ReNEW - Research Concentrations Strategy
Academic Board approved the adoption of ReNEW: A New UniSA Research Concentrations Strategy at its meeting on Friday 26 September 2008. The strategy will see the implementation of five categories of research concentrations at UniSA and the enhancement of the teaching-research nexus through the establishment of frameworks of cooperation.
The objectives of the new research concentrations strategy are consistent with the University's Vision, Mission and Values statement that was adopted by Council earlier this year.
ReNEW: A New UniSA Research Concentrations Strategy is a result of substantial feedback received from across the University and the work of two subcommittees (Research Concentrations: Criteria and Performance and Research Concentrations: The Teaching-Research Nexus) of the Research Policy Committee (RPC) in the first quarter of 2008.
The recommendations contained in ReNEW will be implemented in 2009 to be fully operational in 2010 and progress will be communicated through ResNet, RPC, APPRC and Academic Board.
- Research Concentrations Paper (Word doc, staff access only)
- Timelines for implementation
- ReNEW Guidelines
- Expression of Interest, Funding Application Form and Instructions to Applicants
- Contact
Timelines for implementation
| Guidelines published | January 2009 |
| Framework of Cooperation development | February - August 2009 |
| Call for new centres | April 2009 (closed) |
| Modelling of Funding Allocations | April - August 2009 |
ReNEW Guidelines
The following guidelines are for Recognised Research Groups; Supported Research Centres; Supported International Research Centres; Supported Research Institutes; and Supported Flagship Research Institutes:
- ReNEW Guidelines (Word doc, staff access only)
See also: Recognised Research Groups application form - RTF (pc) and Word (Mac)
Expression of Interest, Funding Application Form and
Instructions to Applicants
Supported Research Centres
UniSA is now calling for applications for University Supported Research Centre status. The 2009 round of Supported Research Centre applications is a two-stage process:
Stage 1 - Expression of Interest (EOI)
Before completing a full application for Supported Research Centre status it is suggested that applicants submit an EOI to Research and Innovation Services. The EOI will cover:
- Proposed membership and eligibility under the ReNEW Guidelines
- Area of focus of the proposed centre and any overlap with existing research concentrations
Research and Innovation Services will assess the EOI and within 10 working days advise the applicant of the research indicator income, eligibility of proposed members and any overlap with existing research concentrations.
Completion of the EOI is not mandatory, however it will assist potential applicants to decide whether to move to the full application.
Stage 2 - Full application
For 2009 the following key dates apply.
Expressions of Interest submitted: 6 April - 29 May 2009
Full application closing date: 30 June 2009
Documentation
Please refer to the following documents (Word format and accessible to staff only):
- Information sheet for applicants
- Guide to applicants in the preparation of an application
- Expression of Interest
- Application template
Contact
For further information please contact:
Dr Mark Hochman on ext 23471 or email
Mark.Hochman@unisa.edu.au
Sally Carpenter on ext 23955 or email
Sally.Carpenter@unisa.edu.au
or email ResearchCapacity@unisa.edu.au