An Innovation Action Plan for the Future . University infrastructure comprises the 'overhead' resources essential for undertaking high quality research and research training projects or programs. This initiative will provide funding to upgrade the systemic infrastructure of universities to meet demonstrated needs. Funding will be provided for innovative approaches that link or expand access to shared facilities, such as libraries, information and communications technologies, specialised equipment, technical and administrative assistance. Those eligible to apply are restricted to universities and other higher education institutions specified in Tables A and B of the Higher Education Funding Act 1988 .
Universities can submit one proposal each, and an unlimited number of collaborative proposals.
The proposals may request funding for a maximum of three years. There is no set limit on the level of Commonwealth funding that can be requested. The proposal summary must identify the name of institutions involved in the project, with the institution that will be the recipient of the grant and will be responsible for overall management of the project clearly identified, and the name or names of industry partners and other bodies. The main body of the proposal must address all the criteria in the guidelines. Claims must be supported by genuine evidence, including objective data where available.