Resources
Publications
Increasing Australia's level of international research collaboration via the CRC Program (450 KB pdf)
A report outlining the outcomes of the CRCA CEO's visit to northern Europe, 4-28 October, 2009.
Fact sheet - The Impact of CRCs on the Australian Education System (346 KB pdf)
Highlights programs that have been developed by CRCs within tertiary, secondary and primary levels of education. (2007).
Economic Impact Analysis Guidebook (430 KB pdf) and Template (100 KB excel)
A landmark report commissioned by the CRC Association that provides a clear direction into how the impact of research may be assessed in economic terms. The guidebook details the difficulties in assessing the economic impact of scientific endeavors, yet shows that the task is not impossible if the approach is considered at the commencement of the research project. The concepts are contextualised using CRCs as examples, and templates provided to assist researchers plan and complete their impact assessments. (2007).
Economic Impact Study of the CRC Programme (665 KB pdf)
A study by Insight Economics prepared for the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training. (2006).
The Economic Impact of Cooperative Research Centres in Australia (1.14 MB pdf)
A report by The Allen Consulting Group commissioned by the CRC Association. (2005).
CRC Guides
To assist prospective and new partners of a CRC, the CRC Association is releasing a series of printable Guides aimed at providing the “must know” information regarding what is involved in being a player in a CRC.
