ClosedBusinessRound 4
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 in priority areas. Grants support Joint Research Centres to deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for Australia and China.
Funding
Up to $1M
Duration
up to 3 years
Location
Australia, China
Who Can Apply
• Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Be an eligible Australian incorporated entity
• Eligible entities include a company incorporated in Australia
• Eligible entities include an incorporated not for profit organisation
• Eligible entities include a Publicly Funded Research Organisation (PFRO)
• Eligible entities include a Cooperative Research Centre
• Eligible entities include another Australian incorporated entity
• Joint applications are allowed if the lead applicant is eligible and is the main driver of the project
• Must involve a Chinese primary partner that has submitted, or is submitting, a corresponding application through the relevant Chinese system
• Must involve an Australian end user or industry partner that can apply the research outcomes
• Maximum of two applications per applicant
• Only one application per priority area
• Project must involve research in a priority area
To be eligible, applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be an eligible Australian incorporated entity, including 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. Applications must involve a Chinese primary partner that has submitted, or is submitting, a corresponding application through the relevant Chinese system, and an Australian end user or industry partner that can apply the research outcomes. Joint applications with more than one Australian partner are permitted if the lead applicant is eligible and is the main driver of the project. A maximum of two applications is allowed per applicant and only one application per priority area. The project must involve research in a priority area.
What's Funded
Collaborative research projects undertaken through virtual Joint Research Centres linking Australian and Chinese research institutions in priority areas such as food and agribusiness, digital technology, energy and resources, and advanced materials.Before you apply
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Advancement of research in priority areas, scientific outputs, benefits to Australia and China, and delivery of research activities by capable project partners with pathways for application of outcomes by an Australian end user or industry partner.Grant not accepting applications
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Stage
any
Funding Purposes
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Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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 in priority areas. Grants support Joint Research Centres to deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for Australia and China.
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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.
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Who is eligible for the Australia-China Science and Research Fund Joint Research Centres (ACSRF JRCs)?
- Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Be an eligible Australian incorporated entity
- Eligible entities include a company incorporated in Australia
- Eligible entities include an incorporated not for profit organisation
- Eligible entities include a Publicly Funded Research Organisation (PFRO)
- Eligible entities include a Cooperative Research Centre
- Eligible entities include another Australian incorporated entity
- Joint applications are allowed if the lead applicant is eligible and is the main driver of the project
- Must involve a Chinese primary partner that has submitted, or is submitting, a corresponding application through the relevant Chinese system
- Must involve an Australian end user or industry partner that can apply the research outcomes
- Maximum of two applications per applicant
- Only one application per priority area
- Project must involve research in a priority area
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What activities are funded?
Collaborative research projects undertaken through virtual Joint Research Centres linking Australian and Chinese research institutions in priority areas such as food and agribusiness, digital technology, energy and resources, and advanced materials.
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