Science Digital Transformation Program

Program Objectives

The SIEF Science Digital Transformation Program is intended to support research and development of digital capabilities designed specifically for scientists to change how they work. This program aims to support the delivery of digital transformation for CSIRO science and engineering activities, empowering CSIRO researchers with leading edge digital technologies, thus increasing innovative science, and producing more frequent and impactful scientific breakthroughs.

The SIEF Science Digital Transformation Program Round 2 closed on Friday 28 February 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Research activities must align with the SIEF Primary Purpose and the Program Objectives
  2. The grant is to be used solely for research and development activity, as that is defined in the OECD Frascati Manual (and specifically, experimental development)
  3. Research activities must be collaborative, demonstrated by either collaboration within CSIRO, and/or with researchers external to CSIRO
  4. CSIRO must be the lead applicant for and recipient of the grant
  5. The proposal must be endorsed by a CSIRO senior executive confirming that, from a CSIRO perspective, the proposal is aligned with CSIRO strategy and considered a high priority
  6. The funding request of SIEF must be a minimum of $1,000,000 and maximum of $16,000,000
  7. Project duration must be no more than four years (funds to be fully dispersed from SIEF by 30 June 2029)
  8. Sufficient details must be provided to enable SIEF Trustee to form a view as to whether the grant would represent strong value for the use of public monies

Please refer to the Science Digital Transformation Program Guidelines for further information.

Application Review Process

An independent External Review panel will be convened by SIEF to consider the application and provide a recommendation to the SIEF Trustee as to whether the application the meets eligibility and quality criteria to warrant SIEF funding. All recommendations to the Trustee will remain confidential; all investments are subject to final decision by the SIEF Trustee; no funding will be granted unless a SIEF Funding Agreement has been entered into between the successful Applicants and the Trustee within a specified timeframe.

Forms and Templates

Science Digital Transformation Program Guidelines and Application form Round 2

Milestone Table Template Round 2