Funding for Medium to Long-Term, Industry-Led Research Collaborations (Australia)
Deadline: 29 July 2020
The Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) is seeking applications for Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants to provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations.
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The CRC program (the program) supports industry-led collaborations between industry, researchers and the community. The program is a proven model for linking researchers with industry to focus on research and development towards use and commercialisation.
Objectives
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The objectives of the program are to:
improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries, especially where Australia has a competitive strength, and in line with government priorities
foster high quality research to solve industry-identified problems through industry-led and outcome-focused collaborative research partnerships between industry entities and research organisations
encourage and facilitate small and medium enterprise (SME) participation in collaborative research.
Outcomes
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The intended outcomes of the program include:
establishing industry-research sector collaborations
SME participation in collaborative research
collaborative research results
research results relevant to government priorities
increased research skills in industry and increased industry capability in research
improved competitiveness and productivity for industry participating in CRCs and CRC-Ps
industry, research and other users valuing the program.
Elements
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The program consists of two elements:
CRCs Grants support medium to long term, industry-led collaborations; and
CRC Project Grants (CRC-Ps) support short term, industry-led collaborative research.
Eligible Activities
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To be eligible you must:
be a medium to long term industry-led collaborative research project to solve industry-identified problems and improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries
include an industry-focused education and training program, which must include, but is not limited to, a PhD program which complements the research program and increases engagement, technology development, skilled employees and R&D capacity within industry entities
implement strategies which build the R&D capacity within SMEs
deploy research outputs and encourage take-up by industry
Eligible activities must relate directly to the project and may include:
new research
proof of concept activities
pre-commercialisation of research outcomes
industry-focused education and training
conferences, workshops and communications
collaboration with international organisations providing national benefits to Australia
Eligibility Criteria
CRC grant applications are open to all industry sectors, research disciplines and community sectors.
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To be eligible you must:
submit your application from a group that has agreed to collaborate
have at least one Australian industry organisation and one Australian research organisation in your collaboration
show you can at least match the grant funding
if successful, establish the CRC as an incorporated company, limited by guarantee
For more information, visit https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Cooperative-Research-Centres-CRC-Grants