ARC LINKAGE PROJECTS 2014 FUNDING RULES & CHANGES KEY DATES RSO CONTACTS Christine Maher Research Services Office

ARC LINKAGE PROJECTS OBJECTIVES initiate and/or develop long-term strategic research alliances between higher education organisations and other organisations, including industry and end-users, in order to apply advanced knowledge to problems and/or to provide opportunities to obtain national economic, social or cultural benefits; enhance the scale and focus of research in National Research Priorities; foster opportunities for researchers to pursue internationally competitive research in collaboration with organisations outside the higher education sector; *targeting those who have demonstrated a clear commitment to high-quality research and promote growth of a national pool of world-class researchers *to meet the needs of the broader Australian innovation system. *additional or changed text for this year

ARC LP14 FUNDING RULES Funding Rules www.arc.gov.au/pdf/LP14/LP14%20Funding%20Rules.pdf Instructions to Applicants www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/lp/lp_instructions.htm TBA Frequently Asked Questions

ARC FUNDING Minimum request $50,000 per year; maximum request $300,000 per year [section Cl 5.1.2] Period of funding: 2 - 3 years [section Cl 5.1.3] 5.4.2 The Linkage Projects scheme does not support: … b. Medical and Dental Research, as defined at section 3. Medical and Dental Research means research and/or training primarily and substantially aimed at understanding or treating a human disease or health condition, and as defined on the ARC website at www.arc.gov.au/applicants/md_research.htm

Strategic Research Priorities – replace National Research Priorities One of the Objectives of the Linkage Projects Scheme is to promote the scale and focus of research in the Strategic Research Priorities 4.2.1 b. The National Research Priorities (NRPs) have been discontinued and any associated reporting requirements will be phased out by 30 June 2014, and replaced by the Strategic Research Priorities. Five Societal Challenges Living in a changing environment Promoting population health and wellbeing Managing our food and water assets Securing Australia’s place in a changing world Lifting productivity and economic growth. Full details here: http://innovation.gov.au/research/Pages/StrategicResearchPriorities.aspx

Leverage of ARC funding ARC Strategic Plan - PROGRAM GOAL 1: Linkage Projects ARC 2013-14 Target Financial commitment (cash and in-kind) from partner organisations for every dollar contributed by the ARC Greater than $1.90 Proportion of partner organisations that indicate that their involvement in projects was beneficial or very beneficial (Linkage Projects scheme) Greater than 90 per cent Proportion of projects involving international collaboration Greater than 42 per cent www.arc.gov.au/about_arc/Goals_Linkage.htm 2013 Of 785 proposals considered for 2013 funding, 39% were approved – total ARC funds $101.8 million 576 Partner Organisations involved with these projects - total Partner cash and in-kind $193.8 million. This represents on average $1.90 from Partner Organisations for every dollar funded by the ARC. 2013 Administering Organisations South Australia Proposals considered Proposals approved Success rate ARC approved funding over project life Partner Org cash & in-kind for approved projects Partner Org $ per ARC funded $ Flinders University 9 4 44.4% $1,089,733 $1,665,543 $1.53 University of Adelaide 27 14 51.9% $5,400,345 $10,005,565 $1.85 UniSA 26 12 46.2% $2,817,005 $5,196,116

ARC Funding can be requested for (5.2.1): expenditure on fieldwork essential to the project, including technical and logistical support, and travel and accommodation costs, for CIs, PIs and research support personnel (NEW) Fieldwork defined as the collection of information integral to the project outside of a laboratory, library or workplace setting and often in a location external to the researcher’s normal place of employment b. Expert services of a third party if the services are directly related to and necessary for the Project c. Maintenance and access to infrastructure and equipment required for the Project d. Personnel: salary support for research associates and assistants, technicians and laboratory attendants at an appropriate salary level, including 28% on-costs, for the Administering Organisation stipends for HDR students, in whole or in part, at an appropriate level for the Administering Organisation or the relevant industry sector (2014 APA will be approx. $25,640) e. Publication and dissemination of Project outputs and outreach activity costs (not limited to 2% of budget) f. Specialised computer equipment and software essential to the Project g. Teaching relief for CIs up to a total value of $40,000 per year. h. Travel costs essential to the Project, including economy travel costs for domestic and/or international travel and accommodation, not exceeding $50,000 over the life of the project. Funding is permitted for CIs, PIs and research support personnel (NEW). i. Web hosting and web development specific to the project. (NEW)

Research Environment Definition of Research Environment has been amended Only refers to the laboratory, department, school, centre or institute within an Administering Organisation or Partner Organisation – does not include Other Eligible Organisations.  Now includes the provision of opportunities for knowledge growth, innovation, collaboration, mentoring and student training.

Partner Organisations 6.2.1 A Proposal must include at least one (1) Partner Organisation. There is no longer a specific requirement for a Proposal to include at least one Australian Partner Organisation (NEW) For each Partner Organisation, three conditions must be met [Section 6.2.4]: a. evidence of new or on-going collaboration between the Partner Organisation and the Administering Organisation; b. no duplication of Commonwealth funding for the research and/or activities funded for the Project; and c. a contribution of cash and/or in-kind or other material resources from each Partner Organisation, having regard to the total cost of the Project and the relative contribution of each PI.

Partner Contributions The combined Partner Organisation contributions for a Proposal (i.e. the total of the cash and in-kind contributions of the Partner Organisations) must at least match 100% the total funding requested from the ARC [section 6.3.2] The combined Partner Organisation(s) eligible Cash Contribution must be at least 25 per cent of the total funding requested from the ARC [section 6.3.4] Example: If ARC request is $100,000 Partner Cash must be at least $25,000 Total of the combined Partner cash and in-kind contributions must be at least $100,000

Partner Investigators (PI) at least one PI from each Partner Organisation must be nominated [section 7.1.2] A PI must [section 7.3.3] a. take significant intellectual responsibility for the conduct of the Project and for any strategic decisions called for in its pursuit and the communication of results; and/or b. have the experience and capacity to provide effective supervision, support and mentoring of research personnel associated with the Project; and/or c. have the relevant skills and experiences to effectively manage a similar scale research Project. 7.3.4 A PI who is representing a Partner Organisation on the Proposal is required to have a role within that Partner Organisation (NEW) .

Partner Support Letters Each Partner Organisation’s letter of support must [section 6.2.6]: a. include the official letterhead; b. be of no more than two A4 pages; c. include a brief profile of the organisation; d. provide details of the Cash and/or In-kind Contributions; e. demonstrate the source of its Cash Contribution (if a Cash Contribution is being made); f. certify that no part of its Cash Contribution is drawn from funds previously appropriated or awarded from Commonwealth or Australian State or Territory sources for the purposes of research; g. certify that it will meet the requirements outlined in a standard Funding Agreement, including the requirement to enter into arrangements regarding intellectual property; and h. be signed by the Chief Executive Officer, or delegate.

Other Organisations In addition to Partner Organisations, Other Organisations can be involved in Linkage Projects An Other Organisation is one which is listed in a Linkage Projects Proposal and is not an Eligible Organisation or a Partner Organisation. Any cash or in-kind contributed by an Other Organisation is not counted as part of the matching funding requirement.

BUDGET - Personnel Calculations Calculation steps 1. Determine appropriate time in-put project leader (CI 1) - typically 0.2-0.4 EFT depending upon size of project other CIs and PI’s – typically 0.05-0.2 EFT 0.05 EFT (~1 day/month) for a Prof who would attend fortnightly project meetings, six monthly workshops and edit reports and publications. 0.1 EFT (1 day/fortnight) – specialist role 0.2 EFT (1 day/week) – active and regular contributor role possibly involving some supervision 2. Determine appropriate level Predetermined if current staff member or PI If to be recruited, consider qualification and experience required If with PhD qualified – level A/4 and above Research assistant – level A 1-3 Technical support – HEO Student or staff?? 3. Use Flinders salary scales + 28% oncosts – or PO salaries 4. For part or full stipends for PhD, use current APA rate.

budget - Non Personnel Calculations Domestic and international travel costs (economy only; not exceeding $50,000 total) For CIs, PIs and research support personnel. Travel to Partner Organisations or PI travel to CI’s Conference travel requests must include conference details Expert services of a third party Consultants e.g. translation, transcription, workshop services, data collection/analysis Justify why the services directly related to and necessary for the Project Specialised computer equipment and software Justify why the services are directly related to and necessary for the Project Cannot be basic computer facilities such as desktop computers, portable computer devices, printers and other standard software Teaching Relief (Special Condition of award) For CI’s - up to a total value of $40,000 per year Maintenance Technical support (remember Uni in-kind) Basic items (inc. PO in-kind) Field or survey research expenses (including travel) includes technical/logistical support, travel and accommodation costs, for CIs, PIs and research support personnel Not counted towards the $50,000 travel limit

BUDGET JUSTIFICATION Use same budget headings and order as budget table – e.g. Personnel Identify which personnel are being funded (level, %) + on-costs. CI, staff member/PI responsible for … Domestic / International Travel To allow researchers to travel from … to … to undertake …. Figure reflects the cost for travel between …. and …., return. The estimated cost per person is: $a return airfare, $b/day car hire, daily meal allowance of $c/day and accommodation expenses of $d/day Expert services Maintenance and access to infrastructure and equipment Consumable, glassware & material costs are estimated to be $..($..cash and $.. in-kind) Specialised computer equipment and software Two important and low cost pieces of equipment for the project are requested: X Y (discussed in section z). Teaching relief for CIs Maintenance Costs calculated on internal, cost-recovery payments and include: Field Research Expenses Specify who is travelling, dates, destinations, accommodation, per diem etc

IMPORTANT DATES Key Activities LP14 Dates Flinders RSO Expressions of Interest Due 9 August 2013 EOI face-to-face feedback meetings Early September 2013 Flinders ARC Grant Writing Workshop Health Sciences Lecture Theatre 1.09 https://www.flinders.edu.au/staffdev/index.php/course/AKL 3pm to 5pm, 3 September 2013 Presenters: College of experts members ARC Linkage Scheme LP13 Opens in RMS 18 September 2013 Eligibility Exemption Requests N/A Request not to Assess* http://www.arc.gov.au/applicants/request_notassesform.htm   Late October 2013* Faculty Quality Review Process & Feedback to Researchers: Draft Application (full; RMS generated) 16 October 2013 RSO Compliance Review: Draft Application (full; RMS generated) (4 weeks prior to closing date) ARC Linkage Scheme LP13 Closes in RMS* TBA – mid-November 2013*

Useful Resources RSO website http://www.flinders.edu.au/research/info-for-researchers/grants/new-grants-page.cfm Faculty / peers Grants library: contact RSO Grants Officer Salaries: http://www.flinders.edu.au/hrsps/ps/salary.htm Budget Tool: http://www.flinders.edu.au/about_research_files/Documents/Grants%20and%20Funding/FlindersBudgetTool%20Feb2012.xls Flinders Partners - Partnering Program a service package (including market research, workshops, mentoring and funding) designed to enable researchers to develop a partnership over a period of up to 12 months, culminating in a collaborative grant submission.

Contact Christine Maher (X12045) for assistance with Funding rules ALL Applications MUST be accompanied by a fully signed Flinders Certification Form, and relevant ARC Certification Forms, signed http://www.flinders.edu.au/about_research_files/Documents/Grants%20and%20Funding/FUSACertForm%20(Compatability%20version).doc RSO Contact Contact Christine Maher (X12045) for assistance with Funding rules Eligibility Access to ARC Proposal library etc. Compliance Review RMS ID Flinders Certification Form 19