Australian Research Council Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Program for 2014 – Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine

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Funding Rules made under section 60 of the Australian Research Council Act 2001

Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Program for 2014 – Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine

Issued by the authority of the Minister for Education

Subject: Australian Research Council Act 2001– Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Program for 2014 – Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine

Authority

Section 60 of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 (the Act) provides that the Minister must approve ARC funding rules. 

Purpose and effect

These Funding Rules relate to the Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine for

funding commencing in 2014 funded under the Linkage Program of the ARC’s National Competitive Grants Program. The Linkage Program supports research partnerships within Australia and internationally to encourage the exchange and transfer of knowledge, ideas and skills as a basis for building capacity to deliver high quality research outcomes and secure commercial and other benefits of research.

In accordance with subsection 59 (2) of the Act, the Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Program for 2014 – Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine contain:

(a) the eligibility criteria to be met in order for a proposal to be approved for financial assistance (including criteria relating to the kinds of organisation that may receive assistance and the kinds of research program in respect of which assistance may be provided);

(b) how to apply for financial assistance;

(c) the assessment process for deciding which proposals will be recommended for approval;

(d) the ways in which, and circumstances in which, a funding approval may be varied; and

(e) any additional accountability requirements that the ARC thinks desirable.

In accordance with subsection 59 (4) of the Act, the Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Program for 2014 – Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine  take account of, and are consistent with:

(a) the funding cap for the year, or each of the years, to which the rules apply; and

(b) the funding split determination for the year, or each of the years, to which the rules apply.

The Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Program for 2014 – Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine were approved by the Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne, on 27 May 2014. No amendments have been made.

Documents incorporated by reference                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

The following documents are incorporated by reference:

  • NHMRC/ARC/UA Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007);
  • NHMRC/ARC/UA National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research

(2007, updated 2013);

  • NHMRC Values and Ethics: Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research (2003);
  • Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies (2011);
  • Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (2013) endorsed by the NHMRC, the ARC, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and UA; and
  • National Principles of Intellectual Property Management for Publicly Funded Research, available from (www.arc.gov.au).

 

 

 

 

Commencement

The Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Program for 2014 – Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine shall take effect upon registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. 

 

The provisions include;

 

Part A – Provides general rules for the schemes under the Linkage Program which includes;

  • Name of Funding Rules
  • Commencement
  • Definitions
  • Introduction
  • Funding
  • General Eligibility requirements
  • Submission of proposals
  • Selection and approval process
  • Appeals process
  • Reporting requirements
  • Fundamental principles of conducting research

 

Part B – Provides scheme specific rules for Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine for funding commencing in 2014 which includes;

  • Interpretation
  • Objectives
  • Selection criteria
  • Funding
  • Roles and eligibility for researchers
  • Scheme specific eligibility requirements

 

 

Overview

The Funding Rules made under section 60 of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 (ARC Act) address the need for clear and consistent guidelines for funding research under the Linkage Program, particularly for the Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine in 2014. These rules were approved by the Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne, on 27 May 2014, and they encompass criteria for eligibility, application procedures, assessment processes, and accountability requirements. The policy objective is to support research partnerships and foster the exchange of knowledge and skills, ensuring that research efforts contribute to high-quality outcomes and tangible benefits. The rules ensure alignment with funding caps and splits, as well as adherence to ethical standards and responsible conduct in research, as outlined in incorporated reference documents.

Scope and Application

The Funding Rules made under section 60 of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 govern the Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine, applicable to funding commencing in 2014 under the Linkage Program of the ARC’s National Competitive Grants Program. These rules outline the eligibility criteria for entities and researchers to receive financial assistance, the application process, assessment procedures for proposals, the potential variation of funding approvals, and additional accountability requirements set by the ARC. The eligibility criteria pertain to specific types of organisations and research programs, ensuring that the funding aligns with the program’s objectives. The rules apply nationally, supporting research partnerships within Australia and internationally, and are consistent with the funding cap and split determination for the relevant years. The rules also incorporate various ethical guidelines and codes of conduct to ensure the responsible and ethical execution of funded research. The rules take effect upon registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments and are subject to the overarching provisions of the Australian Research Council Act 2001.

Key Provisions

The Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Program for 2014 – Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine (Section 1) outline the eligibility criteria (Section 2), application process (Section 3), assessment process (Section 4), funding variations (Section 5), and additional accountability requirements (Section 6) for the Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine. These rules are approved by the Minister for Education and are consistent with the funding cap and split determination (Section 7). The rules incorporate several ethical guidelines and codes of conduct (Section 8) and were approved on 27 May 2014. The Act imposes obligations on applicants, researchers, and funding recipients to adhere to the eligibility criteria (Section 2), submit proposals according to the specified guidelines (Section 3), and comply with the assessment process (Section 4). Researchers must ensure their research aligns with the objectives of the initiative (Section 10) and that their roles and eligibility are as per the scheme-specific rules (Section 11). Recipients must also adhere to the fundamental principles of conducting research as outlined in the incorporated ethical guidelines (Section 8) and report as required (Section 9). Breach of the Funding Rules may lead to civil or criminal consequences, depending on the severity of the violation. The Act does not specify maximum penalties for breaches; however, penalties may include financial penalties, recovery of funds, or legal action. Failure to comply with ethical guidelines incorporated by reference may result in disciplinary action by the relevant ethical bodies or professional associations. The rules are designed to ensure that research funded under the Special Research Initiative for Tropical Health and Medicine is conducted responsibly, ethically, and in alignment with the objectives of the initiative. Recipients of funding must ensure they adhere to all requirements and guidelines to avoid any potential consequences.

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