Defence expands future-focused human performance research
Defence is seeking to extend and expand scientific research in human performance through the DST-led Human Performance Research network (HPRnet).
DST established HPRnet in 2016 with a $4 million investment over 4 years from Army. HPRnet is currently funding research by universities across Australia focused on enhancing the cognitive and physical performance and resilience of military personnel.
The performance of its people and their ability to adapt and prevail in future operational scenarios is a critical factor in building and sustaining the ADF's capability edge.
HPRnet is expanding to include the human performance priorities of Air Force and Navy with an investment of a further $4 million from the Next Generation Technologies Fund.
DST is seeking innovative proposals for future-focused research that can meaningfully address one or more of the ADF's Human Performance priorities.
These include:
- Physical preparation
- Physical augmentation
- Cognitive preparation
- Cognitive augmentation.
Successful universities could receive funding of up to $500,000 per study over four years and become members of the HPRnet research community.
Information sessions
The following free information sessions are being held around Australia for scientific researchers with Australian universities who would like to help soldiers enhance and improve their physical and cognitive performances:
Sydney
Monday 18 February
1pm-2pm
Harricks Auditorium
Engineers Australia
Ground Floor
8 Thomas Street
Chatswood, NSW
Register via Eventbrite
Brisbane
Tuesday 19 February
1pm-3pm
Hawken Auditorium
Engineers Australia
Level 1, Engineering House
447 Upper Edward St.
Spring Hill, QLD
Register via Eventbrite
Adelaide
Wednesday 20 February
10am-12pm
The Boardroom
The Science Exchange
55 Exchange Place
Adelaide, SA
Register via Eventbrite
Launceston
Thursday 21 February
10am-12pm
University of Tasmania,
Newnham Campus, TAS
Register via Eventbrite
Melbourne
Friday 22 February
10am-12pm
Forum and Innovation Hub
Engineers Australia
Level 31, 600 Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC
Regsiter via Eventbrite
Further information
Further details are available on the HPRnet Call for study proposals page.
