Gippsland Research Committee
Gippsland Linkage and Discovery Initiative Scheme (GLADIS)

Call for Applications and Guidelines

The Gippsland Research Committee seeks applications for funding under its inaugural Gippsland Linkage and Discovery Initiative Scheme (GLADIS). A total of $75,000 is available for allocation under this scheme in 2008.

Purpose

The Scheme aims to assist academic staff in the preparation of applications for either ARC Linkage Projects grant for submission in the November 2008 round or for ARC Discovery grant applications prepared this year and due for submission in March 2009. More specifically, the main objectives of GLADIS are to increase the number of applications submitted on the Campus for ARC competitive grants and improve our success rate in these national competitive grant (NCG) schemes .  

Eligibility

The lead applicants for planned ARC Linkage or Discovery grant applications must be Gippsland Monash University academic staff members holding full-time appointments with an expectation of employment over the duration of the proposed ARC grant period. Furthermore, applicants will have to demonstrate that they have the necessary track records and a high quality project (including strong industry support in the case of ARC Linkage grant).

How to Apply?

A completed and signed GLADIS application form must be submitted to the Gippsland Research Office by Friday 29 August 2008.

Assessment Criteria

Project proposals will be assessed against the following assessment criteria:

• The research track record of lead applicant(s) – only applicants with excellent research track records (publications, grants, etc) will receive funding from GLADIS;
• The quality and innovativeness of the research proposal;
• Evidence of available cash contributions from industry if applying for ARC Linkage grant;
• The national benefit(s) proposed;
• Potential for research proposal to lead to significant research outputs and/or outcomes (publications, grants, etc);
• Support by the Head of School.

Amount of Funding

Funding of up to $5,000 will be provided per project to successful applicants. In exceptional cases, requests for funding greater than this amount may be considered. Funds received under GLADIS must be fully expended by the end of this year.

Reports

Recipients of GLADIS funding are required to submit Draft ARC Linkage or Discovery grant application to the Research Office at least 4-6 weeks prior to final submission date. Draft applications must be submitted to Elizabeth.Veno@adm.monash.edu.au.

Administration

The GLADIS will be administered by the Gippsland Research Committee (GRC). All communications about the Scheme should be directed to Elizabeth Veno at the Gippsland Research Office. Email: Elizabeth.Veno@adm.monash.edu.au or phone X26461.