Nearly $16 million in new grants has been provided by the federal government to 17 successful projects that will support more women to study and build careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic said the federal government is committed to supporting more women in STEM careers and nurturing innovation.
“We want to make sure that more women find lasting, rewarding and successful careers in STEM fields, regardless of their background,” Minister Husic said.
“Our focus is on supporting opportunity for Australians from all corners of the community into rewarding STEM careers.”
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This latest round of Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WiSE) grants provide between $500,000 and $1 million to expand successful projects that will increase awareness of STEM education and improve STEM opportunities for girls or women.
“The WiSE grants focus on projects that remove systemic and cultural barriers for women in STEM education, careers, innovation and entrepreneurship,” Minister Husic said.
“The grants program supports projects that increase the number of women in senior leadership and decision-making positions in government, research organisations, industry and business.”
Under this round, grants have been given to the following projects:
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The first three rounds of the WiSE program have provided $10 million for 54 projects, which have made a significant impact on the participation of women and girls in STEM across Australia.
Source: Minister for Industry and Science media release. Content has been edited for style and length.
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