Original Release Date: 03 April 2024

This bite-sized session, led by regional directors Sabine and Andrew, provides a comprehensive overview of the GRLO payment process for industry-linked and industry researcher grants. The presentation explains the quarterly payment structure, which begins after the kickoff meeting and continues throughout the PhD duration. Key topics include the initial pro-rata payment calculation, the stabilisation phase where regular quarterly payments occur, and the final pro-rata payment upon completion. The session clarifies university responsibilities versus Campus Plus responsibilities, including student payment schedules, invoicing procedures, and progress tracking. Andrew details the back pay process, which is only available for industry-linked projects and applies exclusively to government stipend top-ups, with eligibility extending up to one year prior to the kickoff meeting. The presentation aims to provide a clear resource for both project coordinators and finance departments.