{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260101842"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260101842","attributes":{"code":"DE260101842","administering-organisation":"The University of Notre Dame Australia","announcement-administering-organisation":"The University of Notre Dame Australia","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":"Conserving rock art: collaborative innovation for climate-changed futures. The project aims to address limitations in existing rock art conservation and management techniques by evaluating practice and advancing collaborative innovation of improvements to mitigate environmental and human impacts. As our changing climate affects preservation and use of heritage places in unexpected ways, strategic investment of potential alternate methods and technologies collectively developed by First Nations people and academics is imperative to preserve these significant places. Research at select World Heritage and Nationally-heritage listed places will contribute substantially to future foundations, developing conservation outcomes for heritage places of national and international benefit in design, application and impact.","funding-current":534320.00,"funding-at-announcement":530079,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Melissa","familyName":"Marshall","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-3431-9007 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Melissa","familyName":"Marshall","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-3431-9007 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"The University of Notre Dame Australia","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"WA"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"The University of Notre Dame Australia","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"WA"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4501","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, Language and History","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"450101","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Archaeology","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"450117","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"450118","name":"Conservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"210402","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Connection to Land and Environment","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"210404","name":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"210407","name":"Conserving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage and Culture","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Italy","Spain","United States of America"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"Research to advance techniques to care for Australia’s exceptional rock art have languished in recent decades. One of humanity’s great achievements, rock art communicates rich narratives as visible testament to the world’s oldest living culture. Yet threats from changing climates, environmental degradation and human impacts are increasing while existing tools remain inadequate. Partnering with Aboriginal communities, the project aims to develop innovative conservation techniques, enhancing our understanding while recognising the agency and authority of Aboriginal people.\nThe benefits of this research extend beyond academia to the broader Australian community. Economically, improved conservation practices can boost cultural tourism, creating jobs and drawing visitors to these heritage sites. Socially, this project fosters a deeper connection to place and culture, stimulating community pride and involvement in conservation efforts. Environmentally, the emergent techniques will ensure that rock art remains resilient against climate impacts long into the future.\nUsing multiple communication tools, we will inspire audiences to appreciate Australia’s unique cultural heritage. Through innovative conservation techniques, we will weave together Indigenous knowledge and scientific inquiry to foster resilience and enhance cultural appreciation. This project will drive tangible benefits for communities and ensure that these remarkable stories can be shared with generations to come."}}}