The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme provides funding for research infrastructure, equipment and facilities.
The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme provides funding for research infrastructure, equipment and facilities.
Funding and Grant Duration
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Funding Level |
Minimum $150,000 per year. Maximum 75% of the total direct cost of the eligible budget items. |
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Funding Duration |
One year; or One to five years if the application is for leasing infrastructure, equipment or facilities, the construction of research infrastructure, or subscription or coordinated access to international facilities and major national facilities. |
Assessment Criteria
Investigator(s)/Capability – 20%
Project Quality and Innovation – 25%
Fasibility and Strategic Alignment – 25%
Benefit – 10%
Sustainability/Need – 20%
Key Dates for the LIEF scheme
Release of Grant Guidelines: To be advised
Applications open in the ARC RMS system: 24 January 2024
Applications Close to the ARC: 9 April 2024
Please email the Research Grants Team res.grants@acu.edu.au if you are intending to apply for advice on internal due dates
Peer Review
Contact your Faculty ADR/Institute Director or Faculty/Institute Research Manager for advice on peer review programs.
ACU Library – Support for grant applications
ACU Library’s Impact Service can provide evidence of research performance which can be used in grant applications. They can also advise on Research Data Management Plans and Open Access requirements.
Researchers can request a consultation with a Senior Librarian by emailing the following:
Education and Arts – LibraryFEA@acu.edu.au
Health Sciences – LibrarySoAH@acu.edu.au
Law and Business – LibraryFLB@acu.edu.au
Theology and Philosophy – LibraryFTP@acu.edu.au
Support for grant applications
The ACU eResearch team can assist with:
The eResearch team can be contacted via email e.Research@acu.edu.au
ARC
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) webpage
LIEF Grant Guidelines 2022 edition (PDF,1.6MB)
Instructions to Applicants – (To be added when the scheme opens)
Sample Application Form - (To be added when the scheme opens)
Discovery Program Draft Grant Agreement - (To be added when the scheme opens)
Frequently Asked Questions – (To be added when the scheme opens)
RMS User Guide - Requesting and Maintaining an RMS User Account (PDF, 1.55MB)
RMS User Guide – Submitting an Application in RMS (PDF, 1.98MB)
RMS User Guide – Submitting a Request Not to Assess (PDF, 622KB)
Australian Government Science and Research Priorities
Articulating National Interest in grant applications
ACU
How to Submit a Project Registration Online Form (PROF) in Orion (PDF, 927KB)
Pre-Award Salaries Calculator (XLSX, 319KB)
ACU Academic Staff and Professional Staff salaries
Rejoinders
As part of the ARC assessment process the assessment comments provided by external assessors are made available to applicants prior to the final assessments being conducted by the Selection Advisory Committee. The rejoinder process then allows applicants to respond to assessment comments made by external assessors.
Instructions for accessing assessments and submitting your rejoinder text in RMS (PDF, 610KB)
For support with research funding, please contact the research grants team:
T: +61 2 9739 2530
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