Approval of grants

The Chief Science Officer, following the Selection Committee recommendations, will submit a proposal to the Grant Approver, the AIS Director, who makes the final decision including:

• The grant amount to be awarded;
• The duration of the grant, and
• The terms and conditions of the grant.

Non preferred assessor process

Applicants may name up to two persons whom they do not wish to assess an application by submitting a ‘Request Not to Assess’ letter to AISResearch@ausport.gov.au. This letter must be received by the AIS at least two weeks prior to the grant opportunity closing date. Only one request containing the names of up to two individual assessors may be submitted per application. There is discretion about whether the ‘Request Not to Assess’ is accepted or refused. The AIS will not notify applicants of the outcome.