Funding
ACARP seeks research proposals that address key industry problems on an annual basis. The announcement seeking research proposals will be made in The Australian newspaper on Saturday, 18 April 2009.
The Project Priorities for 2009 (
project priorities for 2009project priorities for 2009) are available now and a newsletter detailing project priorities for 2010 will be available after 17 April 2010.
ACARP will fund projects that lead to improvements in safety standards and performance, a reduction in the environmental impacts of mining and coal utilisation, a reduction in the mine operating cost and technical support to marketing of coal.
The categories to which the 2009 categories relate and for which submissions were sought are:
Closing Date
The closing date for proposals for 2010 is Wednesday, 19 May.
How to Apply for Funding
Examination of the ACARP 2010 calendar together with the Approval Structure will assist in understanding the ACARP approval system.
Guidelines For The Preparation of Short Proposals
are available on this site now.
Each proposal must have the 
Proposal Summary Sheet attached
Proposals should be emailed to ACARP after 17 April 2010 and before the closing date of 19 May 2010.
The 68 projects selected in 2009 provide an indication of the areas of research
of interest to the coal industry. A newsletter titled
ACARP People and Projects 2009 will be available soon
Approval Structure
To Apply you will need
Calendar 2010
Approval Structure
Guidelines for Preparation of Short Proposals
Proposal Summary Sheet
ACARP People and Projects 2009
2009 Priorities
These priorities have been developed by the five technical committees responsible for project development and selection
The categories to which these priorities relate are:
Proposals in the sustainability category will be considered by the either the underground, open cut or coal preparation committees, as appropriate. These priorities are not prescriptive but should act as a guide to the areas in which ACARP is seeking research proposals.
ACARP is a collaborative program that utilises the experience and technical strength of both the mining industry and research institutions in solving technical problems and addressing issues of significance to the industry’s long term future. Any proposed research project that is strongly supported by a mine site and is of interest to a number of coal operations will be well received.
Safety remains a key driver in the program. It will continue to be the focus of much of the underground work and a significant component of the open cut and coal preparation programs.
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