1. Funding Opportunities for International Researchers 12 February 2015 Dr Fiona Cameron Executive Director

2. Australian Government support for science, research and innovation shown in red (Treasury omitted) 2014–15 Federal Budget (Approx. AU$415 Billion)

3. Commonwealth Investment in R&D 2014–15 ≈$9b

4. National Competitive Grants Program Discovery ProgramsLinkage Programs Laureate Fellowships Future Fellowships DECRA Discovery Projects Centres of Excellence Co- Funded & SRI Linkage Projects Other Fellowships Area of box represents $$ awarded over the period 2008–2013. N.b. ITRP & DECRA running for less than five years. LIEF ITRP

5. Most ARC funding schemes are open to international applicants applying through eligible Australian organisations Partner Investigators (PIs) can be based overseas Project funding for travel, including for overseas PIs, to support international collaboration Information on International Collaboration in ARC schemes: www.arc.gov.au > General Information > International Collaboration, Engagement and Strategy Support for international collaboration

6. International Collaboration on ARC Funded Projects, 2009–2014 *Outcomes for 2014 are not complete and do not include funding for Future Fellowships, Australian Laureate Fellowships, Linkage Projects.

7. International Collaboration by Country 2009–2014 *Outcomes for 2014 are not complete and do not include funding for Future Fellowships, Australian Laureate Fellowships, Linkage Projects.

8. ARC funding ($AUD) by allocation year for projects collaborating with India

9. Instances of collaboration with India by scheme 2014

10. Excellence in research for Australia