Australia-China Science and Research Fund Joint Research Centres

Overview

Joint Research Centres (JRCs) are virtual centres that link Australian and Chinese research institutions conducting a range of research-related activities in a specified field of research. JRCs enable a concentration of effort and achievement of outcomes beyond that of individual research projects. The maximum grant amount is $1 million. The grant amount will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs. The maximum grant period is three years. The program is ongoing with biennial funding rounds. Priority Areas The priority areas for Round 3 of the ACSRF Joint Research Centres are: Advanced Manufacturing astronomy related technology, including big data new materials in manufacturing cross-cutting technologies that will de-risk, scale up, and add value to manufactured products Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals effective technologies for individuals to manage their own health care better models of health care and services Resources and Energy low emission energy production from fossil fuels and other sources new clean energy sources and storage technologies and demand response technologies that are efficient, cost-effective and reliable.