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ARC/NWC Co-funded Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

In 2008 the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the National Water Commission (NWC) will fund a new collaborative research initiative to address the National Research Priority Area of 'An Environmentally Sustainable Australia' through the funding of an ARC/NWC Co-funded Centre for Groundwater Research and Training to be awarded under the ARC's Special Research Initiatives (SRI) scheme.

Scope

The aim of this funding initiative is to support novel, innovative and cross-disciplinary research and training in the field of groundwater.  The proposed Centre will provide scale and focus to Australia’s groundwater research, building research capacity and providing outcomes of significant national benefit. It will undertake research in all aspects of groundwater and will lead the training of a new generation of hydrogeologists, groundwater engineers and groundwater managers.

Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals closed on Friday, 30 May 2008.

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

Processes and Timetable for Establishment for funding commencing in 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions for funding commencing in 2009
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Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2009
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Call for Proposals for funding commencing in 2009
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Application Form for funding commencing in 2009
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Certification Proforma for funding commencing in 2009
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Funding Outcomes for funding commencing in 2009

• Media Release: $30 Million for new National Groundwater Centre
• National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

ARC Contact

Please direct any further enquires to Program Coordinator on 02 6287 6600, or by email to arc-cofunded@arc.gov.au.