Industry Fellow Program

Applications are invited from individuals and organisations wishing to collaborate with the Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub at The University of Queensland.

Support may include the following:

Co-funding for research (in-kind support from the SIRH and other UQ staff)
Co-location of staff with the SIRH group
Access to UQ equipment
Funding for experiments and other research related expenses
Support for presentation of collaborative research outcomes at conferences
Individuals applying may also be eligible for short term contracts with the SIRH to undertake their proposed research program

If the support you are seeking is not featured above please contact the team at sirh@uq.edu.au to discuss your project and desired support for collaboration.

Criteria

Applications should propose achievable research outcomes aligning with the SIRH research themes and values.

Approach to research and activities

Applied and problem-based
Co-designed and collaborative
Multi and trans-disciplinary

Outcomes sought

Research excellence
Industry-wide impact and translation
Scalability of research outcomes
Ecological, social and economic sustainability

Research proposals may also relate to the Infrastructure CoLab. Co-funding for projects including in-kind support from companies is encouraged. Outputs from the research should be specified, such as a journal paper, industry report or a research grant application. Industry Fellows will present their research at a seminar to the SIRH research group and/or government and industry networks.

Eligibility and approval process

Applicants must not currently be a tenured academic
Applications can be received and awarded at any time during the year
Approval for funding is determined by the Directors and SIRH Steering Committee and/or technical committee

How to apply

A research proposal and explanation of why you would like to collaborate with the SIRH
Support sought from the SIRH
Letters of support including cash or in-kind contributions
A curriculum vitae

Applications should be sent to Dr Cristyn Meath at sirh@uq.edu.au.