Scheme Round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025

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Exciting news! On Saturday (24 August), the Australian Research Council announced the outcomes for Scheme Round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025. 

We’re thrilled to share that the University of Adelaide had 10 successful recipients!

A special congratulations to the Environment Institute’s Future Making Fellow Dr. Phillipa McCormack for her project, “Preparing Australia for a Fiery Future: Five Strategies to Guide Law Reform.” This groundbreaking research aims to enhance Australia's legal frameworks for bushfire mitigation through innovative law reform and international case studies. Her work promises to deliver practical pathways for improved fire prevention, benefiting fire agencies, communities, and ecosystems.

Also, congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Law for her project on “Law on Shark-Inspired Remote Sensors,” contributing to advancements in technology and safety.

Kudos to all our outstanding researchers for their contributions to advancing knowledge and making a positive impact!

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