Collaboration

Research conducted in CITR is supported by a wide range of research grants, strategic partnership arrangements and industrial R&D projects. Funding sources include the Australian Research Council (ARC), the Australian Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST), and other government agencies and industrial organisations.

CITR conducts research in close collaboration with industry and research partners nationally and internationally, delivering scientifically advanced and industry relevant outcomes. Some of our past and present collaborators include the EU FP6 Adaptive Services Grid Consortium, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Visy, Powercor, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Telstra Corporation, Everyday Interactive Networks.

CITR is involved in the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) funded by Australian government, and leading industry and research collaborators, including the CRC for Smart Internet Technology, the CRC for Advanced Automotive Technology, and the CRC for Smart Services.

We value continuing and expanded collaboration with existing and new research and industry partners.

Collaboration Benefits

Collaboration with CITR offers many benefits to its industry and government partners including:

	Access to leading R&D expertise in contemporary IT technology and solutions enabling development of new ICT products and services
	Influencing directions of new technologies and standards
	Opportunity for early adoption and joint commercialisation of research results
	Building on existing knowledge and gaining information on emerging standards and best practices
	Increased visibility and recognition as an innovation leader and partner in significant impact-making R&D in Australia
	Maximising return on investment (ROI) in R&D through flexible investment sharing and tax concessions

Collaboration Arrangements

We collaborate with external industry and government partners through the flexible, mutually beneficial arrangements including:

	Collaborative research projects
	Contracted research projects
	Targeted consulting and training
	Strategic research subscription/sponsorships

We recognise the intellectual contributions and rights of all partners.

Professor Ryszard Kowalczyk
CITR Director

Tel: +61 3 9214 5834
Fax: +61 3 9819 0823
Email: rkowalczyk@it.swin.edu.au