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Research in Bionic Vision Science and Technology

In 2009, the Australian Research Council (ARC) will fund a new collaborative research initiative to develop a functional bionic eye through funding to be administered under the ARC’s Special Research Initiatives (SRI) scheme. Through its response to the 2020 Summit, the Australian Government has committed funding of $50 million over four years.

Scope

The Research in Bionic Vision Science and Technology Initiative will fund one or more proposals to deliver a program of activities that support the development of a functional bionic eye.   The successful proposal(s) will be funded on the basis of the excellence of the researchers and the proposed research program, including demonstrated opportunities for collaboration and the potential to produce outcomes of significant health and economic benefit for the Australian community through spin-off innovations and commercialisation.

The Initiative will be underpinned by the undertaking of highly innovative and internationally competitive research, significant collaboration, developing significant health and economic benefits and building Australia’s human capacity in the area of bionic vision science.
Applications for funding for the Research in Bionic Vision Science and Technology Initiative have now closed.

Key documents relating to the application and selection process are available below.

Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2010
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Call for Proposals for funding commencing in 2010
PDF Format (235kb) - RTF Format (240kb)

Draft Funding Agreement for funding commencing in 2010
PDF Format (448kb)

Application Form for funding commencing in 2010
PDF Format (570kb) - RTF Format (215kb)

Certification Proforma for funding commencing in 2010
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Funding Outcomes for funding commencing in 2010
Selection Report