Deadline: 19 October 2016
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India and Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS), Australian Government is seeking applications for its Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund for joint research projects to be implemented by Indian scientists in collaboration with the Australian counterparts.
The Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund (IABF) is a platform for bilateral collaboration in science jointly managed and funded by the governments of India and Australia.
Objectives
- Increase the uptake of leading edge science and technology (S&T) by supporting: collaboration between Indian and Australian researchers in strategically focused, leading edge, scientific research and technology projects; and strengthening strategic alliances between Indian and Australian researchers.
- Facilitate India’s and Australia’s access to the global S&T system.
Priority Areas
Disease control – tropical, lifestyle and emerging diseases
- Countering antimicrobial resistance
- Drugs, vaccines, immunomodulators and immunotherapeutics
Medical technologies
- Biomedical devices and implants
- Diagnostics
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible to apply for funding under the Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund, the Indian applicant must:
- Submit an IABF application in one of the priority areas of research
- Be one of the following ‘eligible organizations’ (or a consortium of eligible organizations):
- Indian Education institution;
- Indian Cooperative Research Centre / University;
- Indian Public research company;
- Indian Private research company;
- Indian State/Territory-funded research organization;
- Indian not for profit research organization; or Other Indian incorporated entity;
- Be from an organization that is registered under DSIR, is incorporated or if a university, is exempt from income tax;
- Have at least one Australian partner and confirmation from the implementing Australian agency that a corresponding application from that Australian partner has been received (this confirmation will be obtained by the Indian Government).
- IABF projects should ‘link Indian and Australian research institutions, as well as other end-user partners, collaborating on a single substantial project or conducting a range of research-related activities in a specified field. These Projects may be used as a catalyst to bring together leading institutions in India in a particular research field with Australian partners to help build research capacity and maximize the application, commercialization and sustainability of research outcomes in support of economic growth and development in India. While not mandatory, involvement by industry or other end-user partners is strongly encouraged and funding will be aimed at Projects that can demonstrate a clear path to end use in support of economic growth and development in India and Australia.
How to Apply
Applicants for funding should submit this completed application form Five (5) hard copies and a soft copy in a CD and one soft copy via email with all relevant, clearly labeled attachments at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: India
For more information, please visit Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund.