Cooperative Research Centre,
Centre of Excellence and Other Large Scale Consortia Bids

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The Office of Research, in conjunction with the Office of Commercial Services, coordinates applications for CRC's, Centres of Excellence and other large-scale consortia bids.

The following documents outline the University's processes for securing institutional support, as well as useful information for preparing a competitive bid:

• Process for Securing Institutional Support (please read before proceeding)
• Expression of Interest Form
• Modified QUT Business Case (including Return of Investment Calculation Sheet)
• Best Practice Guide
• Example of a Successful CRC application
• Example of a Successful Centre of Excellence application
• Governance Structures (to be added)

Next Rounds

• Cooperative Research Centres – Jan 2008 (Expression of Interest Deadline)
• ARC Centre of Excellence – October 2008 (Full Application Deadline)

Institutional Contacts:

• Office of Research: Michael McArdle, Director, ext: 85376
• Office of Commercial Services: Andrew Crowe, Business Manager, ext: 81285