IMOS welcomes the ongoing funding through the 2023 Research Infrastructure Investment Plan released today.
The Department of Education has today announced the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) will receive $63.5m over four years under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), to address Australia’s strategic science and research priorities.
The funding announced today includes $37m for new activities in IMOS including;
- Step-change observing,
- CoastRI,
- Data delivery uplift.
“IMOS is thrilled to receive ongoing funding from the Australian Government through the Research Infrastructure Investment Plan released today,” says IMOS Director Michelle Heupel.
“The continued funding allows IMOS to underpin research that delivers benefits across Australian society, its environment and its economy.”
IMOS provides world-leading environment and climate research infrastructure across Australia’s ocean estate, able to respond and adapt to address challenges.
“The new investment will allow IMOS to grow and evolve as we establish new elements of the observing program and find innovative ways to deliver data to support and broaden our user base.”