Strategic Projects In addition to the core research undertaken in the four Overarching Projects and five Signature Projects and the Centre-wide research which is detailed in the previous pages, the CBNS provides funding for activities that meet the strategic objective of the CBNS to leave a legacy of research excellence and innovation, together with a highly skilled and professional workforce, ready to lead bio-nano science research and technology into the future.
When assessing proposals for strategic funding, the CBNS Executive Committee consider whether the projects: • Involve collaboration between at least two CIs, or members of their research groups;
• Involve collaboration between at least two nodes; • Introduce skills, expertise or activities not presently available within the Centre; • Have a duration no longer than two years (although after two years, successful projects can apply for additional funding to continue the project);
• Address at least one non-research KPI (such as media, public or industry engagement, visitors, training etc.); and • Not exceed an annual cost of $100,000. In addition to small amounts of funding supporting student attendance at workshops, three major projects were funded in 2019. They are detailed in the following section.
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Strategic Projects are assessed by all Centre CIs and are supported by a dedicated fund. The strategic funding is managed centrally and all collaborating organisations contribute part of their ARC funding each year.
