About the IGS
The IGS provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to eligible HEPs to support research and research training activities. HEPs have discretion in the way they spend their IGS grant. The IGS may be used to fund any activity related to research.
The purpose of the IGS is to maintain and strengthen Australia’s knowledge base and research capabilities by developing an effective research and research training system in the higher education sector.
Specifically, the IGS aims to:
- support the general fabric of the research and research training activities of HEPs
- allow HEPs to manage their own research activities and set their own priorities
- assist HEPs to respond flexibly to their research environment in accordance with their own strategies
- enhance support for areas of research strength
Guidelines
The IGS is a program specified in Chapter 1 of the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) made under section 238-10 of the Higher Education Support Act, 2003.
The IGS guidelines applying to 2009 can be downloaded from the Australian Government’s Federal Register of Legislative Instruments at:
Conditions
IGS Grant Amounts for 2009 have been provided to HEPs on the basis of the conditions outlined in the following document:
Process for determining IGS grant amounts
Contact: RBGrants@innovation.gov.au