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fees that would otherwise be payable by a student who is completing a higher degree by research (a Research Doctorate or Research Masters course for which at least two-thirds of the student load for the course is required as research work).

                  RTP Stipend  has the same meaning as in section i.v of the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017

Note: Section i.v of the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 defines RTP Stipend as a type of Research Training Program scholarship to assist students with general living costs.

     i.v.iii Unless stated otherwise, references to paragraphs refer to paragraphs in these Guidelines.

CHAPTER 1 GRANTS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH BY, AND THE RESEARCH CAPABILITY OF, HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS

1.1  Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to specify:

     (1) in accordance with subsection 41‑15(1) of the Act for the purpose described at item 7 of the table in subsection 41‑10(1) of the Act, the RSP; and

     (2) under subsection 41‑15(2) of the Act, some other matters relevant to the RSP.

RESEARCH SUPPORT PROGRAM

1.2  Description

The RSP provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to HEPs to support the systemic costs of research.

1.3  Objectives

The objectives of the RSP are to:

     (1) provide a flexible funding stream to support the systemic costs of research   by Australian HEPs, including the indirect costs of Australian competitive grant research;

     (2) support the delivery of world class research; and

     (3) support collaboration between HEPs and industry and other research end‑users.

1.4  Grant Amounts

1.4.1  Determination of Grants and Indexation

For the purposes of paragraph 41-30(a) of the Act, the RSP Grant Amounts are determined in accordance with the method set out in paragraph 1.4.5 of these Guidelines. Note: The RSP Funding Pool is to be indexed in the same way as amounts are indexed under Part 5-6 of the Act.

1.4.5  How Grant Amounts are Determined

    (1) Subject to any adjustment that may be made under paragraph 1.4.40, the RSP Grant Amount paid to a HEP for the Grant Year is the sum of:

         (a) the HEP's RSP Base Grant Amount calculated under paragraph 1.4.15 and any changes made through the application of the transitional safety net calculated under paragraph 1.4.20 (if applicable), and

         (b) the HEP's COVID-19 Supplementary Grant Amount calculated under paragraph 1.4.30 (if applicable),

                    as rounded in accordance with paragraph 1.4.35.

1.4.10  Percentage Share of Competitive and Engagement Income

The formula for calculating each HEP's relative percentage share of competitive and engagement income is as follows:

COMPETITIVEi  =  Share of Category 1 income for HEP i calculated according to the following formula:

ENGAGEMENTi   =  Share of Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4 income for HEP i calculated according to the following formula: