Original Release Date: 05 July 2023

This webinar provides critical guidance for Industry Linkage PhD programme applicants following round one assessments. Key updates to the guidelines include eligibility within the first year of candidature and revised funding structures. Andrew Walsh emphasises the importance of clear project descriptions covering aims, significance, expected outcomes and benefits, using accessible language for non-specialist assessors. Applications should demonstrate strong university-industry relationships, comprehensive risk assessments, detailed intellectual property arrangements, and robust ethics considerations. Assessors particularly value evidence of post-project outcomes, professional development opportunities, and alignment with Australian government research priorities. Applications must clearly articulate commercialisation pathways and broader industry impact beyond individual partnerships. The programme encourages collaborative application development involving academics, research offices, and technology transfer teams to strengthen submissions. Round one outcomes are expected imminently, with high-level feedback to be provided to unsuccessful applicants.