{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260100521"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260100521","attributes":{"code":"DE260100521","administering-organisation":"The Australian National University","announcement-administering-organisation":"The Australian National University","scheme-name":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2026,"years-funded":3,"project-start-date":"2026-01-01","anticipated-end-date":"2028-12-31","grant-summary":"Crossing Wallace’s Line: Lombok's Role in Early Human Dispersals. This project aims to explore when and how early humans first crossed Wallace’s Line, focusing on Lombok Island's role in these movements. By using a range of scientific methods and conducting new archaeological excavations, the project will provide fresh insights into the origins of ancient humans in Indonesia and the development of maritime technology that led to the first settlement of Australia. The research is expected to foster strong partnerships between emerging Australian and Indonesian scholars, promote cultural knowledge sharing, and support collaborative efforts that advance Australian science and diplomatic goals included in our economic strategy and scientific diplomacy priorities for the region.","funding-current":529275.00,"funding-at-announcement":525035,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Shimona","familyName":"Kealy","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-0646-1313 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Shimona","familyName":"Kealy","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-0646-1313 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"The Australian National University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"ACT"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"The Australian National University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"ACT"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4301","name":"Archaeology","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"430102","name":"Archaeology of Asia, Africa and the Americas","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"130702","name":"Understanding Asia’s Past","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280113","name":"Expanding Knowledge In History, Heritage and Archaeology","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Indonesia"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"This project explores a pivotal chapter of human history—the first sea crossings into the Indo-Australian region, including the early settlement of Australia. By focusing on Lombok Island, the project aims to uncover evidence of when, how, and why ancient humans first crossed Wallace’s Line, one of the world’s most significant biogeographic boundaries. The research will provide valuable insights into early maritime technology, human adaptability, and the origins of seafaring in our region. These discoveries will enrich our understanding of the deep connections between Australia and Indonesia, helping to celebrate and share our shared human heritage.\nThe project will also foster enduring research partnerships through direct collaborations between Australian & Indonesian academics and joint undergraduate student training, boosting scientific capacity across both nations. Translational outputs such as media features, podcast interviews, and social media content in both English and Bahasa Indonesia will engage diverse audiences. By deepening our understanding of Australasian prehistory, this research sheds light on the ancestors of the region’s first peoples and the ancient human story that connects us all, contributing knowledge relevant to sectors such as education, tourism, and cultural heritage. These efforts will celebrate our shared human heritage bringing new perspectives to the broader public."}}}