Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Table of Contents

1 Overview......................................................4

2 Objectives......................................................4

3 Definition of research infrastructure.................................4

4 Eligibility..........................................................4

4.1 Eligibility of the institution

4.2 Eligibility of the project

4.2.1 Key criteria

4.2.2 Integrated facilities

4.2.3 Ownership and location of equipment and facilities

4.2.4 Cash contribution by institutions

5 Funding...........................................................7

5.1 General funding issues

5.2 Goods and Services Tax (GST)

5.3 Areas of investigation not supported

5.4 Budget items not supported

6 Application process..............................................9

6.1 Applications

6.1.1 Submission of applications

6.1.2 Application format

6.1.3 Application form and instructions to applicants

6.1.3.1 Additional text

6.1.3.2 Supporting documentation and
curricula vitae

6.2 Number of copies

6.3 Closing date for applications

6.4 How to submit applications

7 Selection and approval process.....................................12

7.1 Selection criteria

7.2 Selection procedure

7.3 Exclusion

7.4 Offer of financial assistance

7.5 Acceptance of Funding Agreement

8 Appeals process................................................13

9 Funding administration..........................................14

9.1 Funding Agreement

9.1.1 Reporting requirements

9.1.2 Failure to provide reports

9.1.3 Varying the Funding Approval and Agreement

9.2 Financial management

9.3 Privacy

9.3.1 Privacy of individuals

9.3.2. Privacy complaints and advice

9.4 Confidentiality

9.5 Intellectual Property

9.6 Incomplete or misleading information

9.7 Contact points