2010 CRC Program selection round opens
The 2010 Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program selection round has opened with a key focus on manufacturing and social innovation.
Senator Kim Carr, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, called for applications to the 2010 CRC Program selection round. The program supports research partnerships that deliver key economic, environmental and social benefits to Australia.
“I anticipate a very strong field of applicants for the 2010 CRC Program selection round, the 13th round since the program’s inception in 1990,” Senator Carr said.
“Applications from all industry and community sectors and research disciplines are invited. I am especially calling for applications in two priority areas - manufacturing innovation and social innovation.
“These areas closely fit the program’s objectives and are important priority areas for the Rudd government and Australia.
“Manufacturing innovation can focus on traditional areas such as automotive, textile, footwear and clothing industries, or in new and emerging industries such as scientific and medical instruments, specialist engineering, aerospace, and advanced materials.
“Social innovation will target areas of major social challenge and will be interpreted broadly. Issues such as ageing, substance abuse, participation in education and sport are possible priority areas. Other areas include low socioeconomic groups, rural and remote issues, and Indigenous Australians.
“The program will continue to support innovative research that relies on cross-disciplinary and collaborative approaches, to drive research solutions to the major challenges facing Australians today.”
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research will conduct information sessions around the country in February/March. Further information on the selection round will be available on the CRC Program website. Applications are due by Friday 2 July 2010.
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