Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01187:reg:1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01187
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Character Range: 1922–4492

1         Linkage Program: Industry Fellowships Program processes
The Linkage Program supports the Australian Government's objectives for research and innovation
This program contributes to the ARC's Outcome 1 – growth of knowledge and innovation through managing research grants, measuring research excellence and providing advice. The Early Career Industry Fellowship, Mid-Career Industry Fellowship and Industry Laureate Fellowship grants are funded within the Linkage Program.
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The grant opportunity opens
We (the ARC) publish the grant guidelines on GrantConnect.
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You (the Administering Organisation) complete and submit an application
You work with Industry Partners to complete an application on the ARC's Research Management System (RMS), addressing eligibility and assessment criteria.
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We manage the assessment of applications
We manage the assessment of applications against eligibility criteria and assessment criteria.
Your application will be assigned to Detailed Assessors to undertake in-depth assessments. Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) members will then assess Your application, consider the Detailed Assessors' ratings and comments and assign a final score. The Selection Advisory Committee will also consider the National Interest Test.
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We make grant recommendations
The Selection Advisory Committee considers applications and recommends those to be funded, and the level and duration of funding for grants to the ARC Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO then makes an assessment and recommendation to the Minister. In making recommendations to the Minister, the CEO considers the applicant's response to the National Interest Test, risks relating to foreign interference and alignment with Australian Government priorities as well as the Assessment Committee's advice. The CEO may consider advice from other Commonwealth agencies.
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Grant decisions are made
The Minister decides which applications will be funded and the level and duration of funding for grants.
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We notify You of the outcome
We advise You if Your application was successful or not through RMS.
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We enter into a grant agreement with You
We enter into a grant agreement with You through RMS if You are successful.
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Delivery of the grant
You undertake the grant activity and report to Us as set out in Your grant agreement. We manage the grant, monitor Your progress and make payments.
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Evaluation of the grant opportunity
We evaluate the grant based on information You provide to Us (including post-project reporting) and information we collect from other sources.