Collaboration & partnerships
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Support for partners
We have a supportive and collaborative community dedicated to developing future global leaders and working with Defence and other industries to make deep links for ground-breaking discoveries. We can advise on potential access to Commonwealth and state-level funding dedicated to supporting collaborations between industry partners and universities. We have expertise and experience working with our research partners, from conception through to commercialisation.
Explore how you can partner with ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Canberra to facilitate knowledge transfer and scale the impact of your organisation.
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Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Program
The ARC Linkage Program is a funding scheme that enables external partner organisations to undertake collaborative research projects with ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Canberra at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·.Ìý
The program supports research projects with industry, government, defence, and community organisations. It’s designed to advance Australian research and innovation globally to benefit the broader Australian community. The scheme works alongside researchers to apply advanced knowledge to answer questions and solve problems. Â
Grant funding is predominantly provided by the ARC, with partner organisations providing a mix of cash and in-kind support. Almost all public, private, community, government and not-for-profit organisations are eligible as partner organisations, provided they are not primarily funded for research or research-related activities by government.Ìý
Deadlines &Â eligibility advice
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Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Program
The CRC Program supports industry-led collaborations between industry, researchers, and the community.ÌýWith an emphasis on solving industry-identified problems through outcome-focused research partnerships, the CRC Program aims to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.Ìý
The CRC Program offers support to industry, research and the community through two grants:Â
 - to support medium to long term industry-led collaborative research, up to 10 years.Ìý
 - to support short term, industry-led collaborative research, up to three years.Ìý
For support with CRC Program application and administration contact the Research Strategy Office at linkage.RSO@unsw.edu.au
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Innovation Connections Grant
Innovation Connections allows the research sector to be matched with relevant businesses to undertake collaborative research projects, leading to imaginative solutions to business development challenges.
As part of the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda Entrepreneurs' Program, the Innovation Connections Grant scheme is a facilitation service to encourage and assist small and medium businesses to access knowledge, engage with researchers, and foster innovation. Following a facilitated service, your business may seek matched financial assistance in the form of an .Ìý
Up to $50,000 of funding is available from the Australian Government, to be matched by an eligible Australian company, for a project up to 12 months duration. Company eligibility is based on turnover/expenditure – between $1.5 and $100 million. The company must operate in a defined sector:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Food and agribusiness
- Medical technologies and pharmaceuticals
- Mining equipment, technology and services
- Oil, gas and energy
- Enabling technologies and services of the sectors listed above.Ìý
This scheme is ideal as a prelude to an ARC Linkage proposal, or for a component of a Linkage proposal that may not have been funded in the recent round, with a view to a future re-submission.Ìý
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TechVouchers Scheme
The NSW Government’s TechVouchers Scheme aims to facilitate research collaborations between small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) incorporated in NSW and research organisations like ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Canberra.ÌýTechVouchers up to a value of $15,000 are available to companies interested in accessing research and development expertise to enhance or validate their products and services.ÌýTechVouchers can be used to fund product or process design, technical assistance, product trials and collaborative research projects.Ìý
Eligible businesses can use a TechVoucher to:Â
seed a research project in partnership with a  (BBIP) delivery partnerÂ
support a research project that will lead to an application for an Entrepreneurs' Infrastructure Programme Research Connections or Accelerating Commercialisation, or another similar schemeÂ
fund product or process design activities, such as engineering or technical design expertise to determine prototype structure, function, and or materialsÂ
access technical assistanceÂ
trial production runs or processes to demonstrate technical conceptsÂ
validate or demonstrate technical capabilities of a product, process, or technologyÂ
In order to be eligible, companies must:Â
be incorporated in NSWÂ
have fewer than 200 employeesÂ
turnover less than AU$30 million per annumÂ
have been in operation for at least one yearÂ
be able to demonstrate the ability to match the applicable voucher amount in cashÂ
conduct the majority of the proposed activities in NSW, in partnership with a BBIP delivery partner.
Further details regarding eligibility and funding are available at the  website.Ìý Â
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Cyber Security CRC
The Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC) aims to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals by supporting innovative, industry-driven research into pressing cybersecurity problems.Ìý
We're looking for talented PhD and Master by Research candidates, and honours students to join our team in solving challenging problems across all areas in cybersecurity – from technical to human aspects. Potential postdoctoral research fellows may also be interested in developing research proposals with the team for consideration.Ìý
Successful candidates will be awarded a CSCRC graduate research scholarship or postdoctoral research fellowship.ÌýÌý
Key details
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Dependent upon chosen program Up to $50,000 per annum for PhD and MRes students  Up to $113,138 per annum for postdoctoral research fellowships  |
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PhD; Masters by Research (MRes); Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PDoc)Â |
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Eligibility:
- PhD: A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor with Honours from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Canberra Higher Degree Committee.Ìý
- MRes: A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded at a standard not below Honours Class 2 an appropriate degree of Bachelor from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution.Ìý
- PDoc:Â A PhD (or soon to be awarded) in a relevant discipline area, such as computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, information technology, communication engineering, or similar.
- In exceptional cases, an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications may be approved by the committee to be permitted to enrol for the degree.Ìý
Application:
In the first instance, prospective applicants should discuss their qualifications and research proposal with ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Canberra Cyber’s Director of Research, Professor Monica Whitty. In addition to an Expression of Interest (EOI), you will also need to provide:Â
- a 2-page CVÂ
- copies of your academic transcriptsÂ
- a research proposal that aligns with one of the above mentioned CSCRC Research ThemesÂ
- a one-page statement outlining which CSCRC Scholarship Category (outlined above) you are seeking to apply for, and why you would be a suitable CSCRC Scholar.Ìý
For further information relating to admission requirements for High Degree by Research programs and program application deadlines for ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Canberra, please visit Postgraduate Research.
Visit the  website for more information about the organisation.Ìý
Study with us
We're a global university with an international reputation for providing exceptional education and world-leading research. Whether you want to broaden your general knowledge, pursue postgraduate research, or upskill to take the next step in your career, our unique range of degrees and study options will propel you into an exciting and fulfilling future.
Explore our postgraduate degrees, professional education programs, and scholarship opportunities to discover the career development options available to you.
Next steps
If you're interested in partnering with us on one of the schemes listed above, please contact us and provide brief details about your organisation and research needs.