LINKAGE EOI

2015 ARC Linkage Projects for funding in 2016

Information to consider before submitting an ARC Linkage Project Grant EOI:

ContextThe Linkage Projects scheme provides funding to Eligible Organisations to support research and development (R&D) projects which are collaborative between higher education researchers and other parts of the national innovation system, which are undertaken to acquire new knowledge, and which involve risk or innovation.

The scheme is a highly competitive one and the figure below shows the success rate across the sector during the period 2009–2014:

EOI AssessmentThe EOI process will examine criteria such as:

Excitement, rigour and innovation of the proposed project Significance of research problem and potential impact on partner organisation/s Publication intensity, citation analyses and academic impact in the field – team track record Capability and experience of the research team Supportive research environment Alignment with UWS research strengths and themes

PurposeThe purpose of this EOI process is to ensure applicants are provided with the best possible support, to maximise the University’s success and reputation in major competitive rounds, and to ensure that only high quality proposals are submitted.

ProcessThe EOI process will be lead by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) and assessed by an EOI Assessment Panel comprising a HASS and STEM Lead Strategist, the AOU Research Director, Professoriate, Director of Research Services, Senior Project Development Manager, Research Development Officer and a member of the Research Engagement, Development & Innovation team (REDI).

EOI OutcomesThe ORS will provide written feedback to each researcher who submits an EOI in this round.

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ARC Linkage - Success Rates - Sector

Office of Research Services – May 2015 – ARC Linkage Project Grant EOI form

ARC Linkage Project Grant Expression ofInterest (EOI) Form

This form must be completed and submitted in Word format to ResearchRDO@uws.edu.au by 5pm on TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 2015

An Expression of Interest (EOI) should be completed for each application (including applications administered by another university) on which you are a named CI.

I aim to submit this application through: University of Western Sydney (UWS) COMPLETE ALL PARTS 1-10

Another university COMPLETE PARTS 1-5 ONLY Please indicate:

Part 1: Preliminary discussionsHave you discussed this project with your Dean or Research Director?

No Yes

Part 2: Proposed Project Title (No more than 20 words)

Part 3: Proposed Research TeamHost Organisation details

First name Family name

Employing UWS Academic Unit

Employment status (e.g. contract, ongoing) FTE Area of expertise Cash

contributionIn kind contribution

e.g. Joshua Jones School of Medicine Permanent 1.0 Cell Biology 10,000 10,000

Partner Organisational detailsName of eligible Partner Organisation Area of Expertise Cash

contributionIn kind contribution

e.g. Neurocore Pty Ltd e.g Neuroimaging - 10,000

Other Eligible Organisation detailsName of Other Eligible Organisation Area of Expertise Cash

contributionIn kind contribution

Part 4: Which organisation unit will you be submitting your EOI through?

e.g. Centre for Health Research

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Does this EOI relate to an application that is being resubmitted?

No Yes – Please attach assessor’s reports and rebuttals.

Part 5: Research ClassificationSelect the UWS Research Theme where your research is best categorised in: Urban Living and Society: People, Culture, Economy and Built Environment Health and Well Being: Translation, Service and Innovation Education: Access, Equity, Pathways and Aspirational Change Environmental Sustainability: Climate, Agriculture and Resources

Complete the Classification Codes for your Proposed Project Proposal:

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Research Type

% FOR Code % SEO Code % KeywordsPure BasicStrategicAppliedExperimental Note: Provide 6 digit FOR & SEO codes (see Category Codes)

Part 6: Research ProposalProvide a detailed Project Description (no more than 1 page)

(i) Background, including significance of the problem

(ii) Aims and objectives

(iii) Methods

(iv) Expected outcomes and timeline

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Part 7: Significance of the Expected Outcomes AND/OR Innovation of the ConceptDescribe the significance and excitement of your Project Description to your field of research area to a non-academic audience (no more than 1 page)

(i) Why are these expected outcomes significant?

(ii) What is the potential innovation arising from the project?

(iii) Describe how your expected outcomes will contribute to the collaborator’s business needs

(iv) Describe the project’s contribution to Strategic Research Priorities*

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* www.arc.gov.au/about_arc/arc_profile.htm#priorities

Part 8: Research Expertise and EnvironmentDescribe the expertise and commitment of each team member and Partner Organisation and describe how their expertise will be used in the methods and techniques detailed in the Project Description (no more than 1 page)

(i) Research team – eligible organisationse.g.

- CIA name- Experience in the methods and techniques detailed in the Research Plan- Commitment

- CIB name- Experience in the methods and techniques detailed in the Research Plan- Commitment

(ii) Research team – Partner Organisation- Partner Organisation name (1)- Experience in the methods and techniques detailed in the Research Plan- Commitment

- Partner Organisation name (2)- Experience in the methods and techniques detailed in the Research Plan- Commitment

Describe how the research environment will enable the team to work together to achieve the project aims detailed in the Project Description (no more than 1 page)

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Part 9: Eligibility All CIs, PIs and Partner Organisations are eligible and have consented to be named on this EOI form.

Part 10: Submission To be submitted to the Office of Research Services at: ResearchRDO@uws.edu.au no later than 5pm on 30 June 2015. Late applications will not be supported by the PVC(R&I).

Timeline*Milestone DeadlineExpression of Interest (6 pages) submitted to ORS 30 Jun 2015Outcomes announcements by ORS 28 Jul 2015Draft Project Description (8 pages Word version) submitted to ORS 5 Oct 2015Draft project feedback TBADraft of full application submitted via RMS Oct 2015^

UWS deadline for full application completed on ARC RMS and submitted to ORS TBA

* These timelines and processes are part of ongoing quality assurance measures designed to ensure that applicants are provided with the best possible support through ORS and/or UWS Institutes, Schools and Centres. ^ Dates to be confirmed when ARC deadlines announced.

Office of Research Services – May 2015 – ARC Linkage Project Grant EOI form