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Introduction to Linkage Projects for funding commencing in July 2012

Introduction to Linkage Projects for funding commencing in July 2012. Marco Krischer Officer, Research Funding. Scheme Objectives. Encourage and develop strategic research alliances Enhance the scale and focus of research in NRPs Foster opportunities for postdoctoral researchers

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Introduction to Linkage Projects for funding commencing in July 2012

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  1. Introduction to Linkage Projects for funding commencing in July 2012 Marco Krischer Officer, Research Funding

  2. Scheme Objectives • Encourage and develop strategic research alliances • Enhance the scale and focus of research in NRPs • Foster opportunities for postdoctoral researchers • Provide outcome-oriented research training for high-calibre postgraduate research students • Produce a national pool of world class researchers

  3. Key Documents • ARC LP12 Funding Rules • Instructions to Applicants • FAQs All available on the ARC website: arc.gov.au

  4. Basic Principles • Collaborative research project between an Australian University and a Partner Organisation (PO) • PO(s)  Private, Non-Profit or Government Sector  Domestic or International • Both the ARC and the PO(s) will be directly providing funding for the project • PO(s) will provide cash and in-kind support

  5. Types of Investigators • Chief Investigator (CI) • Partner Investigator (PI) • Australian Postdoctoral Fellow Industry (APDI) • Linkage Industry Fellow (LIF)

  6. Example 1

  7. Example 2

  8. General Timeline • November: Submit proposal • January: Respond to assessor reports • April: Receive results • July: Funding available • By June 2013: Final project commencement date

  9. Selection Criteria • Investigators (20%) • Proposed Project Content (50% made up of) • Significance and Innovation (25%) • Approach and Training (15%) • Research Environment (10%) • Nature of the Alliance and commitment from Partner Organisations (30%)

  10. Funding • 2 to 5 years commencing 1 July 2012 • Min. $30,000 p.a. ↔ max. $500,000 p.a. • Project personnel (RAs, technicians, lab attendants) • Postdoctoral Fellows • MA and PhD students • Teaching relief • Temporary Transfer of Personnel • Project costs

  11. Project Costs • Equipment • Maintenance • Access to Workshop services • Travel for project personnel • Publication and dissemination of project outputs

  12. Partner Organisation Contributions • PO contributions for a Proposal (combined cash + in-kind), must at least match the total amount sought from the ARC • If a Proposal is seeking less than $500k p.a. from the ARC, the combined PO Cash Contributions must be at least 20% of the total amount sought from the ARC • If a Proposal is seeking $500k p.a. or more, the combined PO Cash Contributions must be at least 50% of the total amount sought from the ARC

  13. Application Format • A – Administrative Summary • B – Classifications • C – Project Description • D – Project Cost • E – Budget Justification • F – Personnel • G – Partner Organisation • H – Research Support • I – Statements on Progress • J – Additional Details

  14. Application Kit • Summary of Funding Rules and Instructions to Applicants • Templates • Calculators: Travel Costs, Salaries

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