Australia-India Strategic Research Fund, Australia-India

1.1 Background and objectives

The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is a joint initiative between the Indian and Australian Governments.

The AISRF supports Indian researchers to collaborate with Australian partners on leading edge science and technology (S&T) in order to contribute to India’s economic, social and environmental wellbeing.

The objectives of the AISRF are to:

· Increase the uptake of leading edge S&T through:

· Supporting collaboration and participation by Indian researchers in strategically focussed,

leading edge, scientific research and technology with Australian counterparts; and · Increased strategic alliances between Indian and Australian researchers.

· Facilitate India’s access to the global S&T system by supporting bilateral relations with Australia.

1.3 Timeline for Round Four of the AISRF

The call for applications under Round Four of the AISRF will be open for 8 weeks. The round will open on 25th September 2010, and close at 5pm on 15 November 2010.

Eligibility Requirements

2.1 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for funding under the Indo-Australian S&T Fund, the Indian applicant must:

· Seek support for a bilateral collaborative research project or workshop in one of the priority areas of research;

· Have obtained the agreement of their proposed Australian research partner to undertake the project activities;

· Be one of the following ‘eligible organisations’ (or a consortium of eligible organisations):

-Education institution;

- UGC recognized Universities/ Deemed Univeersities

- Academic Institutes and National Researchh & Development Laboratories/Institutes

-public sector research agency; or

- private, not for profit, research organissation · Address each of the Assessment Criteria · Seek funding for eligible expenses; and · Not seek funding for activities funded under another Indian Government program.

Note: the Indian and Australian governments wish to increase the level of industry and other ‘end user’ engagement in publicly funded research. Participation by companies, industry and other end users in collaborative projects is encouraged, but funding from

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