Australia-China Science and Research Fund – Joint Research Centres
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Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF) - Joint Research Centres (JRCs) are virtual centres that link Australian and Chinese research institutions conducting a portfolio of research-related activities in priority areas agreed to by the Australian and Chinese governments. ACSRF-JRCs link Australian and Chinese research institutions to build research capacity, maximise the application and commercialisation of research outcomes, and boost collaboration between researchers and industry.
ACSRF-JRCs’ activities include:
- Joint research programs with Chinese partner/s
- Conferences, workshops and symposia
- Exchanges and secondments of personnel between Australia and China
- New research-related information sharing and communication initiatives.
ACSRF-JRCs must demonstrate a clear path to utilisation of the research outcomes. To this end applicants are required to have an Australian industry or other end-user partner in addition to a Chinese partner.
Australian research partners of each successful ACSRF-JRC will receive grants of up to $1 million in total up to three years, with the Chinese Government supporting its respective Chinese partners.
Round 3 ACSRF–JRCs
Applications have closed for Round 3 ACSRF–JRCs. The successful applicants will be announced later this year.
Round 2 ACSRF-JRCs
Under Round 2 of ACSRF-JRCs, announced in December 2015, a $5.95 million investment in stronger innovation and science links with China is helping address challenges in the marine science, food and agribusiness, and mining equipment technology and services sectors.
The Round 2 ACSRF-JRCs are:
Previous JRCs
Information about Round 1 ACSRF-JRCs can accessed on the ACSRF outcomes, case studies and evaluation page.