Abstract
The Australian Postgraduate Awards (Industry) Scheme is a government initiative in its fourth year of operation. Its objectives are to build a long-term relationship between higher education institutions and industry through research undertaken by PhD and Masters research students on projects related to industry needs, and to prepare high-calibre students for industry and/or research. This article puts the Scheme in its policy context, and summarizes the major findings from surveys of the participants – the academic and industry partners, and the students themselves. Their views are presented on: the Scheme's capacity to stimulate new linkages; its benefits and the constraints; facilities and resources on campus and company sites; and satisfaction with supervision arrangements under the partnership.
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