Australian Research Council Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Programme (2015 edition)
E6.1Level and Period of Funding
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E6.1 Level and Period of Funding
E6.1.1 The minimum level of funding provided by the ARC under LIEF is $150,000 per year.
E6.1.2 The maximum level of funding provided by the ARC for a Project under LIEF is up to 75 per cent of the total direct cost of the eligible budget items.
E6.1.3 All LIEF Proposals must have a duration of one year, except as described in E6.1.4.
E6.1.4 A Project may be applied for up to five years only for:
a. construction of research infrastructure, as described at E7.1.b; or
b. subscription or coordinated access to international facilities and major national facilities, as described at E7.1.d.
A Proposal must request ARC funding in all years of the Project and each year must be fully justified.
E6.1.5 Funding for a Project may only be carried forward for a maximum of two years from the date funding commences, unless there are exceptional circumstances and with the prior approval of the ARC.
E6.1.6 Funding for approved projects will commence effective from the Commencement Date specified at E1.2, unless other arrangements are approved by the Minister. Any funding awarded will be subject to sufficient funds being available for the Project, the provisions of the ARC Act and continued satisfactory progress of the Project.