closely with national security agencies on the selection and management of projects including through independent expert panels for the assessment of applications.
The program was established as the Research Support for Counter-Terrorism program in 2004 and broadened to the Research Support for National Security program in 2009. Details of the projects supported through the program are available at the Department’s Grant Announcement page.
- Project and Applications Guidelines document - RTF 360KB | PDF 144KB
- Sample Funding Deed - Doc 569KB | PDF 476KB
2009-10 Call for Applications
The 2009-10 call for applications was held between 24 August and 2 October 2009. The call sought project proposals relating to stand-off detection of explosives, command and control technologies and cyber security. Proposals were also sought for shorter studies relating to climate change, resource and energy security, and transnational and organised crime.
Outcomes from the call are currently being finalised and will be published on this page in the near future.
New applications
Following the completion of the 2009-10 call for applications, new applications for funding are not currently being accepted. However, any future opportunities for support through the program will be advertised on this page.
Further information
Further information is available via nsst@pmc.gov.au.
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