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Cooperative Research Centres

Monash University is committed to strengthening its ties with the broader community to maximise the potential benefits of our research activities. Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) are an excellent vehicle for facilitating knowledge transfer. Monash is a strong supporter of the CRC program and is a participant in more than 18 CRCs.

Senator Kim Carr, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, recently announced the 11th funding round of the CRC Program.

The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program provides funding to build critical mass in research ventures between end-users (including the civil society and the industry) and researchers which tackle clearly-articulated, major challenges for the end-users. CRCs should pursue solutions to these challenges that are innovative, of high impact and capable of being effectively deployed by the end-users.

Following a review earlier in 2008, the CRC program has undergone significant changes. Key changes to the program include:

  • The reinstatement of public good (social and environmental benefits) as a key objective of the Program
  • Variable funding periods up to 10 years
  • Annual selection rounds (no longer biennial)
  • Allowing applications in the humanities, arts and social sciences
  • The requirements for small to medium enterprises (SME) engagement strategies
  • Encouraging CRCs to engage globally
  • Transition arrangements for pre-2009 CRCs
  • Greater flexibility, particularly in administrative arrangements
  • Regular rigorous reviews

There is no specific limit to funding available for each new CRC under the CRC Program however the review of the CRC Program recommended a maximum of $45million over the life of a Centre.
The deadline for the first stage of submissions is 20th March 2009.

For a copy of the guidelines, application forms and other related information please visit: https://www.crc.gov.au/Information/ShowInformation.aspx?Doc=selection_rounds&key=bulletin-board-selection-rounds&Heading=

If you are planning for Monash to be involved in a new CRC or a rebid please::

  • Review the Monash University CRC Guidelines for Round 11 (doc 37kb)
  • Review the CRC Round 11 Overview presentation given by IE&C on 17/12/2008 (ppt 560kb)
  • Complete a Monash CRC Round 11 Expression of Interest (doc 68kb) and forward to Stephanie Helm at the Monash Research Office

If you have not done so already, please also ensure you make contact as soon as possible with:

Dr David Lyster
Commercial Manager
Industry Engagement & Commercialisation Office
david.lyster@adm.monash.edu.au
Phone +61 3 9905 9515

Dept. of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research: Cooperative Research Centres