At our facilities around Australia we provide imaging and analytical solutions for R&D, QA, failure analysis, patent support, non-destructive analysis, and persuasive promotional images.

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Microscopy Australia also offers an industry voucher scheme for subsidised access, see ‘Industry Subsidy Scheme’ below for more details. 

Contact our business development manager with your queries:
Dr Jenny Whiting
0437 342 735
jenny.whiting@micro.org.au

Microscopy Australia has established an Industry Subsidy Scheme that provides support to Australian companies for work performed at Microscopy Australia facilities.

The Scheme aims to help industry researchers access state-of-the-art microscopes and expertise to solve their challenges at reduced rates. Travel support may be available if required.

Applications are open to Australian companies that have not previously used a Microscopy Australia facility.

Applications from SMEs will be prioritised. Vouchers must be used within 12 months of their issue. Applications can be made at any time and will be processed rapidly. The application procedure is:

1. Application: Applicants complete a short form available here.
2. Review: The application is evaluated based on eligibility, technical feasibility and scientific relevance. The Review Committee is composed of the following people:

• Dr Lisa Yen, Chief Operating Officer, Microscopy Australia, Review Committee Chair
• Mr Angus Netting, Microscopy Australia Facility Director, The University of Adelaide, and Chair, Microscopy Australia Industry Engagement Committee
• Rotating Director, from another Microscopy Australia facility

3. Notification: The Review Panel Chair will notify applicants of the outcome from the review, and this correspondence will be final. This letter of offer will include:

• the subsidy amount;
• how to claim travel reimbursement, if any is awarded; and
• obligations and requirements for successful applicants.

4. Acceptance: Applicants will be required to formally accept the offer to the Review Panel Chair as outlined in the offer letter. Successful applicants will be required to:

• commit to their contribution to the project;
• complete a short report on their activities within two months of the project completion; and
• acknowledge the support of the Microscopy Australia in any subsequent media releases, publications or presentations.

5. More information: The full scheme guidelines are available here.

OTHER SUBSIDIES: Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects

Linkage Projects are a grant program run by the ARC. It aims to create long-term research alliances between researchers in academia and industry to solve scientific and technological problems for the economic, social and/or cultural benefit of Australia. The ARC accepts Linkage Project applications from eligible higher education institutions, and then allocates funding on a competitive basis; funding levels range from AUD$50,000 up to AUD$300,000 per annum (p.a.) for up to 5 years. Where an extremely high level of commitment is made by the industry partner, the ARC may consider funding levels of up to AUD$2,000,000 p.a. For more information download our Advice to Applicants for ARC and NHMRC Grants PDF.

If your industry or project is not eligible for a Linkage Program, you can check the relevant Government websites to see if there’s a suitable subsidy: https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/search

While we only advise on the government grants listed above, we’re always happy to help you. Contact one of our Industry team.

For further information please contact:
Dr Jenny Whiting
Marketing and Business Development Manager
0437 342 735
jenny.whiting@micro.org.au

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