IMOS is an initiative of the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS)

    http://ncris.innovation.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

    Operator = A research organisation which will be sub-contracted to do part of the IMOS work, provides cash and/or in-kind resources and will own and operate designated assets or provide services to IMOS

    Co-investor = An organisation (in addition to the Operators) which has formally advised it will contribute cash and/or in-kind resources to IMOS

    Collaborating Institution = An organisation which has an interest in and/or provides support to the IMOS activities, but does not formally provide cash and/or in-kind resources.

    International programs = International activities and observing programs which IMOS contributes to and activities which provide support to IMOS.

    Other NCRIS capabilities= Through NCRIS, the Government is providing $542 million over 2005-2011 to provide researchers with major research facilities, supporting infrastructure and networks necessary for world-class research. Other NCRIS projects are listed here.