As part of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, Data61 is working with Commonwealth entities to deliver high-value, transformative data projects.
Through a competitive process, Commonwealth entities can submit a project proposal to work with Data61 to improve the way that the Australian Government uses, re-uses and releases government-held data.
Application process
If you have a great idea for a project and would like the chance to work with Data61, complete the platforms for Open Data application form available from the Data 61 website and send it to the team at Data61 at pfod@csiro.au
These applications will be reviewed and considered by a committee of Senior Executives from across the APS and Data61.
The timeframes below apply for project nominations for 2019.
Round 6:
- 29 March 2019 – call for project proposals
- 30 April 2019 - project proposals due
- Early June 2019 - project proponents notified
- June 2019 - successful projects work with Data61 to further scope their projects
- 1 July 2019 - successful projects commence
Eligibility criteria
Only Commonwealth entities may submit project proposals for this initiative at this time.
In developing project proposals, you must also engage with and obtain sponsorship for your project from your agency’s Data Champion. If your agency does not have a Data Champion then sponsorship at the Senior Executive level is sufficient. You can look up the Data Champion for your agency on data.gov.au.
Project proposals will be assessed using the following criteria:
- Project has the potential for significant positive impact for Australia.
- Project is consistent with National Innovation and Science Agenda and aligned with the Public Data Policy Statement, for example increasing the availability and/or innovative use of high value datasets or services.
- Project is beyond ‘business as usual’ activities for the submitting Commonwealth entity.
- Project is developed in consultation with Data61, in terms of project viability and developing scope.
- Project is consistent with Data61 research and strategic objectives.
If you would like any additional information about this initiative or would like to discuss your project idea with someone at Data61, please email pfod@csiro.au
