What to Know About Advance Queensland Fellowship
Researchers with a PhD are encouraged to perform innovative research that will benefit Queensland through the Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships (AQIRF) program.
Queensland-based end users and industry partners have also helped carry out this study in conjunction with them. There are two types of fellowships offered:Early Career Fellowships: Offering support of $160,000 over two years or $240,000 over three years (excluding GST).
Mid-Career Fellowships: Offering financial assistance in the amount of $240,000 over two years or $360,000 over three years (excluding GST).
In order to be eligible, applicants must get co-funding that equals or exceeds the money Advance Queensland contributes. Additionally, at least one of the investment areas listed below must be represented in their proposals:Making use of cutting-edge technologies to develop a variety of industries, such as automated systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, synthetic biology (including mRNA), and quantum technologies.
Developments in the defense and cyber industries.
Developments in the tourism sector are brought about by creative methods.
Methodological advances, particularly in the area of sports technology, that are intended to improve athletic success.
We are putting into practice novel proteins and low-emission production techniques to enhance agriculture and food production.
Constructing novel strategies for a sustainable future in a decarbonizing economy, such as eco-friendly mining methods, pollution and waste control, climate change mitigation, sustainable energy options (such as green hydrogen technology and energy storage), and sustainable water options.
Strengthening resilience in the face of looming crises including pandemics and natural catastrophes like droughts, floods, cyclones, and bushfires.
How to Apply/ Application Process
An internal Notice of Intent must be sent by all researchers planning to apply for an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship.
In order to give the UQ research community the best possible support, NOIs will be centrally collected and disseminated to Faculties and Institutes.
Step 1: Register with SmartyGrants and read the scheme
The applicant must have a current SmartyGrants account with the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS).
Learn about the important Advance Queensland (AQ) and UQ documents by clicking on the links below.
Step 2: Completing the application
Enter SmartyGrants and finish the online application there. To prevent the document from being sent to DTIS without UQ permission, leave the final Declaration/Certification pages empty.
The Budget Table, UQ, and Industry Partner Letters of Support must all be downloaded and completed as mandatory document uploads.
Step 3: Internal evaluation and criticism at UQ R&I
Ensure that all online components are accurate and full prior to the internal review. To send for review, create a complete Proposal PDF.
Send UQ R&I at [email protected] your completed Funding Coversheet, whole Proposal PDF, draft attachments, and Cash Commitment Proforma to begin the internal review process.
Compliance, eligibility, and grantsmanship were reviewed internally by UQ R&I and comments were given.
Step 3: Final submission
Submit your application online through SmartyGrants after gaining permission from UQ R&I.
readership as well as research funding
Before applying, we recommend you:For information about peer readership programs, speak with the research manager at your faculty or institution.
Sign up for the UQ R&I Mailer to receive updates on round developments.
Access the UQ R&I Grants Library to browse through previously accepted projects.
Attend UQ R&I information sessions if available, and use slides and presentations to obtain PowerPoint presentations.
Additionally, For guidance on bibliometrics, online identifiers, and data management planning, get in touch with the UQ library.
Key documents: Soon, you’ll be able to access a collection of proformas and templates to help you put together your application.
Dates for Submission
On June 6, 2023, SmartyGrants will accept proposals.
Research & Innovation at UQ (UQ R&I) notification of intent by July 27, 2023
Due to UQ R&I: 1 August 2023 for Full Applications and UQ Cash Commitments.
Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. (AEST), is the deadline for full applications with Advance Queensland in SmartyGrants.
Announcement anticipated: TBA
UQ Central Cash Co-Contribution Model
DVCRI funding provides $5,000 annually for Early Career Fellowships, but only if the partner organization also contributes at least $5,000 in cash.
For Mid-Career Fellowships, DVCRI funds will match any additional monies given by the industry partner, up to a maximum of $50,000 and not more than a 1:1 match with AQ funding.
The industry partner’s contributions for both Early Career and Mid-Career fellowships must be wholly fresh money and not a transfer of funds already in the UQ system (like CSIRO or ACARP).
Although in-kind wage contributions from business partners may qualify as cash contributions for matching AQ grant money, they won’t be taken into account for calculating the core cash commitment from UQ.
Readership and Researcher Support
Prior to applying, we advise you to:For information about peer readership programs, speak with the research manager at your faculty or institution.
Sign up for the UQ R&I Mailer to receive updates on round developments.
Access the UQ R&I Grants Library to browse through previously accepted projects.
Attend UQ R&I information sessions if available, and use slides and presentations to obtain PowerPoint presentations.
For guidance on bibliometrics, online identifiers, and data management planning, get in touch with the UQ library.
Advance Queensland Fellowship is more than just a program. Therefore, take advantage of this opportunity to be a catalyst for advancement if you’re prepared to shape Queensland’s future through ground-breaking research and collaboration. Starting right here, you can change the world.
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