Field of Research (FoR) Coding
The Fields of Research Codes are part of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), which is jointly produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics New Zealand (Statistics NZ).
FoR classification allows R&D activity (in particular, research methodology) to be categorised according to the field of research. FoR categories include major fields of research investigated by national research institutions and organisations, and emerging areas of study.
FoR hierarchical structure
The FoR has three hierarchical levels, namely divisions (at the broadest level), groups, and fields (at the finest level). Divisions, groups and fields are assigned unique 2-digit, 4-digit, and 6-digit codes respectively.
The hierarchical structure of the FoR is as illustrated below:
| Level | Example |
|---|---|
| Division | 31 Biological sciences |
| Group | 3103 Ecology |
| Field | 310301 Behavioural ecology |