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The Department of Education will fund novel, multi-disciplinary research projects that align with its screen use research priorities. Successful projects will support the translation of research into policy improvements and new policy initiatives.
January 2025
What was approved
Approved for Australian Catholic University
Seeing the bigger picture: Exploring children’s screen time and outcomes through collaborative data analysis
$341,307 was approved by
Minister for Education and Early LearningDate approved
January 2025Location of the recipient
North Sydney 2060About the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
21
Priority grant
Agency funding this grant
Department of EducationProgram term
31/12/2026What was approved
Approved for Australian National University
The impact of excessive screen time on students’ academic achievement, cognitive functioning and mental health: A ten-year longitudinal study
$125,625 was approved by
Minister for Education and Early LearningDate approved
January 2025Location of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
21
Priority grant
Agency funding this grant
Department of EducationProgram term
31/12/2026What was approved
Approved for Black Dog Institute, UNSW Sydney
Effects of recreational screen use on the mental and physical health of Australian high school students: when does screen use become problematic, who is most at risk and why?
$416,546 was approved by
Minister for Education and Early LearningDate approved
January 2025Location of the recipient
Randwick 2031About the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
21
Priority grant
Agency funding this grant
Department of EducationProgram term
31/12/2026What was approved
Approved for Macquarie University
Best practice in screen use for education: Empowering students, teachers and school communities for digital learning
$426,943 was approved by
Minister for Education and Early LearningDate approved
January 2025Location of the recipient
North Ryde 2113About the grant
Applications approved
4
Applications received
21
Priority grant
Agency funding this grant
Department of EducationProgram term
31/12/2026