ARC Linkage Projects 2011 (Round 1)

Linkage - Projects aims to foster alliances between higher education institutions and external organisations. A specific objective of this programme is to provide opportunities for Postdoctoral and Postgraduate researchers to pursue high quality research collaboration with external organisations.

Anticipated dates for the submission of Linkage Projects (LP11, Round 1) are as follows:

• Proposals Open: Mar 2010
• Funding Rules: Feb 2010
• Eligibility Exemption Requests Due: Apr 2010
• Proposals Close: May 2010
• Funding Outcome Announcements: Oct 2010

Research Management System (RMS)

You will also be required to locally submit your application on the ARC's Research Management System (RMS) when you submit your hard copies to the Research Branch. To log onto RMS please go to: https://rms.arc.gov.au/

RMS Login Page

Users with existing GAMS IDs simply need to click on the “Reset Password” link, enter your current GAMS ID (case sensitive) and click on “Request”. You should then be sent an e-mail from the RMS system allowing you to reset your password.

You can retrieve your username by clicking on “Retrieve User Name”. New users without a GAMS or RMS Username will need to click on the “Request New Account” and complete the mandatory fields. RMS has a context-sensitive HELP link at the top of each webpage to assist applicant.

Avinash Kumar (+61 8 8303 4722) is available to assist in resolving any RMS related issues you may encounter throughout the application process. Stacey Henderson +61 8 8303 6283 or Avinash Kumar +61 8 3003 4722 can organise RMS IDs should you and/or your fellow applicants require one.

PDF Documents

RMS requires a number of documents to be uploaded in pdf format. The PDF AdLib Relay converter software allows you to submit a file via the web, which is then converted into PDF format and e-mailed back to you.

Forms / ARC Documents ARC Documents ARC Linkage Funding Rules ARC Linkage Instructions for Applicants Frequently Asked Questions Common Eligibility Issues Application Form RMS Draft ARC Linkage Funding Agreement ARC Linkage Eligibility Ruling Request ARC Certification Proforma Sample Application Form Priority Area Descriptions Request Not to Assess Form University of Adelaide Documents Application Coversheet Sample summary project document to help brief potential industry partners (rtf) (thanks to Andy Austin) University of Adelaide Linkage Project Application Guide Copy of Model Agreement without collaborating Organisation (doc) Copy of Model Agreement with collaborating Organisation (doc)

Useful Information Salary Scales (Australian Research Council) Research Associate and Officer (examples for ARC budgets) Contact people in your department/area for assistance in developing your application (rtf) Travel, Meal and per diem Allowance Costs Helpful Links SPIN/ GENIUS / SMARTS Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR) Research Branch Bulletin (new & ongoing funding opportunities) ANZSRC Fields of Research Codes 2008 ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective Codes 2008 Research ethics & compliance Salary Scales (University of Adelaide:  Academic staff) (Note: Use Academic level A salary scale for Research Associates and level B scale for Senior Research Associates) Salary Scales (University of Adelaide: General staff) ARC Reporting Requirements AdLib PDF Relay for converting documents to PDF Salary oncost calculation schedule

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