AUSTRALIA CHINA SCIENCE AND RESEARCH FUND OPENS TO APPLICATIONS
The Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF) provides support for strategic science and research collaboration of mutual benefit to Australia and China. The ACSRF will build critical mass in areas of strategic priority and support enduring partnerships between Australian and Chinese researchers. Funding is available to support Australia-China joint research centres and group missions. The ACSRF will also strengthen knowledge exchange on Australia-China science and research collaboration.
The ACSRF is jointly managed by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). A Memorandum of Understanding on the ACSRF was signed by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Kim Carr and the Minister of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Dr Wan Gang at the 8th Australia-China Joint Science and Technology Commission meeting. Further information can be found in Minister Carr's media release.
The ACSRF will operate for three financial years, from 2011-12 to 2013-14. The Australian Government has committed AUD$9 million to the ACSRF, matched by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
More information about the fund is available at www.innovation.gov.au/ACSRF