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ARC Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) for funding commencing in 2009
Closing Dates for funding commencing January 2009
The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme fosters collaboration through its support of the cooperative use of national and international research facilities. The scheme provides funding for large-scale cooperative initiatives so that expensive infrastructure, equipment and facilities can be shared by researchers in partnered organisations. However, the ARC may fund single-organisation proposals in some circumstances.
HOW TO APPLY: Step by step instructions1. Obtain a copy of the key ARC information documents
2. Keep up to date with Research Office information sessions and updates3. Read the ARC rules and instructionsIt is critical that you read through the Funding Rules and Instructions to Applicants to understand the application process and requirements. 4. Prepare your Expression of InterestLIEF consists of a 2-stage process. Stage 1 is submission of an Expression of Interest for approval by the DVC(R). Note: An EoI is required to be lodged for all proposals, regardless of intended lead (administering) organisation. Please complete the EoI form, obtain all signatures (except DVC(R)) and submit to the Research Office both the signed hardcopy and the unsigned electronic version (to arc@adm.monash.edu.au), by Thursday 20 March 2008. For Proposals lead by Monash University5. Getting started in GAMSIf you do not have a GAMS ID and password, complete the request for GAMS User Account: Request for GAMS User Accounts Once you have logged on, remember to update your personal details if necessary. 6. Complete the application form in GAMSPlease ensure you consult the Monash tip sheets, FAQs and budget information when completing the application. RESOURCES (Monash only)
Section A8.4 -- standard text 7. Validate and submit the formComplete the validation check of the proposal form. Once the form has been validated successfully, click on the ‘Local Submit’ button and print a copy of the proposal.8. Arrange for Contributing Organisation (s) CertificationSection A12.2 MUST be signed by the relevant DVC(R), CEO or delegate of each organisation contributing funds. Arrange for this section to be signed by each organisation contributing funds.9. Print remaining parts of the proposalPrint the additional text and insert the pages into the correct place in the proposal.10. Complete the ARC Certification ProformaObtain original, handwritten, signatures of all participants listed at A3.1 of the proposal (and their HoDs) and submit one copy of the certification to the Research Office with your draft application.
Note: You do NOT need to obtain a signature from the DVC(R). The Research Office will arrange for this. 11. Complete the Research Office coversheetEnsure this is signed by the relevant Head of School and Associate Dean (Research), and attached to your draft application. Research Office Coversheet form 12. Submit one full copy of the proposal to the Research Office by 2 May 2008
13. Final SubmissionFollowing the review of your proposal, you will be asked to provide the Research Office with two single-sided copies and 2 double-sided copies of your final proposal. Please ensure the proposal is numbered and the total number of pages inserted where indicated on page one. For proposals NOT led by Monash UniversityEach administering organisation will require section A12.2/A12.3 of each proposal to be signed by Monash University. This form will only be signed when:
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