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CRC bid is successful

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For those that have not already heard our efforts to continue the CRC for another six years has been successful.

We received the much awaiting phone call yesterday morning and it was confirmed that we would receive funding for six more years and 93% of the total cash we sought would be provided.

Projects submitted

The next stage of the bid process was completed at lunchtime today. We submitted the four exemplar projects.

Progression to interview

After a tense two months we have finally been informed today that our bid has progressed to the next and final stage.

Rebid submitted

After a busy week we hit the submit button at 1:55pm today. The core team are very happy with the flavour of the final bid. We believe it has a more compelling case than in 2010.

Rebid almost due for submission

MCKIRDYS

The countdown to submission of the rebid is now in the final month. Our target is to submit on 30 June and we are confident this will be achieved.

Our innovative research is rewarded

MCKIRDYS
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On Wednesday 18 May our CRC was awarded an innovation excellence prize by the CRC association.

The award is determined by a panel of innovation experts. With 42 CRCs currently funded it is feather in our cap to receive the award.

RMN project wins innovation award

The Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity (CRCNPB) has been recognised for the groundbreaking research it has been undertaking, winning an Award for Excellence in Innovation for its Remote Microscope Network (RMN).

The Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity (CRCNPB) has been recognised for the groundbreaking research it has been undertaking, winning an Award for Excellence in Innovation fo

CEO disappointed as 2011-12 budget reduces CRC program funding

MCKIRDYS
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Last night was the release of the 2011/12 federal budget. Prior to its release I was concerned that two outcomes could have a big impact on our bid.

The first concern was that the government would decrease its contribution to industry R&D levies. It was positive to hear that this did not eventuate.

Re-bid progress is positive

MCKIRDYS
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Success in a CRC round is a very competitive challenge but the Core Team are optimistic that we will submit a proposal with a good chance of success.

The committment of resources to the bid is stronger than Round 13 with new participants committed.

CEO focuses on re-bid

MCKIRDYS

The last two weeks have been very focussed on developing our round 14 bid. Key to the development of the bid is addressing the feedback received after round 13.