Overview
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is calling for applications that address research, development & extension (RD&E) priorities nominated by the FRDC’s stakeholders.
The nominated RD&E priorities for investment are outlined below in the current calls for opportunities. Applications that address multiple priorities are encouraged where practical.
Applicants may also submit an application that aligns to the FRDC R&D Plan 2020-25 but does not address a nominated priority. Please note, preference may be given to applications that address nominated priorities. If you do wish to submit an application that does not address a nominated priority, it is recommended that you consult with the relevant stakeholder group(s) and expected end users to ensure that research concepts have the support of beneficiaries. Support can be demonstrated through project cash contributions, in-kind contributions, incorporation of end users into the concept and formal letters of support.
Requirements
Each application must clearly outline: how it will meet the relevant identified priority or a specific opportunity if not addressing an identified priority; achievable project objectives which respond to the priority or need; proposed methods to achieve the objectives; project outputs and outcomes including adoption pathways to impact.
A realistic budget that reflects the activity to be undertaken is to be provided along with justification for the budget request. Where appropriate, applicants should demonstrate collaboration with other relevant research providers and end users. Proposed projects should consider past and current research to avoid duplication and build on previous outputs.
Once submitted, the FRDC will assess each application as well as seeking an external review by end users and/or technical experts.
See more information on FRDC’s process for Applying for Funding.
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FAQs
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All applications MUST be completed via FishNet so that FRDC receives notification that the application has been submitted.
Applications not submitted by this date may not be accepted unless prior approval for a later submission date is provided by the FRDC.
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Contact
If you have any questions or issues with FishNet, please contact the FRDC by phone (02) 6122 2100 or email frdc.programs@frdc.com.au.
Current Calls for opportunities
Explore the detailed opportunities for the following priority areas:
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Priority Title |
Nominator(s) |
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Boom & Bust Fisheries: Post-harvest and market options and opportunities |
New South Wales RAC |
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Evaluating the population biology of King Threadfin in the Gulf of Carpentaria |
Queensland RAC |
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Behaviour change approaches for improving the collection of voluntary recreational fishing data in Queensland for high priority species |
Queensland RAC & Human Dimensions Research CP |
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Exploring new resources for the West Coast Deep Sea Crustacean Managed Fishery |
Western Australia RAC |
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Enhancing opportunities for Western Australian consumers to access diverse, local, and affordable seafood |
Western Australia RAC |
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Quantifying Indigenous and recreational (including charter) catch of key commercial species in the Southern Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery: A workshop approach |
Commonwealth RAC |
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Fisher Observations of Change – Capturing the local ecological knowledge: A Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery case study |
Commonwealth RAC |
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Improving juvenile Tropical Oyster survival in the nursery |
Northern Territory RAC |
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Investigating better options for Fishing Tour Operator (Charter) fishing data capture systems: knowledge requirements and innovative recording systems |
Northern Territory RAC |
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Toxicological studies of nodularin to underpin risk management of seafood in the Gippsland Lakes |
Victoria RAC |
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Determine the risk that Southern Rock Lobster fishing act as a vector of transmission of the Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis |
Victoria RAC |
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Impacts of seismic arrays on Southern Rock Lobster in shallow near-shore environments |
Southern Rock Lobster IPA |
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Developing an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework for fisheries and aquaculture |
National |
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External review of independent data validation options, uses and opportunities |
National |
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Impacts of electromagnetic fields associated with offshore wind infrastructure on commercially and recreationally important marine species |
National |
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Minor use permit for amoxycillin for freshwater finfish |
Aquatic Animal Health & Biosecurity CP |
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Minor use permit for amoxycillin for marine finfish |
Aquatic Animal Health & Biosecurity CP |
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Minor use permit for copper sulfate for marine finfish |
Aquatic Animal Health & Biosecurity CP |
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Capability and capacity: Navigating leadership pathways in fishing and aquaculture |
National - Capability and Capacity SC |
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Capability and Capacity: Understanding diverse learning styles and knowledge transfer opportunities to inform and enable change |
National - Capability and Capacity SC |
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Building social intelligence: exploring AI tools to anticipate and respond to shifting attitudes and behaviours |
Human Dimensions Research CP |
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Supporting seafood businesses to diversify into seafood tourism |
Human Dimensions Research CP |
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“Switch a fish”: Changing recreational fishing activity to enhance sustainability outcomes and maintaining recreational fishing amenity |
RecResearch CP |
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Citizen science guidelines in recreational fishing |
RecResearch CP |
RAC = Research Advisory Committee; IPA = Industry Partnership Agreement; CP = Coordination program, SC = Steering Committee
