CRC- P Scheme – funding round 8- closes 24 September

The anticipated CRC-Projects funding round 8, has opened with the closing date of 24th September 2019, 5.00pm AEST.

There is quarantined special funding in this round of $20m to address plastic waste and boost recycling and $10m for projects developing Australia’s critical minerals capacity.  The round is open to all other industry sectors as well. 

Please refer to the website for further information  https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/cooperative-research-centres-programme/cooperative-research-centres-projects-crc-ps

Process if you wish to apply – please note critical dates – all documents should be sent to me at [email protected] :

  • Please advise Deakin Research Innovations by returning the CRC-P EoI form (attached) before 31 Aug, so we can help you with advice regarding the development of your application and with you receiving Deakin’s signed support. 
  • We will need your full business case (ref second attachment) by Tues 10th September for the DVCR’s review
  • It is likely you will have in-kind items in your business case (either staff or non-staff); please ensure you have the signed support for this commitment from the ADR or Institute Director before you submit your business case to us
  • I have pre-populated a spreadsheet to help you with the business case, please do not alter the rate staff are being costed at as this figure has been set by the Department and is applicable whatever level the particular staff are at.  The figure does include on-costs.
  • We will endeavour to advise you regarding final sign off by no later than CoB on Friday 20th Sept, in time for your lead industry partner to submit by the close on the following Tuesday.

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact your Deakin Research Innovations Commercial Manager and your faculty research support team.  DRI and the faculties/institutes will continue to liaise for this round to help with achieving the best possible submissions. 

Regards, Melanie

Melanie Randall BA, MCom, GAICD

XR CRC Bid Manager, Senior Commercial Manager

Deakin Research Innovations

0427 741 842

Deakin University

+61 3 92445170