[Sres-postdocs] ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities - Submission procedures and deadlines

Maria Rodriguez Maria.Rodriguez at anu.edu.au
Wed Apr 4 11:29:56 EST 2007


PLEASE CIRCULATE

Dear Colleagues,

LINKAGE INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - FOR FUNDING in 2008
The LIEF Funding Rules for funding commencing in 
2008 are available on the ARC website at 
<http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/lief/lief_default.htm>http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/lief/lief_default.htm. 


Applicants for the Linkage Infrastructure, 
Equipment and Facilities Scheme should download 
and read the 
<http://www.arc.gov.au/pdf/LIEF08_FundingRules.pdf>Funding 
Rules and the 
<http://www.arc.gov.au/pdf/LIEF08_instructions.pdf>Instructions to Applicants.

Please read the new Funding Rules carefully as 
several sections have changed or been 
clarified.  Section 2 of the Funding Rules - 
Changes from last year - will highlight the significant changes made.

ARC GAMS SYSTEM
Applicants will be required to complete the 
on-line application form using the ARC Grant 
Application Management System 
(<https://gams.arc.gov.au/>GAMS).  Instruction on 
how to access a GAMS ID can be found on the 
<http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/ARC.php#gams>RO website.

ARC LIEF BUDGET FORM (APOLLO) - NEW
All applicants submitting an application for an 
ARC LIEF scheme are required to complete an 
<https://apollo.anu.edu.au/default.asp?pid=1948>ARC 
LIEF Budget Form (for all ARC LIEF projects, 
whether or not seeking University funding support 
from the Major Equipment Committee (MEC), and 
whether your application is ANU-led or externally-led).

The on-line ARC-LIEF Budget Form is used to 
capture ANU administrative information about 
ARC-LIEF applications.  ARC-LIEF applications 
will not be submitted by the ANU to the ARC 
unless the Budget Form is completed before the Form Closing Date (below).

The information will assist the MEC to confirm 
offers of funding for ARC-LIEF bids, and will 
also be used by the Research Office to collect 
collaborative data for the annual 
inter-university ARC-LIEF collaboration 
data-sharing.  The information will also be used 
to administer ARC-LIEF proposals requesting more 
that $200K MEC funding, which require DVC approval on the advice of the MEC.

Opens: 1 April 2007
Closes: 5.00pm 30 April 2007
Access: 
<https://apollo.anu.edu.au/default.asp?pid=1948>https://apollo.anu.edu.au/default.asp?pid=1948
To log in, please use your HORUS details (Uni ID and password).

Please Note:
§         Once the form has closed, there is no possibility of further access.
§         Details may be changed between the time 
of submission of the Budget Form, and the 
submission of the final application, although it 
is expected that, if possible, the ARC-LIEF 
Budget Form will be in the 'ball park' of the final application.



Should it be MEC Major Equipment Grant, or should it be ARC-LIEF?

Think carefully about which grant is the most 
appropriate for your needs.  Grants which could 
be funded through ARC-LIEF will not be eligible 
for funding through MEC.  Please read carefully 
the Guidelines for MEC at: 
<http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/MEC.php#forms>http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/MEC.php#forms

Sources of Advice and Assistance
Content:  It is expected that at least one 
academic colleague or mentor read your 
application prior to submission to 
CoSRO.  Possible readers and sources of advice 
include senior colleagues, current and previous 
ARC grant holders, and/or Heads of Schools/Departments.
Finance:  Financial advice relative to your 
budget should be sought from your local finance 
officer.  This includes advice on salary levels, 
on-costs, and standard purchasing and/or travel rates.
Grant Scheme:  Advice on grant schemes, 
University research policies, and procedures are 
available from your relevant Research Management Officer.

CoSRO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 4TH MAY at 10am
Note Apollo budget form deadline is 30th April.
All applications must be received by Friday the 
4th of May as each application requires review 
and approval by the relevant officers and Dean or 
Director prior to submission to the ARC.  The 
College of Science Research Management Office 
(CoSRO) will forward the applications in accordance with the ARC deadline.

CoSRO cannot guarantee approval and submission of 
applications not received by this date.

DRAFT APPLICATIONS
Please note that CoSRO is more than happy to 
review FINAL DRAFT applications and provide 
feedback prior to the above deadline.  We 
encourage you to email a FINAL DRAFT of your 
application to your Research Management Officer 
as early as possible so as to allow time for a 
thorough technical and quality check to be performed.

Maria Rodriguez (RMO) – responsible for:
    * Research School of Chemistry
    * Department of Chemistry
    * Department of Physics
        * ARC COE for Quantum-Atom Optics
    * Mathematical Sciences Institute
        * Including the Department of Mathematics 
and the Centre for Mathematics and its Applications (CMA)
    * Department of Earth & Marine Science

Vivienne Wright (acting) – responsible for:
    * Fenner School of Environment and Society
        * including the Centre for Resource and 
Environmental Studies (CRES), and the School for 
Resources, Environment and Society (SRES)
    * School of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    * School of Psychology
    * School of Botany and Zoology
    * National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science

DRAFT application submission process:
1)      One (1) complete Draft application 
submitted to CoSRO 1-2 weeks before the closing date of 16th April 2007.
2)      Draft application returned to applicant advising recommendations.
3)      Final Application returned to CoSRO per submission procedures below.

FINAL APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS
A complete Final Application comprises the following:

    * All applicants submitting an application 
for an ARC LIEF scheme are required to complete 
an 
<https://apollo.anu.edu.au/default.asp?pid=1948>ARC 
LIEF Budget Form.  Forms Closes: 5.00pm 30 April 2007.
2.       One (1) original and one (1) copy of the application, marked as such.
    * 
<http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/documents/Form_RO-AP1.rtf>Authority 
to Apply for External Funding Form (RO-AP1)
    * Printed copy of the GAMS Local Submission 
page.  Do not include this in the numbering of pages.
    * Signed ARC Certification pro-forma.
    * Submitted to CoSRO no later than May 4, 2007.


Regards,

Maria Rodriguez
Research Management Officer
College of Science
Frank Fenner Building (42)
Australian National University  0200

Phone: 02 6125 8384
Fax: 02 6125 0102
Email. <mailto:maria.rodriguez at anu.edu.au>maria.rodriguez at anu.edu.au

CRICOS Provider Number: 00120C

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