Role of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research)

The role of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) is to provide leadership and vision in achieving the University's strategic goals, particularly in relation to research and research training policy across the University. The key responsibilities of the area include:

• Research related planning and policy, involving quality assurance in research and research training;
• Monitoring and communication of major changes in government research policy and the development of strategies in response to such policy changes;
• Development of strategies to facilitate growth in University revenue to support research related activity;
• Co-ordination of those aspects of the University budget for research related income and expenditure;
• Award of postgraduate scholarships;
• Representation of the University on external research related Boards, Committees and other forums and communication to the University community of the outcomes of this representation as appropriate;
• Development and support of research alliances and partnerships with high quality research institutions, nationally and internationally;
• Development and implementation of communication strategies to promote the University's research capability; and
• Regulatory compliance with relevant external legislation applicable to the conduct of research.

Professor Mike Brooks
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research)
The University of Adelaide

The DVC&VP(R) is currently supported by:

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Operations)

Professor Richard Russell AM
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Operations)
The University of Adelaide

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Strategy)

Professor Robert Saint
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Strategy)
The University of Adelaide