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Nature 436, 451 (28 July 2005) | doi:10.1038/436451b; Published online 27 July 2005
Australian scientists protest at loss of funding board
Carina Dennis
The Australian government has abolished the board of the nation's basic research agency, raising concerns that funding will become susceptible to political interference.The Australian Research Council (ARC) administered AUS$556 million (US$420 million) in competitive grants this year.
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