Collaborative Research Grants: case study collection

Learn how the Collaborative Research Grants have supported important defence-related research and collaboration in Western Australia.
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About this grant

Delivered by the Defence Science Centre, the Collaborative Research Grants (CRG) is co-funded through the Western Australian State Government and the Federal Government’s Next Generation Technology Fund (NGTF). The intent of this funding is to support cross-disciplinary collaboration between researchers and industry which address Defence Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) priorities and contribute to ADF capability.

The CRG provides funding of up to $150,000 for defence-relevant research collaborations in Western Australia. 

Find more information on the Defence Science Centre grants programs page.

CRG recipient: Dr Mehwish Nasim

Researchers are developing a framework to enhance Western Australia's social cybersecurity capabilities.

CRG recipient: Dr Changbeom Shim

A collaboration between university and industry sectors is pushing the boundaries of infrastructure maintenance and environmental mapping.

CRG recipient: Dr Magdalena Wajrak

A collaborative initiative delivering an environmentally safe innovation for ship and naval vessel biofouling removal.
Randall Wayth is wearing a blue collared shirt

CRG recipient: Randall Wayth

Researchers have utilised radio astronomy expertise to develop a Space Domain Awareness sensor system.
A man wearing a blue collared shirt is sitting on a grey couch. His arm is leaning on the back of the couch.

CRG recipient: Matthew Thompson

Murdoch University has measured human cognitive performance to enhance defence’s maritime biosecurity effectiveness.