The Department of Defence has awarded $8.719 million (exclusive of GST) in grants over three years to fund projects by think tanks and academic institutions that contribute to the national security debate in Australia.
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the annual Strategic Policy Grants Program was designed to support original initiatives that help inform Defence’s strategic policy advice, as well as support more public discourse on defence and security issues.
“Australia’s security can be strengthened by more rigorous debate between policy‑makers, think tanks, scholars and the broader public. Defence’s Strategic Policy Grants Program helps ensure that our best minds make valuable contributions to that debate,” Minister Pyne said.
The competitive selection process attracted 59 applications from Australia and overseas. This year’s grant recipients are:
"I offer my congratulations to the successful applicants and look forward to their valuable contributions to strengthening Australia’s national security," Minister Pyne said.
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