4Organisational types, roles and eligibility

4                                Organisational types, roles and eligibility

4.1                         Eligible Organisations

4.1.1                     A Proposal may be submitted only by an Eligible Organisation. Appendix 1 specifies Eligible Organisations for LIEF.

4.1.2                     Each Proposal must identify an Administering Organisation. A Proposal must involve two or more Eligible Organisations unless it demonstrates that:

a.              collaborative use of the infrastructure, equipment and facility by other Eligible Organisations is not practicable; and

b.              the project does not duplicate similar infrastructure, equipment or facilities at an Eligible Organisation where collaborative arrangements would be practicable. If similar infrastructure, equipment or facilities are available at an Eligible Organisation, the Proposal must provide justification to the satisfaction of the ARC why the collaborative use is not practicable.

4.1.3                     If a Proposal identifies two or more Eligible Organisations (an Administering Organisation and one or more Collaborating Organisations) to be involved in the proposed project, the Proposal must indicate agreed contributions from the Administering Organisation and all Collaborating Organisations which meet the requirements specified in Appendix 2.

4.1.4                     A Proposal may be submitted by a Peak Body if the Proposal is for international subscriptions or other payments in respect of participation in and use of international research facilities (including international facilities located within Australia). A Proposal submitted by a Peak Body must include one of the Eligible Organisations listed in Appendix 1, item 1 as a Collaborating Organisation and meet the requirements specified in Appendix 2.

4.1.5                     Proposals in which two or more organisations are involved must identify the mechanism for accountability and achievement of the research program outcomes between the organisations involved.

4.1.6 If a Proposal is required to address any of the matters specified in subsections 4.1.2 - 4.1.5, and it fails to do so, the ARC may in its absolute discretion decide to not recommend the Proposal for approval.

4.2                         Collaborating Organisations

4.2.1                     Administering Organisations determine, in collaboration with the Collaborating Organisation(s), which type of resources are appropriate and necessary for the project they wish to undertake. Contributions from the Collaborating Organisation(s) must be specific to the project and must not be part of a broader contribution to an Eligible Organisation. Projects must relate to high-quality research activity and must be broadly in line with the research directions of the organisation(s) involved.