CRC Applications Open Now

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol45 Issue20 18–22 May 2020

CRC Applications Open

Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term (up to 10 years), industry-led research collaborations. Round 22 of this scheme for funding commencing in 2021 is now open.

Eligible applications must have at least one Australian industry organisation and one Australian research organisation in an agreed collaboration. Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. There is no specified limit to funding for each CRC; applications in the past have been awarded between $7 and $75 million.

Applications are split over two stages. Stage 1 closes on 29 July 2020. The CRC Advisory Committee will assess all eligible Stage 1 applications and make recommendations to the Minister on which applications are suitable for progression to Stage 2. The Minister will invite the most meritorious Stage 1 applicants to submit a Stage 2 application (Oct/Nov), and attend an interview with the CRC Advisory Committee (Feb 2021), with outcomes announced shortly thereafter (Mar 2021).

If you intend to apply for CRC funding please notify your Research Office science.jaeger.rm@anu.edu.au so that we can ensure you receive up to date information about the scheme.

Dates and deadlines:

Stage 1 applications open:  Now

Stage 1 funder deadline:  Wednesday 29 July 2020