Go8 Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme

Applications for the Go8 Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme close on 22 August for exchanges taking place in 2009. The scheme is a joint initiative of the Group of Eight and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The scheme aims to:

	foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers.
	result in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany.

Total Funding
The Go8 and the DAAD have each agreed to provide approximately 160,000 euros (AUD250,000) per year for the period 2008-2010 (approximately AUD1.5 million) to support the scheme.

Eligibility
Exchange participants must either be employed as academic staff members in a teaching and research or research only role at a Go8 university, or a PhD student involved in the research project submitted by an eligible staff member.

Assessment criteria
The criteria to be used in assessing Australian applications include:

	the quality of the research project;
	the experience and track record of the participating researchers/research groups and the level of involvement of early career researchers; and
	the potential of the project to result in outcomes of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany.

Application key dates
Applications for exchanges in 2009 open on 4 June 2008 and close on 22 August 2008.

Evaluation of the scheme
At the end of the second year of the scheme (2009) the Go8, in consultation with the DAAD, will conduct an evaluation of the scheme to inform decisions about whether it should be continued beyond 2010, and if so, whether any changes are required to improve it. The evaluation shall be completed no later than 1 March 2010.

Further information

Ms Olivia Langensiepen
Administrative Officer (Grants)
Phone: +61 08 6488 4708
Email: olivia.langensiepen@uwa.edu.au