Griffith University and James Cook University
Collaborative Grants
Guidelines
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 12 June 2012.
The Scheme
Griffith University and James Cook University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
which aims to expand cooperation and the exchange of ideas between the two institutions in
the area of tropical science, knowledge and innovation, including:
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tropical health and medicine;
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climate change adaptation in the tropics;

water resources in the tropics;
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biodiversity in the tropics;

indigenous studies;

urban planning for the tropics and subtropics; and
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such other areas as the parties shall agree.
The purpose of the scheme is to assist researchers to develop collaborative research projects
which will lead to joint publications in high quality research outlets and joint external grants.
The scheme is co-funded by the institutions.
Eligibility
Each application must include at least one researcher from each institution, both of whom
hold a continuing or fixed-term academic appointment for 2012/2013.
Applications in the 2012 round must be in the following areas:

tropical health and medicine;

climate change adaptation in the tropics;

water resources in the tropics;

biodiversity in the tropics; or

Indigenous studies.
Terms and Conditions
Grants will be awarded in the range of $5,000 to $10,000. Up to 8 grants will be awarded.
Funding may be used to undertake small scale projects which will provide the groundwork for
larger scale external grant applications or publications in quality research outlets.
Funds must be expended by the end of 2013.
Assessment Criteria
Applications will be assessed by a joint panel of staff from James Cook University and Griffith,
with equal representation from each institution. Excellence will be the primary criterion. The
selection committee will consider:
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The quality of the aims, significance, research plan and proposed outcomes of the
research collaboration.
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The track records of the chief investigators, relative to opportunity.
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How well the proposed project contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the
nominated tropical research area/s of:
(i)
tropical health and medicine;
(ii)
climate change adaptation;
(iii)
water resources;
(iv)
biodiversity
(v)
Indigenous studies

Likelihood of benefits to Griffith University and James Cook University including
establishment and/or continuation of a long-term research collaboration, funded by
external funding sources and leading to high profile collaborative publications.
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Applications seeking to use funding to leverage external funding schemes may be
given priority over otherwise equally ranked applications.
Preparing an Application
The application form is available for download here.
Submit an electronic or paper copy of the application to:
sophie.thompson@jcu.edu.au for JCU led proposals
or
researchgrants@griffith.edu.au for Griffith led proposals.
For further information, please contact Sophie Thompson, Research Services, James Cook
University, or The Internal Grants Officer, Office for Research, Griffith University.