Funding
The purpose of the Research Office funding area is to assist Macquarie University researchers with their applications for funding. You will find information on Macquarie University internal schemes, on Australian Research Council (ARC) schemes, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) schemes, and on other external schemes.
Applications (with the exception of ARC Discovery-Projects):
- External funding schemes - final applications must be submitted at least one week prior to the closing date set by the external funding body - applications must be submitted with a signed MQ Cover Sheet (RTF)
- ARC Applications (with the exception of Discovery-Projects) - MQ ARC Coversheet (RTF)
- ARC Discovery-Projects - no coversheet required - final applications are batched at the Divisional level and submitted with a single Dean sign-off, Head of Department signatures should be submitted on the ARC Certification page with the draft application
All applications must be submitted through the Research Office. Applications can be endorsed only by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) or delegate.
Important Advice for Grant Applicants
- Advice on How to Apply for (Competitive) Research Grants (RTF)
- Advice on How to Apply for (Competitive) Research Grants (PDF)
- More useful advice on grantsmanship (External Website - Jacob Kraicer)
- Coordinating grant applications and ethical clearance
Budget & Travel Preparation Tools
- Policy on Costing External Research Grants & Consultancies (RTF)
- Policy on Costing External Research Grants & Consultancies (PDF)
- University Charging for Use of Infrastructure (RTF)
- University Charging for Use of Infrastructure (PDF)
- Reference table for applying Oncosts
Note: These charges should be used when grants are being applied for under internal schemes or where external bodies accept University calculations of oncosts. The ARC and some other funding partners apply their own oncost formula. - Reference table for Salaries (XLS)
- Reference table for Salaries (PDF)
- Reference table for Travel Costs & Per Diem Expences (PDF)
- Travel Policy: Go to the Office of Financial Services Policy Page and click on 'Travel Policy'.
Note: Staff or students travelling on University business must familiarise themselves with the University Travel Policy for reimbursement purposes as well as for travel insurance purposes.
- Clause on the University’s intellectual property policy and procedures (RTF)
- Clause on the University’s intellectual property policy and procedures (PDF)
GAMS Information
Funding Reporting and Management
- Internal Schemes Management of Grants and Reporting Forms
- ARC Reporting Forms (From The ARC Website)
- ARC Management of Grants Forms
Strategic use of University Research Funds
In 2002 Macquarie University underwent an audit by the Australian University Quality Agency (AUQA). The University received several commendations and currently appears in the AUQA Good Practice Database.
Research Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting Dates For 2008
Friday 7 March 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9 April 3pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11 June - Extended meeting: 1pm - 5pm, to be held in the E11A Function Room
Wednesday 13 August 3pm - 5pm, to be held in meeting room 3
Wednesday 8 October 3pm - 5pm
Wednesday December - Date and time tbc.
All meetings will be held in E11A meeting room 1.
Research Management Committee Meeting Dates 2008
Tuesday 18 March 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 13 May 2pm - 4pm
Monday 8 September 9am - 11am - Rescheduled to October. Date tbc.
Monday 10 November 9am - 11am
Location to be advised.