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Australia-China Science and Research Fund Joint Research Centres (ACSRF JRCs)

Australian Government · Australia

Funding for collaborative science and technology research projects between Australian organisations and Chinese partners through virtual Joint Research Centres. The program supports research in priority areas to deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for Australia and China.

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Funding

Up to $1M

Duration

up to 3 years

Location

Australia, China

Who Can Apply

Must have an active Australian Business Number and be an eligible Australian incorporated entity. Must undertake a research project in a specified priority area. Must include a Chinese primary partner applying through the corresponding Chinese system. Must include an Australian end user or industry partner able to apply the research outcomes.
To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following eligible entities: a company incorporated in Australia, an incorporated not for profit organisation, a Publicly Funded Research Organisation (PFRO), a Cooperative Research Centre, or another Australian incorporated entity. Joint applications involving more than one Australian partner are acceptable provided the lead applicant is the main driver of the project and eligible to apply. A maximum of two applications is allowed per applicant and only one application per priority area. Applications must involve a Chinese primary partner who has submitted, or is in the process of submitting, a corresponding application to the relevant Chinese organisation in accordance with guidelines or instructions issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China (MOST), and an Australian end user or industry partner that can apply the research outcomes. The project must involve research in a priority area.

What's Funded

Establishing and operating virtual Joint Research Centres linking Australian and Chinese research institutions to undertake collaborative research projects in priority areas including food and agribusiness, digital technology, energy and resources, and advanced materials.

Expected Outcomes

Advanced research in priority areas, scientific outputs, collaboration between Australian and Chinese partners, and economic, environmental and social benefits for Australia and China, with research outcomes capable of application by an Australian end user or industry partner.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitcooperativeother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

researchinnovationcommercialisation

Keywords

Australia-China Science and Research FundJoint Research Centresinternational collaborationscienceresearchtechnologyfood and agribusinessdigital technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Australia-China Science and Research Fund Joint Research Centres (ACSRF JRCs)?

The Australia-China Science and Research Fund Joint Research Centres (ACSRF JRCs) is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $1M in funding. Funding for collaborative science and technology research projects between Australian organisations and Chinese partners through virtual Joint Research Centres. The program supports research in priority areas to deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for Australia and China.

How much funding does the Australia-China Science and Research Fund Joint Research Centres (ACSRF JRCs) provide?

The Australia-China Science and Research Fund Joint Research Centres (ACSRF JRCs) provides Up to $1M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 3 years.

Who is eligible for the Australia-China Science and Research Fund Joint Research Centres (ACSRF JRCs)?

Must have an active Australian Business Number and be an eligible Australian incorporated entity. Must undertake a research project in a specified priority area. Must include a Chinese primary partner applying through the corresponding Chinese system. Must include an Australian end user or industry partner able to apply the research outcomes.

What activities are funded?

Establishing and operating virtual Joint Research Centres linking Australian and Chinese research institutions to undertake collaborative research projects in priority areas including food and agribusiness, digital technology, energy and resources, and advanced materials.

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