The Research Infrastructure Scheme provides UNSW researchers with funding for equipment and other infrastructure in order to create a world-class research environment. Whether it is in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, or in Medical Research, Science, Engineering and Technology, our investment in research infrastructure and equipment is a strategic investment to enable our researchers to work at the cutting edge of local, national and international research. To achieve this goal, the scheme aims to not only enable acquisition of high-end infrastructure but to maximize accessibility of infrastructure by also funding support staff who will facilitate access and training.
The outcomes of the 2019 Research Infrastructure Scheme have now been announced. Click here for list of funded projects3
Key dates for the 2019 round:
| Research Infrastructure Scheme (RIS) 2019 round guidelines published | Early July, 2018 |
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Expressions of Interest1 (if applicable) closes no earlier than: |
Monday, 6 August 2018 |
| Call for full applications via Online Application Management System (AMS) open | Monday, 13 August 2018 |
| Information session | Thursday, 16 August 2018 |
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Applications close |
Monday, 17 September 2018 |
| Schools/MWAC units to complete review and approval of applications | Tuesday, 2 October 2018 |
| Faculties/MWAC to complete review, ranking and approval of applications | Monday, 15 October 2018 |
| Announcement of funding outcomes2 | Mid November 2018 |
| Distribution of funds | January 2019 |
1You will need to enquire with your School/Faculty or Unit to check if this is relevant to you and for the details of the EOI process. You may also check this nondefinitive list.
2Outcomes will not be announced prior to ARC LIEF outcomes.
3Not final - excludes proposals under embargo or pending further review.
For a list of equipment procured via the 2017 round of RIS, please click here