Review of Cooperative Research Centres Program
Source: Australia. Ministers for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Media Release
"Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, announced a review of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program as part of a broader review of the national innovation system. The CRC review highlights the Government’s commitment to science and innovation and will identify areas to further promote and encourage investment and collaboration between research and industry. “The review will be comprehensive and will consider all aspects of the CRC Program. It will examine the overall strategic direction of CRCs, looking at the full range of issues, including governance and program design issues, the level and length of funding needed to support the program's objectives, as well as its overall scope and effectiveness. "