RIIF Collaborative Equipment Grant 2023

The Research Infrastructure Investment Fund Collaborative Equipment Grant scheme is now open and acceptance of applications will close at 9 am on July 3^rd 2023.

The Research Infrastructure Investment Fund Collaborative Equipment Grant (RIIF CEG) scheme provides funding for the purchase of cutting-edge and the replacement, repairment, or upgrading of ageing research infrastructure of critical mass that cannot feasibly be acquired through National funding schemes. Aligning with principles of the Melbourne Collaborative Research Infrastructure Program (MCRIP), the RIIF CEG aims to support infrastructure purchases of a collaborative nature, i.e., those that represent the needs of multiple research areas and have an impact beyond a single research group.

The total pool of funds for the 2023 RIIF Collaborative Equipment Grant Scheme is $ 1,000,000. In addition to this annual investment, and as signalled in the 2022-2025 Research Infrastructure Ecosystem Roadmap, there will be an additional $1,000,000 investment in Ageing Critical Research Infrastructure towards replacing, repairing or upgrading critically ageing infrastructure.

The relevant documents (Funding Rules, Instructions to applicants, Co-Investment approval form and Frequently Asked Questions) for applicants are available on the scheme’s website. Please click on this SmartyGrants link to access the application form.

Early career researchers, platform-associated staff and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please contact the MGSE Grants team for further information