ClosedResearchSecond funding round 2022
Collaboration and Innovation Fund — NSW
Up to $500K available
New South Wales Department of Education
The Collaboration and Innovation Fund provides grants to support university projects, programs and initiatives that align with the New South Wales Higher Education Strategy. It aims to enhance collaboration between universities and the New South Wales Government to address social, economic and environmental challenges.
Funding
Up to $500K
Closed
19 Apr 2022
Duration
by the end of 2025
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Lead applicant must be a New South Wales university that is a member of the New South Wales Vice Chancellors' Committee
• Other universities or higher education providers may participate as project partners
• Project must align with the New South Wales Higher Education Strategy
• Project should align with New South Wales Department of Education outcomes and targets
• Collaborative projects involving tertiary education, government, non-government or industry partners are highly regarded
• Applications including a New South Wales regional university as lead or partner are highly regarded
• Application must be signed by the project lead
• Application must be endorsed by senior executive and legal within the administering organisation
Eligible lead institutions are New South Wales universities that are members of the New South Wales Vice Chancellors' Committee. Other universities or higher education providers may participate as partners in a collaborative project led by an eligible New South Wales university. Applications should align with the New South Wales Higher Education Strategy and New South Wales Department of Education outcomes and targets. Projects involving multiple tertiary education, government, non-government or industry partners are highly regarded, and applications including a New South Wales regional university as a lead or partner institution will be highly regarded. Applications must be signed by the project lead and endorsed by senior executive and legal within the administering organisation.
What's Funded
Seed funding or co-investment for university-led projects, programs and initiatives aligned with the New South Wales Higher Education Strategy, including collaborative projects involving tertiary education, government, non-government or industry partners.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects should demonstrate alignment with the New South Wales Higher Education Strategy and Department of Education outcomes and targets, support education and skills outcomes in New South Wales, harness regional capability and innovation, and show financial sustainability and collaboration.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
university
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
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Keywords
higher educationuniversitiescollaborationinnovationregional capabilityeducation and skillsseed fundingco-investment
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Collaboration and Innovation Fund?
The Collaboration and Innovation Fund is a research grant offered by New South Wales Department of Education in Australia, providing Up to $500K in funding. The Collaboration and Innovation Fund provides grants to support university projects, programs and initiatives that align with the New South Wales Higher Education Strategy. It aims to enhance collaboration between universities and the New South Wales Government to address social, economic and environmental challenges.
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How much funding does the Collaboration and Innovation Fund provide?
The Collaboration and Innovation Fund provides Up to $500K in funding. The typical project duration is by the end of 2025.
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Who is eligible for the Collaboration and Innovation Fund?
- Lead applicant must be a New South Wales university that is a member of the New South Wales Vice Chancellors' Committee
- Other universities or higher education providers may participate as project partners
- Project must align with the New South Wales Higher Education Strategy
- Project should align with New South Wales Department of Education outcomes and targets
- Collaborative projects involving tertiary education, government, non-government or industry partners are highly regarded
- Applications including a New South Wales regional university as lead or partner are highly regarded
- Application must be signed by the project lead
- Application must be endorsed by senior executive and legal within the administering organisation
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When does the Collaboration and Innovation Fund close?
Applications closed on 19 Apr 2022.
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What activities are funded?
Seed funding or co-investment for university-led projects, programs and initiatives aligned with the New South Wales Higher Education Strategy, including collaborative projects involving tertiary education, government, non-government or industry partners.
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