Regional Australia Intergovernmental Shared Inquiry Program
Funding to undertake research which informs government policy responses to regional issues
Last Updated: 13 April 2021
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Regional Australia Intergovernmental Shared Inquiry Program
The Regional Australia Intergovernmental Shared Inquiry Program is a collaborative partnership between the Regional Australia Institute, Commonwealth, state and territory departments with responsibility for regional development, and select universities. It provides funding to deliver targeted research on the opportunities and challenges facing regional communities. The research is used to better inform and co-ordinate government policy responses to regional issues.
What do you get?
The grant amount will be up to $400,000 plus GST
Who is this for?
To be eligible you must be the Regional Australia Institute Ltd (ABN 65 152 955 667)
Overview
The intended outcomes of the program are:
- identify emerging regional issues and policy solutions
- improve understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing communities in regional Australia
- improve collaboration and decision making – based on research, analysis and evidence – amongst government, RAI and regional universities.
Eligibility
What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible you must be the Regional Australia Institute Ltd (ABN 65 152 955 667).
To be eligible your project must be aimed at be aimed at conducting research, analysis and data collection to develop an evidence base on research themes agreed by co-funding jurisdictions.
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Applying
How do you apply?
The Regional Australia Intergovernmental Shared Inquiry Program is closed to applications.
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