Ten projects led by Western Sydney University researchers have been collectively awarded more than $8 million through the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2025 Discovery Projects scheme.
The Discovery Program aims to nurture research excellence, contribute to the growth of Australia’s research and innovation capacity, encourage research and training in high-quality research environments and enhance the international competitiveness of Australian research.
This funding outcome represents a 71.4% success rate for Western, notably higher than the 47% success rate across the sector.
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research, Enterprise and Global) Professor Deborah Sweeney congratulated all involved in this funding success.
“This impressive funding success reflects Western’s continued focus on sustained research excellence, innovation, and outcomes that translate into impactful economic, social and environmental change for the communities we serve around the globe,” said Professor Sweeney.
For a full list of funded Discovery Projects for 2025, including a snapshot of funding by state and territory, please view the Grant Announcement Kit
