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not, been shortlisted for interview. The format of interviews will be determined by Us, and would be expected to include the proposed Research Hub Director/Training Centre Director and key participants to be in attendance. We will not fund any costs for attendance at interviews.
          9. The SAC makes recommendations to the CEO on which applications should be approved for funding, which applications should not be approved for funding, and the level of funding and duration of each grant.

National Interest Test
8.14.              On the application form, applicants must provide a separate response on the national interest of the research proposal.
8.15.              In making recommendations to the Minister, the CEO will:
          1. consider the recommendations from the SAC;
          2. consider the applicant's response to the National Interest Test;
          3. seek information from Administering Organisations on applications where there is concern about how they meet the National Interest Test based on the information provided in the application form; and
          4. make grant recommendations to the Minister that satisfy the National Interest Test and which are eligible for funding.

Requests not to assess process
8.16.              You may name up to three persons whom You do not wish to assess an application by submitting a Request Not to Assess (RNTA) form in RMS as detailed on GrantConnect and the ARC website. This form must be received by Us in RMS two weeks prior to the grant opportunity closing date.
8.17.              Only one request containing the names of up to three individual assessors may be submitted per application.
8.18.              If a request includes the name of a current ARC College of Experts member, as listed on the ARC website or in RMS at the time of submitting the RNTA form, the request must be accompanied by comprehensive evidence justifying the request for the ARC College of Experts member or members named. If We consider the evidence is not sufficient for the named ARC College of Experts member or members, We will reject part, or all, of the request.
8.19.              We will have absolute discretion about whether We accept or refuse a RNTA. We will not notify you of the outcome.

Rejoinder process
8.20.              You will be given the opportunity to respond to assessors' written comments through a rejoinder. Names of assessors will not be provided. Further information on the rejoinder process is available on the ARC website.

Who will assess applications?
8.21.              Applications will be assessed by Detailed Assessors and a SAC comprising General Assessors.
8.22.              Any Detailed Assessors or General Assessors must adhere to and uphold the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018).
8.23.              Any College of Experts or SAC members who are not a Commonwealth Official, will be required to