Get to know our current team of staff, PhD students, research partners, adjuncts and associates.
NATSEM specialises in applying social and economic models to inform robust policy decision-making. These include well-established models, such as Stinmod+, SpatialMSM and Smart and Skilled Simulator (SASSI). The Centre also designs mixed method evidence and evaluation models according to client need.
We provide research services through commissioned or consultancy work. Our team has vast experience translating NATSEM modelling into real-world contexts; this is part of the Centre's purpose to support strong policy through robust evidence.
NATSEM is a vibrant community of researchers that are active within national and international networks. Explore our annual events, including the NATSEM annual address, AUSBUDGET and workshops.
NATSEM is one of Australia's leading centres for research into economic, social and public policy issues.
This reputation is underpinned by success in competitive grants and quality peer-reviewed publication. NATSEM's core strength is its depth, breadth and flexibility of research expertise. Ours is a highly collaborative research culture with a vibrant community of PhD scholars.
NATSEM accepts expressions of interest for PhD studies on a rolling basis.
We welcome applications in the Centre’s four key research specialisations. Candidates from different disciplinary backgrounds are welcome to apply.
UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.
