Collaboration

Research conducted in the SOC theme 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.

The research programs under the SOC theme conduct 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, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Telstra Corporation, Everyday Interactive Networks.

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

 

Collaboration Benefits

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

	Access to leading R&D expertise in SOC 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 SOC 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.

 

Contact

Associate Professor Chengfei Liu
Theme Coordinator

Tel: +61 3 9214 5035
Fax: +61 3 9819 0823
Email: cliu@it.swin.edu.au