Instructions to Applicants about the Research Environment Section

Key things to address in this section:

Is there an existing, or developing, supportive and high quality research environment for this Project?

Describe the existing, or developing, research environment within the Administering Organisation/ Collaborating Organisation(s) for this Project. Consider:

• Position of the research group
  • Faculty
  • Research Institutes
  • Research Centres
• Facilities/Resources
• The university's commitment to Research Integrity, Compliance & Governance
• Support for acquiring Ethics & Compliance clearance

Are the necessary facilities to complete the project available?

Describe how the Project fits with the Administering Organisation's strategic Research Plan or other strategic developments, if applicable. Consider:

• The University's Strategic Plan for 2013-2023 'Beacon of Enlightenment'
• The Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) Operational Plan
• ERA 2012 results
• Overview of the University

Are there adequate strategies to encourage dissemination, commercialisation, if appropriate; and promotion of research outcomes?

Outline the plans for communicating research results, including scholarly and public communication and dissemination. Consider:

• Intellectual Property Management/Commercialisation
  
• Marketing & Strategic Communications

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