Dr. Richard Price

Associate Professor

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Biography

Richard Price is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Fenner School of Environment & Society at the Australian National University. He is the Director of Kiri-ganai Research, an Australian environmental research company. Richard has received the prestigious Australian Banksia Award for biodiversity research and was a finalist for the Eureka Science Awards. His portfolio includes leading the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, where he coordinated a $50 million research initiative involving 200 researchers. He has also held key advisory roles for the governments of China and Australia, helping to shape environmental policy. Richard's research interests focus on climate change policy and the creation of inter-jurisdictional policy committees. He has a strong background in sociology, having earned his PhD from Charles Sturt University. Throughout his career, Richard has been involved in significant national environmental initiatives and has contributed to numerous research programs in Australia and Indonesia. Notable achievements include his leadership in creating frameworks for rural research funding and collaboration across various governmental bodies. He has also been a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology since 2013.

Research Interests

Experience

Portfolio Director

2017-08-15 — 2022-11-30

Centre Invasive Species Solutions • Australia

Led initiatives in invasive species research, involving significant funding and the collaboration of numerous researchers.

Research Director

2014-03-15 — 2017-07-31

Australia-Indonesia Centre • Australia

Directed research collaborations between Australia and Indonesia, focusing on environmental policies.

Managing Director

2003-06-30 — Present

Kiri-ganai Research • Australia

Oversaw environmental research projects and policy development in collaboration with international partners.

Executive Manager Program Director

1990-03-01 — 2003-02-28

Land & Water Australia • Australia

Managed programs aimed at addressing national water and land management issues.

Director Rural Research Policy

1988-12-01 — 1990-02-28

Commonwealth Department of Primary Industries and Energy • Australia

Directed policy development for rural research funding and collaboration.

Awards

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Australian Banksia Award

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Eureka Science Awards

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Eureka Science Awards

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.