Conflict of interest

Conflict of interest could arise if the applicant and ASC staff, an assessment panel member or advisor:

• Has a professional, commercial or personal relationship with a party who can influence the application selection process,
• Has a relationship with, or interest in, an organisation which is likely to interfere with or restrict the applicants from carrying out the proposed activities fairly and independently, or
• Has a relationship with, or interest in, an organisation from which they will receive personal gain because the organisation receives a grant.

Applicants will be asked to declare any perceived or existing conflicts of interests or that, to the best of their knowledge, there is no conflict of interest.

If you later identify an actual, apparent, or potential conflict of interest, the ASC must be informed in writing immediately.

Conflicts of interest regarding ASC staff will be handled in accordance with ASC Conflict of Interest Policy. Assessment panel members will also be required to declare any conflicts of interest.