APPLYING FOR R&D FUNDING.
In addition to the National Research Priorities released in December 2002 by the Australian Government, CRDC investment decisions give considerable weight to industry and Government’s priorities for Rural Research and Development, last revised in 2003. 

In summary,Government research priorities are:

• Sustainable natural resource management

• Improving competitiveness through a whole-of-industry approach

• Maintaining and improving confidence in the integrity of Australian agricultural food products

• Improved trade and market access

• Use of frontier technologies

• Protecting from invasive diseases and pests

• Creating an innovative culture

To obtain further detail on the National Research Priorities, visit the DAFF website at www.dest.gov.au at Research\Programmes & Funding\Funding Arrangements\National Research Priorities.

The Corporation is currently funding projects based on R&D decisions made under the CRDC Five Year Strategic Research and Development Plan 2003-2008, and all intending researchers and research agencies are urged to become well aware of this document and its content. 

To view Government priorities and the relationship of CRDC R&D investment management policies, please select the document below.