1. Introduction to Linkage Projects for funding commencing in July 2013 Marco Krischer Officer, Research Funding

2. © RMIT University 2009 2 Scheme Objectives Initiate and/or 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 LP13 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 cash or in-kind Must have at least one Australian PO

5. © RMIT University 2009 5 Types of Investigators Chief Investigator (CI) Partner Investigator (PI)

6. © RMIT University 2009 6 Example 1

7. © RMIT University 2009 7 Example 2

8. © RMIT University 2009 8 Timeline November 2012Submit proposal January 2013Respond to assessor reports April/June (2013)Receive results July 2013Funding available By June 2014Final project commencement date (Partner Organisation Collaborative Agreement must be finalised)

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 3 years commencing 1 July 2013 Min. $50,000 p.a. ↔ max. $300,000 p.a. Project personnel (RAs, technicians, lab attendants) Postdoctoral Fellows Stipends for postgraduate students (no specified level) Teaching relief “Project Costs”

11. © RMIT University 2009 11 Project Costs Equipment Maintenance Access to expert services Travel for CIs and PIs Publication and dissemination of project outputs

12. © RMIT University 2009 12 Partner Organisation Contributions PO contributions for a Proposal (cash + in-kind), must at least match the total amount requested from the ARC The combined PO Cash Contribution must be at least 25% of the total amount requested from the ARC Where Commonwealth, State or Territory organisations are involved, their contribution (cash + in-kind) will only count for up to 25 per cent of the total Partner Organisation contribution.

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14. © RMIT University 2009 14 Application Format (TBC) 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 Funding Rules Instructions to Applicants Templates Calculators: Travel Costs, Salaries