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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 of the ARC/NWC Centre for Groundwater
Research and Training
PDF Format (115kb) - Frequently Asked Questions
PDF Format (14kb) - RTF Format (17kb) - Funding Rules for an ARC/NWC Co-funded Centre
for Groundwater Research and Training
PDF Format (233kb) - RTF Format (618kb) - Call for Proposals for an ARC/NWC Co-funded
Centre for Groundwater Research and Training
PDF Format (205kb) - RTF Format (634kb) - Application Form
PDF Format (187kb) - RTF Format (575kb) - Certification Form
PDF Format (46kb) - RTF Format (121kb) - Draft Funding Agreement
(coming soon)
ARC Contact
Please direct any further enquires to Program Coordinator on 02 6287 6600, or by email to ncgp@arc.gov.au.
3/6/08
