AsianScientist (Jul. 1, 2013) – Australia’s two largest publicly funded research agencies, the CSIRO and the Defense Science and Technology Organization (DSTO), have signed a Strategic Relationship Agreement aimed at high-impact research priorities.
Technologies which will come under the umbrella of the agreement include horizon scanning and emerging technologies, manufacturing technologies, advanced materials, intelligent processing, energy storage, autonomous systems, sensors and biotechnology.
Under the alliance the two organizations will also share professional development training programs for staff, undertake staff exchanges and joint community outreach activities and share infrastructure including participation in each other’s innovation precincts.
“This agreement puts two powerhouses together to support high-tech development for Australia,” CSIRO Chief Executive Dr. Megan Clark said.
Chief Defense Scientist Dr. Alex Zelinsky who leads DSTO said the agreement was a significant step in conducting world-leading collaborative research for dual use technologies, which have both defense and civilian applications.
“This collaboration is an opportunity to undertake research into high-impact areas and take a big picture approach to the development of Australia’s national research capability,” Dr. Zelinsky said. “With our combined approach we can address Australia’s research priorities, contribute to the National Innovation System and jointly deliver impact to the nation.”
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Source: CSIRO.
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