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

2. © RMIT University 2009 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. © RMIT University 2009 3 Key Documents ARC LP12 Funding Rules Instructions to Applicants FAQs All available on the ARC website: arc.gov.auarc.gov.au

4. © RMIT University 2009 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. © RMIT University 2009 5 Types of Investigators Chief Investigator (CI) Partner Investigator (PI) Australian Postdoctoral Fellow Industry (APDI) Linkage Industry Fellow (LIF)

6. © RMIT University 2009 6 Example 1

7. © RMIT University 2009 7 Example 2

8. © RMIT University 2009 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. © RMIT University 2009 9 Selection Criteria Investigators(20%) Proposed Project Content(50% made up of) 1. Significance and Innovation(25%) 2. Approach and Training(15%) 3. Research Environment(10%) Nature of the Alliance and commitment from Partner Organisations (30%)

10. © RMIT University 2009 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. © RMIT University 2009 11 Project Costs Equipment Maintenance Access to Workshop services Travel for project personnel Publication and dissemination of project outputs

12. © RMIT University 2009 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

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14. © RMIT University 2009 14 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

15. © RMIT University 2009 15 Application Kit Summary of Funding Rules and Instructions to Applicants Templates Calculators: Travel Costs, Salaries