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 Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme - Now Open


 

About the Scheme 

The scheme is a joint initiative by the Group of Eight (Go8) Universities and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Germany’s national agency for the support of international academic co-operation.

 
The scheme supports exchanges for Go8 researchers to spend time at partner institutions in Germany and for collaborating German researchers to spend time at Go8 universities.
 
 
The scheme has two main objectives:
 
  • To foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers
  • To result in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany.

 

Key Dates 2013

 
Closing Date: 28 June 2013


How to Apply

Applicants must complete the Application form for exchanges in 2014-2015  available on the Go8 website.

Applicants should also complete a UQ Funding Application Coversheet, avaliable on the UQR&I Website

Completed applications must be submitted to the UQ Research and Innovation no later than 5pm 28 June 2013 (as specified by the Go8). Applications should be submitted in hard copy and electronically to Ms Vicki Sheehy, Administration Officer, Research Management Office, UQ Research & Innovation – v.sheehy@research.uq.edu.au

Following submission, all UQ applications will be subjected to internal assessment and quality assurance processes and a ranked list of applicants will be produced and forwarded to the Go8.  

Please also subscribe to the UQ ARC and NHMRC Mailing List by following this link: http://www.uq.edu.au/research/rid/mailing-lists. Official announcements and updates regarding the scheme will be sent to researchers on these lists.

 

Further Information

More specific information regarding the objectives of the scheme, funding available, eligible activities, conditions of funding and assessment criteria is available in the Australian Application Pack - available on the Go8 website.
 
Queries may be directed to:  Vicki Sheehy, Administration Officer, Research Management Office, UQ Research & Innovation – v.sheehy@research.uq.edu.au or  334 66217.