Professor William Laurance is one of the fifteen world-class researchers to be awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships to tackle some of the most urgent and complex research issues facing Australia and the world. The Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme gives outstanding research leaders the opportunity to solve big problems and pass on their skills to the next generation, Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr said today.

“Consistent with their high international standing, the 15 Australian Laureate Fellows will collaborate with research partners from 28 countries. This will not only make for better research outcomes; it will extend Australia’s international research connections, which are vital for our performance in the increasingly integrated global research system.”

Information about the Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme and biographies and media contact details for all 15 fellows are available at www.arc.gov.au/media/major_announce.htm.

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