Research Infrastructure Support Scheme (RISS)
The RISS is funded through the Research Support Program (RSP), a Commonwealth Research Block Grant. The RSP provides funds to eligible higher education institutions to support the systematic cost of research not supported directly through competitive and other grants.
The objectives of RSP are to:
- provide strategic investment to improve research productivity and outcomes
- support the delivery of world-class research
- enhance the University’s capacity to engage with industry and build collaboration.
The RSP grant amount is determined on the basis of each institution's relative success in attracting research income.
Funding
Applications for funding of a minimum $20,000 (AUD) to a maximum of $150,000 (AUD), exclusive of GST, are typically considered unless an exceptional case is made for a higher value of funding.
Before applying, researchers are to consider external funding or collaborations with colleagues at other Universities where the required equipment may already be available. For equipment valued over $150,000, external funding, such as Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) grants should be considered or have sufficient co-funding to ensure the total request from RISS is no more than $150,000.
Funding awarded through the 2024 RISS must be fully expended by 1 December 2024.
Key Dates - 2024
| 18 March | Applications Open. |
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| 15 April | Applications Close. Applicants must submit a complete application accompanied by all associated quotes to the relevant Faculty Executive Office or Research Institute. |
| 16 - 26 April | Faculty Executive Dean / Research Institute Executive Director to review applications relevant to their area. Endorsement to be added to the Application Form inclusive of Ranking. |
| 29 April | Faculty Executive Dean / Research Institute Executive Director to submit endorsed applications to the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation). |
| 15 May | RISS Selection Committee convenes. |
| 29 - 31 May | Expected date for outcomes to be advised. |
| 1 December | Funding awarded through the 2024 RISS must be fully expended. |
Application Form
Applications are to be submitted to the relevant Faculty Executive Office or Research Institute.
Complete applications must include current quotes for all equipment and associated costs.
Guidelines
Applicants must read the RISS Guidelines before applying.
Selection Process
All applications must be endorsed by the relevant Faculty Executive Dean or Research Institute Executive Director.
The RISS Selection Committee will then consider endorsed applications.
Enquiries
All enquiries should be emailed to pvcri@csu.edu.au with the subject line 'RISS - Your Name'.