Mid-Career Industry Fellowships - Grant ID: IM230100125

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/IM230100125

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Funded Activity Summary

Life prediction and optimisation of advanced first-wall fusion materials. The project focusses on accelerating the development radiation-tolerant materials for fusion energy, in collaboration with HB11 and Tokamak Energy. Specifically, we aim to understand the degradation mechanisms of the “first-wall” component, which is exposed to high energy radiation. In turn, this will (a) enable accurate life assessments of the component, and (b) inform how to optimise it material for longer-lasting fusion devices. The outcomes directly reduce the cost of energy produced by the partner’s fusion devices, help bridge the gap from TRL 3 to 6, and provide valuable inputs for techno-economic models and licensing applications. The fellowship will also enhance Australia’s prominence in the international fusion energy stage.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 05-06-2024

End Date: 04-06-2028

Funding Scheme: Mid-Career Industry Fellowships

Funding Amount: $1,053,296.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Materials engineering | Nuclear engineering (incl. fuel enrichment and waste processing and storage) | Metals and alloy materials | Composite and hybrid materials

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Composite and hybrid materials | Expanding Knowledge In Engineering | Materials engineering | Metals and alloy materials | Nuclear Energy | Nuclear engineering (incl. fuel enrichment and waste processing and storage)

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