2020 outcomes The announcement of the 2020 Priority-driven collaborative cancer research scheme (PdCCRS) Ideas grant applications is anticipated to occur by the end of April. Successful applicants will be contacted on the day of the announcement and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email on the same day. The list of successful applicants will then […]

NHMRC has revised its Relative to Opportunity policy, which includes clearer categorisation and clarification of relative to opportunity considerations, including personal situations such as disability and unemployment. The update complements changes to the policy announced on 4 August 2020, to recognise the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other calamities. The revised policy will apply […]

The RSA is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified academics for funding research projects in the following areas: The impact of freethought and secularism in Australia. The effectiveness of critical thinking skills teaching in Australian schools. The role of experts in media and public policy in Australia. Privileges granted by law and government […]

The NHMRC have adjusted scheme dates for the 2021 grant program in response to COVID-19 and are now able to confirm the following dates for the 2021 grant program: Scheme Applications open Minimum data due Research Services internal deadline Applications close Investigator Grants 3 Feb 2021 3 Mar 2021 10 Mar 2021 31 Mar 2021 […]

University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement Variation (EAV) The University of Adelaide has implemented an Enterprise Agreement Variation (EAV) as a cost saving measure to reduce potential jobs loses at the University. One aspect of the EAV involves University staff purchasing 3 weeks leave. Purchased Leave is a complex arrangement where effectively staff get an additional […]

The AC21 Special Project Fund (SPF) was created in order to promote the development of research and educational exchange between AC21 members by providing seed funding for a variety of collaborative research projects and activities. Although research collaboration between AC21 members is important, this fund is not intended to support particular or individual research projects. […]

As of 14 September 2020, purchase orders will be raised in the University’s eProcurement System for grant funding committed to be paid to research affiliate organisations. Finance & Procurement Services will raise the purchase orders and communicate this change to each research affiliate organisation. This information will be reported in ORBIT and provide chief investigators […]

Sections 4 & 5 of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research are currently under national review. Members of the University community are encouraged to view the synopsis and explanatory material on the NHMRC consultation website. To be included within the University of Adelaide’s institutional response, email your submission to the University’s HREC at […]

Commencing this month, purchase orders will be raised in the University’s eProcurement System for grant funding committed to be paid to research collaborator organisations. Finance & Procurement Services will raise the purchase orders and communicate this change to each research collaborator organisation. This information will be reported in ORBIT and provide chief investigators and researchers […]

The email notification from Finance & Procurement Services to chief investigators and faculty finance teams on completion of the finance details set up for research projects has been simplified. Research project specific information and documentation is available in ORBIT to chief investigators and researchers via self-service. The email notification includes guidance on the following items: Research […]