It is advisable for researchers to start planning for the next round of applications, which close at the end of March 2000. The branch plans to hold information sessions on the scheme at the end of October and early November. This will assist with the format and location of the sessions. The aim of IREX is to enhance international collaborative research. Researchers can seek funding for travelling and subsistence when visiting research centres for periods usually of more than three months or for researchers to come to Australia for a similar period.
Funding is provided for a program of collaborative activities for up to three years.
It is expected that the overseas collaborating partners will contribute cash or in-kind support to meet the direct cost of their participation. Anyone who has any clothing or blankets in good condition is asked to drop them off to the MSA reception office, first floor, Union building, or call Gabby Ackland on extn 51510 or Danni Uvjari on extn 5112 to arrange for them to be collected from your department. The MSA also has Red Cross tins for collecting money to help buy food and medical supplies for the East Timorese. If you would like to donate, there is a tin at MSA reception or you can pick up a tin to start your own collection.