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RESEARCH
FELLOWSHIPS
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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................. 1
CHANGES TO GUIDELINES FOR 1998 ........................................................................................................... 1
TIMETABLE FOR 1998 GRANTS ROUND ...................................................................................................... 2
ACRONYMS.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
PART A - INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 FELLOWSHIPS SCHEME OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................. 4
1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 CROSS PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY............................................................................................................. 5
POTENTIAL OVERLAP BETWEEN ARC AND NHMRC ........................................................................................... 5
1.4 SELECTION CRITERIA .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 CATEGORIES OF FELLOWSHIPS ........................................................................................................... 6
1.5.1 AUSTRALIAN POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (APD) ................................................................................. 6
Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Number of Fellowships available and tenure details ..................................................................................... 6
Support Entitlements and Conditions ............................................................................................................. 6
Eligibility........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Eligibility Exemption ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Selection Criteria ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Referee Report................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.5.2 AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS / QUEEN ELIZABETH II FELLOWSHIPS (ARF/QEII) ...................... 7
Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Number of Fellowships available and tenure details ..................................................................................... 8
Eligibility........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Eligibility Exemption ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Selection Criteria ........................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.3 AUSTRALIAN SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (SRF).............................................................................. 9
Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Number of Fellowships available and tenure details ..................................................................................... 9
Eligibility........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Eligibility Exemption .................................................................................................................................... 10
Selection Criteria ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Research Support ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.6 APPLICATION PROCESS ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.6.1 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 10
1.6.2 NOMINATION OF ASSESSORS ................................................................................................................... 11
1.6.3 NUMBER OF COPIES OF APPLICATION ...................................................................................................... 11
1.7 ASSESSMENT PROCESS .......................................................................................................................... 12
1.7.1 COMMITTEE AND PANELS ....................................................................................................................... 12
1.7.2 PROCESS ................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.7.3 NOTIFICATION OF OUTCOME OF ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................... 13
1.7.4 APPEALS ................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.7.5 CHANGES AFTER SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION ...................................................................................... 13
1.8 APPROVAL OF GRANT ............................................................................................................................ 14
1.8.1 CONDITIONS OF AWARD .......................................................................................................................... 14
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1.8.2 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER/COMMENCEMENT OF FELLOWSHIP ................................................................... 14
1.9 MANAGEMENT OF GRANTS .................................................................................................................. 14
PART B - INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS ........................................................................................... 2
2.10 MATTERS TO NOTE BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM .................................. 2
2.10.1 ACCURACY OF INFORMATION/MALPRACTICE ............................................................................................ 2
2.10.2 CONFIDENTIALITY ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.11 APPLICATION FORM ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.11.1 ADVICE FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM .................................................................................. 3
1. Research Fellowship type............................................................................................................................... 3
3. Project title ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Project summary............................................................................................................................................. 3
5. Research and other Codes .............................................................................................................................. 3
6. Key Words ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
7. Aims and expected outcomes of the project ................................................................................................... 4
8. Applicant details ............................................................................................................................................ 4
9. Host institution/research body for Fellowship if awarded .............................................................................. 5
10. Country of Citizenship ................................................................................................................................... 5
11. Current position status ................................................................................................................................... 5
12. Eligibility exemption sought .......................................................................................................................... 5
13. Other support ................................................................................................................................................. 5
13.1 Association with an ARC Large Research Grant application ......................................................... 5
13.2 Alternative sources of funding ....................................................................................................... 5
13.3 Grant support for this project ......................................................................................................... 5
14. Applicant's professional and academic achievement details .......................................................................... 5
14.1 Academic qualifications ................................................................................................................. 6
14.2 Past appointments........................................................................................................................... 6
14.3 Selection of host institution ............................................................................................................ 6
14.4 Mobility.......................................................................................................................................... 6
15. Certificates ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
15.1 Certification by the applicant ......................................................................................................... 6
15.2 Statement by Head of Department .................................................................................................. 6
15.3 Certification by Deputy/Pro Vice-Chancellor (or equivalent) ........................................................ 6
16. Referee Report - Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants only ........................................................... 6
17. Research supervisor/team leader information - Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants only ............ 7
18. Attachments ................................................................................................................................................... 7
18.1 Research project ............................................................................................................................. 7
18.2 Curriculum vitae, publications lists and referee report ................................................................... 8
Evidence of Australian residency status, see Item 10 ............................................................................................. 8
Special skills of non-Australian applicants, see Item 10 ........................................................................................ 8
Eligibility exemption, see Item 12 ......................................................................................................................... 8
Nomination of assessor form: Attach as last page of original of application only ............................................... 8
2.11.2 WHERE TO SEND APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 9
2.11.3 DEET TELEPHONE/FACSIMILE NUMBERS AND GROUP EMAIL ADDRESSES .............................................. 9
PART C - CONDITIONS OF AWARD .......................................................................................................... 1
DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
THE AWARD ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Commencement of Fellowship .................................................................................................................................... 2
Financial Provisions ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Term of the grant ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Contributions Towards Salary ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships (APD) .......................................................................................................... 3
Australian Research Fellowships (ARF) ................................................................................................................ 3
Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships (QEII) .................................................................................................................. 3
Australian Senior Research Fellowships(SRF) ...................................................................................................... 3
Support Entitlements and Conditions ............................................................................................................ 4
APD, ARF, QEII Research Support Grants ................................................................................................................ 4
Uses of Research Support Grants ................................................................................................................................ 4
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Assistance .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Equipment ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Travel .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Senior Research Fellow Research Support ................................................................................................................. 4
Relocation Expenses ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Travel .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Removal Expenses................................................................................................................................................. 6
Over Expenditure........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Carry Forwards ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
HOST INSTITUTION RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................. 6
Specified Personnel ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Employment.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Fellows ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Promotion ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Financial Management .................................................................................................................................. 6
Infrastructure ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Insurance/Liabilities/Indemnities ................................................................................................................... 7
Statutory Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 8
Suspensions .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Termination .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Transfers ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
FELLOW’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................... 10
Accuracy of Information/Malpractice .......................................................................................................... 10
Leave Entitlements ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Maternity Leave ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Progress Report ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Relinquishment of Fellowship ...................................................................................................................... 11
Research Evaluation Program ..................................................................................................................... 11
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AWARD...................................................................................................................... 11
Acknowledgments, Publications and Publicity ............................................................................................ 11
Audit and Monitoring ................................................................................................................................... 12
Care of Data................................................................................................................................................. 12
ACQUITTAL OF FUNDS & OTHER REPORTS ......................................................................................................... 12
End of Year Report Form ............................................................................................................................. 13
Fellowship Number. ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Fellow’s Name .................................................................................................................................................... 13
The Commonwealth Allocation ........................................................................................................................... 13
Institutional Expenditure ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Carry Forward Request........................................................................................................................................ 13
Request to Recover Funds ................................................................................................................................... 13
Reason for Carry Forward Request ..................................................................................................................... 13
Changes to Award ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Changes to note: ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Final Reports................................................................................................................................................ 13
Final Report Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................ 13
LIAISON ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
APPENDIX A - INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES - COUNTRY CODES ................................................... 2
APPENDIX B - INSTITUTION CODES ........................................................................................................ 2
APPENDIX C - ABS FIELD OF RESEARCH CLASSIFICATION (FORC) CODES .............................. 2
SUBDIVISION 010000 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES ............................................................................... 2
SUBDIVISION 020000 PHYSICAL SCIENCES ........................................................................................... 3
SUBDIVISION 030000 CHEMICAL SCIENCES .......................................................................................... 4
SUBDIVISION 040000 EARTH SCIENCES.................................................................................................. 5
SUBDIVISION 050000 INFORMATION, COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES . 6
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SUBDIVISION 060000 APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES ...................................................... 7
SUBDIVISION 070000 GENERAL ENGINEERING .................................................................................... 9
SUBDIVISION 080000 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES .................................................................................... 10
SUBDIVISION 090000 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES .............................................................................. 11
SUBDIVISION 100000 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES................................................................. 13
SUBDIVISION 110000 SOCIAL SCIENCES .............................................................................................. 15
SUBDIVISION 120000 HUMANITIES ....................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX D - SOCIO-ECONOMIC OBJECTIVES (SEO) CODES ..................................................... 21
SUBDIVISION 010000 ...................................................................................................................... DEFENCE 21
SUBDIVISION 020000 .................................. PLANT PRODUCTION AND PLANT PRIMARY PRODUCTS 22
SUBDIVISION 030000 ............................ ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS 23
SUBDIVISION 040000 ............................................................... MINERAL RESOURCES (EXCL. ENERGY) 23
SUBDIVISION 050000 .................................................................................................ENERGY RESOURCES 24
SUBDIVISION 060000 ......................................................................................................... ENERGY SUPPLY 25
SUBDIVISION 070000 ......................................................................................................MANUFACTURING 25
SUBDIVISION 080000 .......................................................................................................... CONSTRUCTION 28
SUBDIVISION 090000 ................................................................................................................. TRANSPORT 29
SUBDIVISION 100000 ............................................ INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES 30
SUBDIVISION 110000 .......................................................................................... COMMERCIAL SERVICES 30
SUBDIVISION 120000 ......................................................................................... ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK 31
SUBDIVISION 130000 ........................................................................................................................ HEALTH 32
SUBDIVISION 140000 .................................................................................... EDUCATION AND TRAINING 33
SUBDIVISION 150000 ..................................... SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 34
SUBDIVISION 160000 ............................................................................ ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE 35
SUBDIVISION 170000 .......................... ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 36
SUBDIVISION 180000 ............................... ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ASPECTS 38
SUBDIVISION 190000 ............................. NATURAL SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING 39
SUBDIVISION 200000 ................................................................... SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES 39
APPENDIX E - ARC CATEGORY CODES, PRIORITY AREA CODES & OTHER CODES ............. 41
0 MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY ............................................................................................................ 41
1 PLANT AND ANIMAL BIOLOGY ................................................................................................................. 41
2 CHEMISTRY.............................................................................................................................................. 42
3 EARTH SCIENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 42
4 ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC AND COMPUTER .............................................................................................. 43
5 HUMANITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 43
6 PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS ................................................................................................................... 44
7 SOCIAL SCIENCES .................................................................................................................................... 44
8 ENGINEERING - CIVIL, MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL .............................................................................. 45
APPENDIX F - ARC PROVISION TOWARDS FELLOWSHIP STIPENDS.......................................... 47
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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS SCHEME
INTRODUCTION
The Research Fellowships Scheme Guidelines are in three parts:
Part A - Information;
Part B - Instructions to Applicants; and
Part C - Conditions of Award.
All three parts of the Research Fellowships Scheme Guidelines should be read carefully by
applicants and institutions prior to applications being submitted.
Changes to Guidelines for 1998
Each applicant for an Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship must have a referee report, either
from his/her proposed research supervisor/team leader or from his/her current supervisor.
This must be attached to the application when submitted.
Institutions should note that Fellows are appointed as academic staff under the terms and
conditions of the host institution and are therefore also required to abide by the regulations
(including disciplinary provisions) as set down. All ARC Fellows shall have the same
access to infrastructure funds as academic staff at the same level. Senior Research
Fellows must have the same access to promotion as other academic staff of the same
grade.
The ARC provisions towards salaries and other costs are as applicable at 1 January 1997.
While Fellows may not normally accept additional appointment or remuneration without
prior reference to the DEETYA and the host institution, host institutions may increase the
level of remuneration, from its own resources, to match local salary levels under enterprise
agreements.
The ARC provides an annual Research Support Grant as a contribution towards the costs
directly associated with, and essential to, the Fellowship. The Research Support Grant
cannot be used for salary supplementation .
The financial management and accountability provisions of the 1998 Research
Fellowships have been amended from previous years, with less onerous reporting
requirements being placed on host institutions.
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Timetable for 1998 Grants Round
December 1996 Application forms and guidelines available.
1 February 1997 Requests for exemption to eligibility requirements to
be submitted to DEETYA.
14 February 1997 Due date for two-page summary relating to
ARC/NHMRC overlap
17 February 1997 Advice of outcome of eligibility exemptions
requests.
21 February 1997 ARC/NHMRC advice on overlap provided to
prospective applicants.
1 March 1997 Closing date for applications.
(Note: Earlier closing date within Institutions)
14-18 April 1997 st
1 Round exclusion of uncompetitive applications.
Selection of assessors for the remainder.
May 1997 Institutions and applicants notified of unsuccessful
applications.
Requests for assessments forwarded to assessors for
remaining applicants.
17 July 1997 Assessor reports sent to remaining applicants for
written rejoinder.
8 August 1997 Applicants' single page rejoinders due.
25-29 August 1997 Preparation of funding recommendations for ARC.
Mid September 1997 Preparation of ARC recommendations to Minister.
October 1997 Announcement of grants and advice to applicants.
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Acronyms
ACSPRI Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Inc
AIMS Australian Institute of Marine Science
ANSTO Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
ANU Australian National University
ARC Australian Research Council
CRC Cooperative Research Centres
CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
DEETYA Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs
DIST Department of Industry, Science and Tourism
DSTO Defence Science and Technology Organisation
FOI Freedom of Information
GMAC Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee
HEFA Higher Education Funding Act 1988
IAS Institute of Advanced Studies, ANU
IGC Institutional Grants Committee
IRD Industry Research and Development
NBEET National Board of Employment, Education and Training
NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council
RGC Research Grants Committee
RTCC Research Training and Careers Committee
UIRCC University-Industry Research Collaboration Committee
UNS Unified National System
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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS SCHEME
PART A - INFORMATION
1.1 Fellowships Scheme Objectives
The Research Fellowships Scheme aims to foster opportunities for the pursuit of independent
research ensuring the supply of trained, innovative personnel who are able to maintain and
expand national research capacity and to move into other areas of education and industry. It
also aims to provide opportunities for career development.
1.2 General Information
ARC Fellowships are targeted at those who have demonstrated a clear commitment to
research.
There are four categories of Fellowships:
Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships (APD);
Australian Research Fellowships (ARF);
Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships (QEII); and
Australian Senior Research Fellowships (SRF).
ARC Fellowships are open to world wide competition.
Both tenured and untenured researchers may apply. However, successful applicants must
formally resign from their positions before taking up the Fellowship. This requirement
applies to all categories.
Fellowships may be held in any field of research, except clinical medicine and dentistry.
Fellowships are tenable at a range of Australian higher education and other institutions.
Specific information regarding eligible institutions is provided in the information for each
type of Fellowship.
If, after carefully reading these Guidelines, researchers have queries regarding their eligibility
for a particular Fellowship, they should consult with the Research Office of their institution in
the first instance. If necessary, enquiries can be made in writing to The Director, Individual
Grants Section, prior to the submission of applications. Exemption eligibility requests
received prior to 1 February 1997 will be responded to through Research Offices by
17 February 1997. This should allow time for the completion of a detailed application.
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Applicants may submit an application in one category only for a 1998 Fellowship (ie the
Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship category, or the Australian Research Fellowship/Queen
Elizabeth II Fellowship combined category, or the Senior Research Fellowship category).
1.3 Cross Program Eligibility
Fellowship applicants and existing ARC Fellows are encouraged to apply for additional
support for their research projects through other sources of research support, including the
ARC Large Grants Scheme and ARC Small Grants Program.
Researchers should apply, in the same year, for an ARC Fellowship and an associated Large
Grant if additional project support is required at that level. In such cases, the applicant must:
indicate on both applications that support is being sought from the other Scheme; and
clearly indicate how the research will be funded if he/she is awarded a Fellowship without
a Large Research Grant; and how he/she will be supported if awarded a Large Grant
without a Fellowship.
The Large Grant application may incorporate the prospective Fellow’s salary in case the
Fellowship application is not successful, where there is no alternative source of salary.
Please note that Fellows intending to work at the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) at the
Australian National University, or at organisations outside the higher education sector which
are funded for research from State or Commonwealth sources (eg Commonwealth research
organisations such as DSTO and CSIRO, State government funded research and development
organisations), may only apply for ARC Large Research Grants as Partner Chief Investigators,
ie a Chief Investigator from an eligible institution will have to apply for the same project.
Potential Overlap between ARC and NHMRC
Fellowships in clinical medicine and dentistry are provided through the Medical Research
Committee or the Public Health Research and Development Committee of the National Health
and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601.
If an applicant is unsure as to whether his/her application should be submitted to the ARC or
the NHMRC, he/she must either:
1. prepare a two page summary outlining the proposal and submit this to the ARC by
14 February 1997. Representatives of the relevant ARC and NHMRC Committees will
decide which scheme is more appropriate for the application. The ARC will advise the
applicant. through the Research Office. of the decision by no later than 21 February 1997;
or
2. submit applications, under the same title, to both schemes, completing the appropriate
cross-referencing section on the ARC form. Representatives of the two Councils will
then decide which scheme will handle the application and the applicant will be advised
accordingly, through the Research Office.
Applications submitted to both the ARC and the NHMRC, without following either of the
mechanisms detailed above, will be rejected if they are in, or border on, areas of clinical
medicine or dentistry.
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1.4 Selection Criteria
The following selection criteria apply to all levels of Fellowships:
the ability of the applicant as determined by
the demonstrated potential for career development, and
the quality of past achievements, especially in regard to academic record and awards
and prizes, as well as research performance;
the quality of the aims, significance, research plan and methodology of the project
proposal; and
the quality of the research environment and the extent of facilities and infrastructure being
provided to support the research proposal.
Except in the case of QEII awards, preference may be given to Australian citizens and
permanent residents, if candidates are judged equal in merit. Overseas applicants will need to
demonstrate a higher level of performance than their competitors, or be able to offer special
expertise, extensive skills or exceptionally high performance levels not available locally and
of benefit to Australian research.
1.5 Categories of Fellowships
1.5.1 Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships (APD)
Purpose
The specific purpose of the Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships is to strengthen Australia's
national research and development capability by providing opportunities for postdoctoral level
researchers to undertake research of national and international significance and to broaden
their research experience.
Number of Fellowships available and tenure details
In 1998 a minimum of fifty five APD Fellowships will be offered with a maximum tenure of
three years; a sum in the range of $37 981 - $40 770 per annum will be provided as a
contribution towards the salary of the Fellow (approximately equivalent to the former Level A
Academic Salary Scale). A Research Support Grant of $6 000 per annum is provided as a
contribution towards costs directly associated with, and essential to, the Fellowship. Tenure
is subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports, and will not be extended.
Support Entitlements and Conditions
The Commonwealth’s contributions towards salary levels, as quoted in Appendix F, are
applicable as at 1 January 1997. Remuneration is reviewed each year. While Fellows may
not normally accept additional appointment or remuneration without prior reference to
the DEETYA and the host institution, host institutions may increase the level of
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remuneration from its own resources to match local salary levels under enterprise
agreements.
Eligibility
The following researchers may apply for an APD to commence in 1998:
1. Researchers who have not yet submitted their PhD, but who will do so before the end of
1997; or
2. Researchers awarded a PhD since 1 March 1994.
Eligibility Exemption
Prospective Fellows who do not meet the eligibility requirements, but who believe that the
Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship category is the most appropriate one for which they should
apply, are encouraged to seek advice about an exemption by 1 February 1997, to allow a
decision to be advised through the institution's Research Office by 17 February 1997.
Otherwise they may lodge an application provided that they attach a statement justifying
special consideration by the RTCC. Such exemption may be given to candidates who have
interrupted their careers to care for children. It should be noted that people who have opted
to pursue non-research careers do not normally qualify for exemption. If the Committee is
satisfied that there are good grounds for exemption, the application will be accepted for
consideration.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the selection criteria applying to all levels of Fellowships, preference may be
given to applicants who intend to move to an institution, other than the one where their PhD
was obtained, in order to take up the Fellowship and/or who have had research experience at
more than one institution. Applicants should provide a justification if no change of
institution is planned.
Referee Report
Each applicant for an Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship must have a referee report, either
from his/her proposed research supervisor/team leader or from his/her current supervisor.
This must be attached to the application when submitted.
1.5.2 Australian Research Fellowships / Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships
(ARF/QEII)
Purpose
Australian Research Fellowships and Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships are provided to
strengthen Australia's national research and development capability by providing opportunities
for established researchers to undertake research of national and international significance.
The Australian Government established the Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships to encourage
research in Australia by postdoctoral graduates of exceptional promise and proven capacity for
original work.
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Number of Fellowships available and tenure details
A minimum of thirty Fellowships will be offered in 1998 with a maximum tenure of 5 years;
a sum in the range of $42 917 - $50 965 (ARF) or $46 135 - $50 965 (QEII) per annum will be
provided as a contribution towards the salary of the Fellow (approximately equivalent to the
former Level B Academic Salary Scale). A Research Support Grant of $7 000 (ARF) or
$10 500 (QEII) per annum is provided as a contribution towards costs directly associated
with, and essential to, the Fellowship, subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual progress
reports.
Fellows are not normally eligible to apply for a second Australian Research Fellowship or a
second Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship, nor to hold an Australian Research Fellowship after a
Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship, or vice versa. They are, however, eligible to apply for a
Senior Research Fellowship.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must have an excellent academic record and must have been awarded a PhD.
2. At the time of application, applicants should normally have more than three years’, but not
more than eight years’, professional experience since the award of their PhD.
3. Australian Research Fellowships are not tenable at the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS)
at the Australian National University, nor at organisations outside the higher education
sector which are funded for research from State or Commonwealth sources
(eg Commonwealth organisations such as DSTO and CSIRO, or State government funded
research and development organisations).
This last eligibility criterion does not apply to QEII Fellowships.
Eligibility Exemption
Prospective Fellows who do not meet the eligibility requirements, but who believe that the
Australian Research Fellowship/Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship category is the most
appropriate one for which they should apply, are encouraged to seek advice about an
exemption by 1 February 1997, to allow a decision to be advised through the institution's
Research Office by 17 February 1997. Otherwise they may lodge an application, provided
that they attach a statement justifying special consideration by the RTCC. Such candidates
may be current holders of Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships, or people who have
interrupted their careers to care for children. If the Committee is satisfied that there are good
grounds for exemption, the application will be accepted for consideration.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the selection criteria applying to all levels of Fellowships, the Committee will
be looking for evidence of:
any especially original approaches shown during, or after, the PhD;
exceptionally high levels of achievement and, in most cases, some international
recognition;
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any forms of special recognition received (for example: prizes, medals or non-routine
appointments); and
any other attributes which indicate that the applicant will continue to make an outstanding
contribution to research in his/her specific discipline.
1.5.3 Australian Senior Research Fellowships (SRF)
Purpose
The purpose of Senior Research Fellowships is to provide opportunities for outstanding
researchers with proven international reputations to undertake research which is both of major
importance in its field and of significant benefit to Australia. Senior Research Fellowships
are the premier Fellowships offered by the Australian Research Council and, consequently, are
highly sought after and extremely competitive.
Number of Fellowships available and tenure details
A minimum of fifteen Fellowships with a maximum tenure of five years will be offered in
1998; a sum in the range of $52 573 - $81 542 per annum will be provided as a contribution
towards the salary of the Fellow (approximately equivalent to the former Level C, D or E
Academic Salary Scale) subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports. No
Research Support Grant is provided with these Fellowships.
Senior Research Fellows may compete again at the end of their Fellowship term.
Eligibility
1. The awards are open to world-wide competition from:
researchers who normally have more than eight years' professional experience since
the award of their PhD;
extremely high profile expatriate Australians and non-Australian researchers who wish
to pursue their research in Australia.
2. Preference may be given to:
current ARC Fellows, either those seeking promotion from ARF/QEII levels or those
seeking reappointment at SRF level; and
Australian citizens and permanent residents.
3. Australian Senior Research Fellowships are not tenable at the Institute of Advanced
Studies (IAS) at the Australian National University, nor at organisations outside the higher
education sector which are funded for research from State or Commonwealth sources
(eg Commonwealth organisations such as DSTO and CSIRO, or State government funded
research and development organisations).
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Eligibility Exemption
Prospective Fellows who do not meet the eligibility requirements, but who believe that the
Australian Senior Research Fellowship category is the most appropriate one for which they
should apply, are encouraged to seek advice about an exemption by 1 February 1997 to allow
a decision to be advised through the institution's Research Office by 17 February 1997.
Otherwise they may lodge an application provided that they attach a statement justifying
special consideration by the Selection Committee.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the selection criteria applying to all levels of Fellowships, applicants for SRFs
will need to demonstrate unusually high research ability and to be exceptional researchers who
have made, and are continuing to make, outstanding contributions to their research field.
Research Support
No Research Support Grant will be provided through the SRF program. Applicants should
identify any additional support required for successful completion of the proposed research
and must apply for funding, as required, from sources such as:
the ARC Large Research Grants program;
research grants from other organisations;
institutional research support and the ARC Small Grants Program.
Before a Senior Research Fellowship can be taken up, the host institution must provide
certification that appropriate research support has been obtained.
1.6 Application Process
1.6.1 Submission of Applications
Applications must be submitted on an ARC Research Fellowship application form, through
the Research Office of the higher education institution at which the research is to be
undertaken, or, if applicable, through another relevant eligible research organisation.
Applications must reach DEETYA by the closing date, 1 March 1997.
Institutions may stipulate that applications must be submitted to them before the DEETYA
closing date. Research Offices will be able to inform prospective applicants of these
requirements.
NB: Late applications will not be accepted.
At the time of application, the Deputy/Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) of the institution, or
equivalent, or his/her delegate in the host institution nominated by the applicant, must submit
a statement indicating:
agreement to hosting the applicant and his/her project;
the period of tenure of the proposed research supervisor/team leader will cover the term of
the Fellowship (to ensure continuity of appropriate leadership);
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the facilities and support the Department is prepared to provide the Fellow; and
the role the applicant would be expected to play within the host Department, noting that
the principal duty of a successful Fellow is to undertake full-time research.
1.6.2 Nomination of Assessors
Applicants for all categories of ARC Fellowships must nominate two or three persons who are
qualified to assess the project. Applicants are to ensure that full addresses of nominated
assessors are provided, including facsimile and E-mail information.
The assessors nominated must not be close family members of the applicant and normally
must not be from the applicant's own institution. They should not have worked or published
jointly with the applicant in the past five years. The ARC recognises that in some cases this
may cause difficulty, particularly for researchers very early in their careers. In such cases, the
ARC will not necessarily insist on this requirement; applicants may nominate assessors who
do not meet the above criteria provided that the connection between the assessor and the
applicant is clearly stated with the nomination (include in 'reason' box). Nominated assessors
should not be involved in the drafting of the application.
Nominated assessors must not be members of the ARC, the Research Training and Careers
Committee (RTCC) or ARC Discipline Panels.
Applicants may identify a particular researcher(s), who should not be approached to provide
an assessment, but must give an explanation for the requested exclusion.
The Panels will generally approach only one of the applicant nominated assessors. It is not
advisable to exhaust the supply of assessors expert in the research area within the
nominations.
1.6.3 Number of Copies of Application
Institutions are required to provide the original plus eight (8) copies of each application and its
attachments. The application process is currently being reviewed. If the number of copies
required is amended, institutions will be informed of the change as soon as possible.
1.7 Assessment Process
1.7.1 Committee and Panels
The overall assessment of all applications is undertaken by the Research Training and Careers
Committee in conjunction with the ARC's Fellowship and Large Grants Discipline Panels.
Members of these Panels are active researchers from a range of discipline areas within higher
education institutions and research organisations.
1.7.2 Process
There are two stages in the selection process. In Stage 1, Panel members review the
comparative quality of applications against the selection criteria. Approximately half of the
applications are selected for further consideration. In Stage 2, independent assessments are
sought from experts in the applicant's specific field of research.
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The Assessors are asked to assess the applications against the three major selection criteria:
1. the ability of the applicant as determined by
the demonstrated potential for career development, and
the quality of past achievements, especially in regard to academic record and awards
and prizes, as well as research performance;
2. the quality of the aims, significance, research plan and methodology of the project
proposal; and
3. the quality of the research environment and the extent of facilities and infrastructure being
provided to support the research proposal.
In First Stage, 1, 2 and 3 are weighted 50:25:25, while, in the Second Stage, final rankings
are weighted 40:40:20.
Applicants will be sent copies of the independent assessments and will be given the
opportunity to provide a single page rejoinder to matters raised in these reports. Both the
assessments and the applicant's response will be considered in the final selection by the
RTCC. The names of the assessors are not provided to applicants. This is to ensure that the
impartiality of the assessment process is maintained.
Prospective applicants should be aware that the competition for these Fellowships is intense.
In recent years, there have been approximately nine applications for every available
Fellowship and many excellent candidates have been unsuccessful. Applications should
therefore be submitted only by those who have exceptional academic and research
backgrounds and who are willing to put a considerable amount of time into preparing an
excellent application.
Australian Research Fellowships and Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship applications are
considered together. The top applicants in the combined group will be offered Queen
Elizabeth II Fellowships. The next group of applicants in terms of merit, who also meet the
requirements for Australian Research Fellowships, will be offered these awards.
1.7.3 Notification of Outcome of Assessment
The results of applications are normally advised through the host institution nominated on the
application form.
Candidates whose applications do not proceed beyond Stage 1 are likely to be notified in May
1997.
The outcome of Stage 2 should be known in October 1997.
1.7.4 Appeals
If an applicant is notified that his/her application is unsuccessful, the applicant will have an
opportunity to appeal against selection process by notifying the ARC Chair, through the
institution’s Research Office, in writing. Appeals must be lodged within 28 days of the date
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on the letter of notification of outcome from the Director, Individual Grants Section. All
appeals must be sent to:
The Appeals Officer
Research Branch
Higher Education Division
Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs
P O Box 9880
Canberra City ACT 2601
Appeals will be heard only against process issues. Appeals will not be heard against
evaluative Committee decisions or assessor ratings/comments. An applicant may appeal only
where there is clear evidence that the process followed has contravened the Program
Guidelines.
All appeals will initially be referred to the Chair of the relevant Panel and the Chair of the
RTCC. The Panel Chair and the Chair of the RTCC will provide comment for consideration
by the Appeals Committee, which is comprised of people who have not been involved in the
decision making process for the Fellowships.
1.7.5 Changes After Submission of Application
If there are any changes in applicant's details at any time after submission of the application it
is essential that accurate contact address details are provided to DEETYA and to the
institution.
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1.8 Approval of Grant
1.8.1 Conditions of Award
The acceptance of a Fellowship will be subject to a formal agreement between the
Commonwealth of Australia and the host institution. These Conditions of Award will
stipulate the terms of the agreement between the Commonwealth and the Institution. Part C,
Conditions of Award, outlines the major terms and conditions for Fellowships which will be
encompassed in the final version of the Conditions of Award. There will be provision in the
Conditions of Award for the Institution to ensure that Fellows have certain rights and
responsibilities.
In addition to the conditions detailed in this document, a Fellow is appointed as an academic
staff member under the terms and conditions of the host institution and is therefore also
required to abide by the regulations (including disciplinary provisions) as set down. All ARC
Fellows shall have the same access to infrastructure funds as academic staff at the same level
and Senior Research Fellows shall have the same access to promotion as other academic staff
of the same grade.
1.8.2 Acceptance of Offer/Commencement of Fellowship
A Fellow is expected to indicate acceptance of the Fellowship to his/her host institution prior
to the acceptance by the institution of the Fellowships included in the Fellowship Conditions
of Award. The Fellow is expected to take up duty between 1 January and 30 June 1998. In
special circumstances only (eg Northern Hemisphere academic year commitments), the host
institution may allow the Fellowship to commence in the second half of 1998.
Any Fellowship not commenced by 31 December 1998 will be withdrawn.
1.9 Management of Grants
When a grant is offered to an institution or private researcher, and accepted, it is the
responsibility of the institution (or private researcher) to ensure that the grant is administered
correctly and meets the requirements set out in the Conditions of Award. The Conditions of
Award form part of these Guidelines and should be read carefully by applicants and
institutions prior to applications being submitted.
Following Ministerial approval for funding under the Research Fellowships Scheme, letters
informing the applicant and the host institution of successful applications will be sent by
DEETYA to the administering institution. At a later date, Conditions of Award which
embraces the Conditions of Award will be forwarded to the institution for signature, listing all
Fellowships to be administered by the institution.
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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS SCHEME
PART B - INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
2.10 Matters to note before completing the Application Form
2.10.1 Accuracy of information/malpractice
All information given in the application form should be checked carefully by the applicant(s)
prior to submission. If the ARC believes there is any malpractice it will take action to
confirm its views and if it believes it has detected malpractice it will dismiss the application
from further consideration or terminate the grant if a grant has already been made. Examples
of malpractice include but are not restricted to:
submitting two versions of essentially the same application;
fictitious track records;
false claims in publications record (eg, describing a paper as being published when it has
only been submitted); or
falsifying financial information.
2.10.2 Confidentiality
All applications submitted to ARC/DEETYA are treated in confidence and are not public
documents.
Documents are made available only to people deemed by the Council as necessary to assist in
selection and evaluation activities; these include Council members, relevant Committee and
Panel members, assessors chosen by applicants or by relevant Committee or Panel members,
and the secretariat.
Assessors are informed that applications are submitted in confidence; they must certify that
they have abided by confidentiality provisions and agree to destroy any copies of applications
on completing his/her review.
It is a condition of appointment that Committee members are bound by rules governing
confidentiality.
Some information from successful applications may be used in publications about research
funding. This is restricted to the names (and where relevant, positions) of researchers, their
institutions, the title of the project, the appropriate statistical codes, the applicants' lay
summary of the proposed research and the level of Fellowship awarded.
As all applications are treated in confidence, no application should be marked
commercial-in-confidence. Where an applicant is concerned about the application being
referred to assessors who they regard as inappropriate given the project’s subject matter they
can indicate on the Assessor Nomination form the individuals to whom the application should
not be sent.
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All relevant documents are handled in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988, which sets
standards for the collection of, storage of, access to, use of and disclosure of, personal
information. They are also subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982
and are available by making a valid application in accordance with the Act.
Names of assessors are not released to applicants.
2.11 Application Form
A complete application package consists of the original and eight copies of the required
documentation. Supporting documents are to be submitted with the application form.
2.11.1 Advice for completing the Application Form
The following information is provided to assist applicants in completing the application as
fully as possible. The numbers identify the item of the application form to which the advice
applies. Please supply all information requested or mark () appropriate boxes; all items
must be completed and all certificates must be signed and dated.
1. Research Fellowship type
Information on the different types of Fellowships is given in Part A, Section 1.5. Tick ()
the appropriate box.
2. Applicant's name and Host Institution
Give the name of the Fellowship applicant and the institution at which the Fellowship is to be
held. Institution Codes are given in Appendix B. If the researcher is not from one of the
institutions listed this field should be left blank. Note that the application form includes
certifications on facilities available, appropriate supervision and leadership if applicable, and
acknowledgment of the Fellow's role as an academic staff member at the host institution (see
Item 15).
3. Project title
The project title should be short, no more than 20 words, but descriptive and informative.
Quotation marks should not be used as they create problems in the electronic data used to
process applications.
4. Project summary
Provide a summary of the research proposed, in no more than 100 words. This summary
should be suitable for the lay reader, presented in clear, concise terms suitable for use in ARC
or DEETYA publications on research funding, if required. Quotation marks should not be
used as they create problems in the electronic data used to process applications.
5. Research and other Codes
The ARC, DEETYA, and your institution, together with other research agencies, provide
statistics to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Data are also used in reporting to the
Parliament and in the development of research and funding policies.
The Field of Research Classifications (FORC) codes are shown at Appendix C. Select the
code for Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) from Appendix D. FORC and SEO codes can
also be accessed through the Internet at http://www.abs.gov.au (at Papers and Classifications,
Catalogue No 1297.0). Use the unique six digit Class level codes from each of these
classifications. If the project is multidisciplinary, show the code which best represents its
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major focus first, then other relevant codes. When listing more than one FORC or SEO
code, give a percentage weight to each (ie in each case these should total 100%).
ARC Category Codes (three digit codes at Appendix E) are used for directing applications to
the appropriate Discipline Panels. If your proposal is multidisciplinary, and more than one
category is applicable, give the ARC Category Code for the primary area first, then other
codes.
Appendix E also gives additional information on the purposes for ARC Priority Areas and
Special Interest classifications.
Indicate whether the proposal relates to any of the Other Codes classifications:
MLT - a multidisciplinary application (see below);
MEM - an application from or involving an ARC Council, Committee or Panel Member;
RIEF - an application has been made to Research Infrastructure (Equipment and
Facilities) Program for equipment to the value of over $100,000
NHR - National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC);
ANT - projects involving research in/or about the Antarctic; or
Other - reserved for future use.
Use ticks () to mark appropriate boxes. In the case of International Links, indicate the
country/ies involved in these links.
Before completing the multidisciplinary box researchers should note that many applications
to the ARC could be considered to be multidisciplinary. In most cases the broad expertise to
handle more than one field of research in an application is within ARC Committees and
Panels. In cases where an application could be considered multidisciplinary by the applicant,
but where the novelty lies in only one particular area, it is not necessary for more than one
Panel to be involved and the application should be directed to the Panel/Subpanel responsible
for that main discipline. Applications such as these should not be marked as
multidisciplinary and care should be taken in the nomination of suitable assessors.
However, where an application is innovative in more than one area of research it may
need to be considered by more than one Panel. Where proposals are truly
multidisciplinary in this sense the MLT box should be ticked and special care should be taken
in the provision of (and reasons given for) names of suitable assessors.
6. Key Words
Provide up to six key words which describe the subject of the proposal. These should be
carefully selected and of the form normally required for submission of an article for
publication in a major refereed journal.
7. Aims and expected outcomes of the project
Outline, as dot points, the aims and expected outcomes of the project. Please give these in a
form which can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the research project and the research
team when the project is completed.
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8. Applicant details
Give the applicant's surname (family name), title (Dr, A/Prof, etc), and initials. Full given
names are optional.
Applicants are asked to assist the ARC in monitoring processes by giving information on sex
and age. This information is not used for assessment purposes. The ARC uses it to analyse
its processes and outcomes in order to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and to
provide the academic community with relevant statistics about the application round.
While it is normal for the ARC/DEETYA to communicate with applicants and grantees
through the Research Office at the host institution, direct contact information is requested in
case it is required. Any changes to applicant details after the application has been submitted
should be notified immediately, both to the institution and to DEETYA. Such details do not
include updates of publications records etc and these will not be accepted after the closing
date.
9. Host institution/research body for Fellowship if awarded
Please insert the Department and Institution (and its address) at which the Fellowship will be
held if awarded. It is usual for contact concerning ARC grants to be through the
Administering Institution's Research Office (or equivalent); it is important that this
information be accurate, and for any relevant changes to this information to be advised to the
DEETYA office.
10. Country of Citizenship
Please attach appropriate documentation regarding conferred temporary or permanent
residency status, or provide details of citizenship applications pending. If a non-citizen or
non-resident of Australia, please also indicate the special skills that you will bring to research
in this country.
11. Current position status
Please tick the appropriate box and provide additional information if required.
12. Eligibility exemption sought
If exemption from the usual eligibility requirements for this Fellowship application has
already been given, please attach a copy of the exemption advice. If you are now seeking
eligibility exemption with this application, you must attach a written request addressing the
grounds for the request, and show the grounds in the boxes at this item.
13. Other support
13.1 Association with an ARC Large Research Grant application
If this Research Fellowship application is associated with a concurrent Large Research Grant
application, indicate this in the appropriate box, and provide the information requested. It is
advisable to include the prospective Fellow’s salary in the Large Research Grant application
in case the Fellowship application is unsuccessful.
13.2 Alternative sources of funding
If you are applying for support for this or closely related work from any other source(s),
indicate this in the appropriate box and provide the information requested.
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13.3 Grant support for this project
If you are already receiving support for this or closely related work from any other source(s),
indicate this in the appropriate box, and provide the information requested.
14. Applicant's professional and academic achievement details
14.1 Academic qualifications
Provide details of prizes, distinctions or other special qualifications awarded in your degree
and postgraduate career and where and when these were held/awarded. Please show this
information in the space provided, not simply refer to your curriculum vitae.
14.2 Past appointments
Provide information on past appointments.
14.3 Selection of host institution
Briefly outline your reasons for selecting this institution.
14.4 Mobility
If you have elected to remain at the institution where you were awarded your PhD, and cannot
demonstrate research experience elsewhere, please indicate your reasons for this decision.
15. Certificates
15.1 Certification by the applicant
The applicant must certify that all information provided is correct and that all information
requested, either in the application form or as attachments, is complete.
15.2 Statement by Head of Department
The Head of Department at the proposed host institution must provide information showing
that appropriate facilities and support (Item 15.2.1) will be available for the applicant and
his/her work if the Fellowship is awarded. Information on the role such a Fellow would be
expected to fulfil in the Department is also required (Item 15.2.2).
15.3 Certification by Deputy/Pro Vice-Chancellor (or equivalent)
For an application to be considered, it must include a signed declaration from the Deputy/Pro
Vice-Chancellor or their delegate (PVC Research in a higher education institution, or from
the research department head where the project is to be conducted elsewhere) that the
research is appropriate, given the facilities of the institution.
If the proposed research plan requires the meeting of statutory requirements, eg the project
involves animal or human experimentation or the preparation and/or use of recombinant
nucleic acids constructed in vitro, the ARC will require certification from the administering
institution that clearance will be received from the relevant institutional Ethics, Safety or
Biosafety Committee before a grant can be paid.
All applications should be cleared through Heads of Department before forwarding to the
Research Office for certification by the PVC (Research). This is to ensure that the Head of
Department is aware of and has agreed to the proposed research given the facilities of their
department, including cases where relief from other duties has been included in the
application.
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Where the Head of Department is the applicant, an endorsement by his/her immediate
superior is required, as above.
16. Referee Report - Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants only
Provide a Referee report, either from your proposed research supervisor or team leader, or
from your current supervisor. The completed Referee Report Form must be attached to
the Fellowship application. Please indicate the status of your Referee by ticking the
appropriate box (Item 16.1) and provide contact details for your Referee as requested
(Item 16.2).
17. Research supervisor/team leader information - Australian Postdoctoral
Fellowship applicants only
If your proposed research supervisor or team leader is the same as your Referee (whose
details are at Item 16.2 above) please tick the box 'as above'.
If your proposed research supervisor or team leader is not the same as your Referee (ie at
Item 16 2 above), please provide the required contact information (Item 17.1) and give
reasons for your nomination of this person as research supervisor for the APD Fellowship
(Item 17.2). Please ensure that an abbreviated curriculum vitae for your proposed research
supervisor/team leader is attached to your application (Item 17.3).
18. Attachments
The following items will be attachments to the completed Application Form covered in
items 1 to 17 above. Note: In addition to the application form itself, the specified page
limits for the following items must be strictly observed.
18.1 Research project
18.1.1 Project objectives (one page maximum)
State the broad long-term objectives and describe concisely and realistically
what the specific research described in this application is intended to
accomplish.
18.1.2 Critical assessment (three page maximum)
Critically evaluate existing knowledge and specifically identify the gaps the
present proposal is intended to fill.
18.1.3 Preliminary studies (one page maximum)
18.1.4 Outline design/procedures/methodologies (six page maximum)
Outline the experimental design and/or the procedures to be used to accomplish
the specific aims of the project. Where appropriate, describe any new
methodology and its advantage over existing methodologies. Discuss potential
difficulties and limitations of proposed procedures and alternative approaches,
where feasible, to achieve the aims. Provide a tentative sequence or timetable for
the investigation.
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18.1.5 Resources and environment (two page maximum)
Describe the facilities to be used at the host institution and briefly indicate its
pertinent capabilities, proximity and extent of availability for the project.
Indicate the source and extent of any funding available to the project. Also
ensure that the Head of Department (or equivalent) certifies the application.
18.2 Curriculum vitae, publications lists and referee report
18.2.1 Applicant’s curriculum vitae (two page maximum, plus full publications list)
Provide details of career history, awards, distinctions and research
achievements; also a full list of publications, including page numbers, separated
into:
(a) refereed papers as sole author,
(b) books,
(c) refereed papers as joint author,
(d) chapters,
(e) conference papers, and
(f) other publications.
Only accepted articles should be shown.
PLUS, for Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants only
18.2.2 Referee report (see Item 16) A referee report on the form provided, from the
applicant's proposed research supervisor/team leader or current supervisor.
18.2.3 Research supervisor/team leader’s abbreviated curriculum vitae (five page
maximum) (see Item 17.3) A curriculum vitae of the research supervisor/team
leader, listing details of career history, awards, distinctions and research
achievements; full list of publications over the past five years (1992 to 1996),
including page numbers. Only accepted papers should be shown.
PLUS, where applicable
Evidence of Australian residency status, see Item 10
Please attach appropriate documentation regarding conferred temporary or permanent
residency status or provide details of citizenship applications pending.
Special skills of non-Australian applicants, see Item 10
If a non-citizen or non-resident of Australia, please also demonstrate the special skills
that you will bring to research in this country.
Eligibility exemption, see Item 12
Nomination of assessor form: Attach as last page of original of application only
If you do not want a particular assessor(s) to be used, name the person(s) and briefly
provide a reason for requesting the exclusion.
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2.11.2 Where to send applications
All applications must be sent by the Research Office of the proposed host for the Fellowships
institution (see Section 1.6.1) to:
The Director
Individual Grants Section
Research Branch
Location Code 731
Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs
GPO Box 9880
Canberra City ACT 2601
or by courier to:
The Director
Individual Grants Section
Research Branch
Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs
Level 3
Times Square Building
18 Mort Street
Braddon ACT 2600
2.11.3 DEET Telephone/Facsimile Numbers and Group Email Addresses
First contact should be with your institution’s Research Office who will normally contact
DEETYA on your behalf if they cannot provide the answer to your query.
Fax (06) 240 7324
Telephone: (06) 240 9694
E-mail: RBFELLOW@DEETYA.GOV.AU
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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS SCHEME
PART C - Conditions of Award
The offer of a Research Fellowship will be subject to the following terms and conditions.
The Institution must notify its acceptance of the terms and conditions by signing the
Conditions of Award and returning it to the Commonwealth (Director, Individual Grants
Section, Location 731, Research Branch, Higher Education Division, Department of
Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs, 16-18 Mort Street, Canberra City ACT
2600). After the Conditions of Award have been correctly signed by authorised officers of
the Institution and the Commonwealth, it will constitute the binding agreement between the
Commonwealth and the Institution.
Definitions
1. These definitions apply to these Conditions of Award and in the award to which they
apply, unless the contrary intention appears:
'the Act' means the Higher Education Funding Act 1988;
‘approved project’ means the project relating to the proposal approved by the Minister
on the advice of the ARC, specified as an annexure to the Conditions of Award;
‘approved proposal’ means a proposal for expenditure for purposes that will assist
programs of research undertaken by institutions under Section 23 of the Higher
Education Funding Act 1988. In the case of the Research Fellowships Scheme it refers
specifically to all Fellowships funded at a particular institution.
'ARC' means the Australian Research Council, including its Committees and
Committee Panel members;
'carry forward funds' means grant funds that were not expended prior to the end of
the current grant year;
'the Commonwealth' means the Commonwealth of Australia;
'the Conditions of Award' means the Conditions of Award signed between the
Institution and the Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs
for the approved proposal;
'the Director' means the occupant of the position of Director, Individual Grants
Section, Research Branch, Higher Education Division, Department of Employment,
Education, Training and Youth Affairs, or any other Section to which the administration
of the Research Fellowships Scheme may be allocated;
'End of Year Report' is the report submitted to the Commonwealth by the host
Institution on the 30 November outlining changes and transactions relating to each
Fellowship;
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'Fellowship' means Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship, Australian Research
Fellowship, Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship or Australian Senior Research Fellowship,
as the case may be;
'grant' means the amount of financial assistance payable by the Commonwealth to the
Institution under subsection 23(3) of the Act, for an approved proposal;
'host Institution' means one of the eligible higher education institutions listed in Table
A of the Act and other eligible bodies as defined in the Research Fellowships
Guidelines;
'the Minister' means the Minister responsible for the administration of the Higher
Education Funding Act 1988 or his/her delegate appointed under Section 112 of the
Act;
'Research Officer' means the person occupying the host Institution’s liaison position
within the Research Office on award matters;
'the Responsible Officer' of the host Institution means the Deputy / Pro
Vice-Chancellor (Research) or equivalent position or his/her delegate;
'term of the grant' means the period from 1 January to 31 December of the grant year.
2. Words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and words in the singular
number include the plural and vice versa.
The Award
The award of the grant is subject to the receipt by the Director of the correctly completed
signed and counter-signed Conditions of Award.
The grant shall be paid to the Institution in accordance with the provisions of section 111 of
the Act and shall be administered in accordance with the Conditions of Award.
Under subsection 23(3) of the Act the grant must be expended by the Institution expressly for
the approved proposal in respect of which it was provided and not for any other purpose.
Commencement of Fellowship
A Fellow shall take up duty between 1 January and 30 June in the year for which the
Fellowship was awarded. However, a Fellow may apply to the Director for permission to
commence between 1 July and 31 December where special circumstances exist, such as:
where a successful Fellow is currently a holder of an ARC Research Fellowship due
to terminate after 30 June and prior to 31 December; or
where a successful Fellow currently holds an academic or research appointment in
the Northern Hemisphere;
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Where a Fellow is unable to commence in the year of the award, the Fellowship is
automatically terminated.
Financial Provisions
Term of the grant
Although applicants may seek funding for up to five years the Commonwealth is only
committing funding under the Conditions of Award for a one year period. Funding shown
for subsequent years in an award are indicative only of the intent of the Minister at the time of
making the grant offer and are not binding on DEETYA. Funding amounts available for
subsequent years will be notified in writing by DEETYA to the Institution and will be subject
to the terms and conditions of these Conditions of Award.
Contributions Towards Salary
Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships (APD)
The host Institution must provide each APD with at least the ARC contribution toward salary
which is provided at a rate between $37,981 - $40,770 per annum (equivalent to the former
Level A Academic Salary Scale). Refer to Appendix F.
The maximum tenure is three years and is subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual
progress reports, and will not be extended.
Australian Research Fellowships (ARF)
The host Institution must provide each ARF with at least the ARC contribution toward salary
which is provided at a rate between $42,917 - $50,965 per annum (equivalent to the former
Level B Academic Salary Scale). Refer to Appendix F.
The maximum tenure is five years and is subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual progress
reports. The Fellowship will not be extended
Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships (QEII)
The host Institution must provide each QEII with at least the ARC contribution toward salary
which is provided at a rate between $46,135 - $50,965 per annum (equivalent to the former
Level B Academic Salary Scale). Refer to Appendix F.
The maximum tenure is five years and is subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual progress
reports. The Fellowship will not be extended.
Australian Senior Research Fellowships(SRF)
The host Institution must provide each SRF with the ARC contribution towards his/her salary
at a rate of between $52,573 - $81,542 per annum (equivalent to the former Level C, D or E
Academic Salary Scale). Refer to Appendix F.
The maximum tenure is five years and is subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual progress
reports. Senior Research Fellows may compete again at the end of their Fellowship term.
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Support Entitlements and Conditions
The Fellowships outlines above will be available in 1998. The Commonwealth’s
contribution towards salary levels are quoted as applicable at 1 January 1997. Remuneration
is reviewed annually. While Fellows may not normally accept additional appointment or
remuneration without prior reference to the DEETYA and the host institution, host
institutions may increase the level of remuneration to match local salary levels under
enterprise agreements from the institution’s own resources.
APD, ARF, QEII Research Support Grants
An annual Research Support Grant will be payable following receipt of the signed Conditions
of Award from the administering Institution:
Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship $6 000 per annum
Australian Research Fellowship $7 000 per annum
Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship $10 500 per annum.
Uses of Research Support Grants
The Research Support Grant cannot be used for salary supplementation nor for normal host
institution infrastructure support.
A Research Support Grant may be used for the following purposes:
Assistance
Short term or casual assistance where some work in the research program requires an extra
pair of hands or where some special expertise is required, eg computer programming.
Equipment
Minor items of equipment which are needed essentially full time for the research program of
the Fellow and which cannot reasonably be made available by the host Institution.
Equipment purchased from a Research Support Grant normally becomes the property of the
host Institution but may be subject to negotiation between universities, if the Fellow relocates
(see Transfers below).
Maintenance
Special chemicals, components, consumables and minor items necessary for the Fellow's
research program.
Travel
Subsistence and fares for field work, attendance at national or international conferences,
workshops and seminars directly associated with, and essential to, the Fellow's research
program, and, where necessary, for consultation with other workers.
Senior Research Fellow Research Support
No Research Support Grant is provided directly through the SRF program. These Fellows
are expected to obtain any additional funding required for successful completion of the
proposed research, from other sources such as:
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the ARC Large Research Grants program;
research grants from other organisations;
institutional research support and ARC Small Research Grants Program.
Before a Senior Research Fellowship can be taken up, the host Institution must provide
certification that appropriate research support has been obtained.
Relocation Expenses
The host institution will make reimbursement payments for relocation allowances to Fellows
on provision of full particulars of mode and time of travel and the receipts for all payments.
Reimbursement of relocation costs will be provided to the host institution by DEETYA as
part of the End of Year Report, providing the claim is processed within the year the claim is
made.
The approval of the entire combined (travel and removal expenses) claim may be up to:
a maximum of $15 000 for a Fellow who relocates from the USA;
a maximum of $12 000 for a Fellow who relocates from UK / Europe / Asia (the Northern
Hemisphere);
a maximum of $9 000 for a Fellow who relocates from Asia / NZ (Southern Hemisphere);
a maximum of $6 000 for a Fellow who relocates within Australia.
For the purposes of relocation entitlements, a dependant is defined as a person who moves
residence with the Fellow. A spouse who transfers employment to the city of the host
Institution may be regarded as a dependant; a child continuing to study at the former city and
not intending to live with the Fellow, may not.
Travel
Where a Fellowship is awarded to an overseas resident, provision will be made for the cost of
the cheapest direct airfare, for the Fellow and his/her dependants.
On completion of the Fellowship, the Fellow will be entitled to the same return fare
provisions, provided that he has not obtained subsequent employment in Australia for a
period exceeding twelve months.
In the case of an award to an Australian resident, the Commonwealth will meet transfer
expenses on a basis comparable with that provided for Fellows travelling from overseas, for
the Fellow and the Fellow's family. Where a Fellow elects to travel by car, the
Commonwealth will provide a mileage allowance up to the maximum equivalent of the
cheapest direct airfare.
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Removal Expenses
Claims for removal must be supported by appropriate quotes and certified by the host
Institution.
Over Expenditure
Any expenditure incurred by a host Institution for a Fellowship, additional to the approved
amount for that Fellowship, is the responsibility of the Institution. The Commonwealth will
not reimburse an Institution for such costs under any circumstances.
Carry Forwards
Under subsection 23(5) of the Act the grant provided by the Commonwealth during a
financial period must be spent or committed during that financial period.
Funds which are not spent during the term of the grant may be carried forward for a period of
not more than one year from the end of the term of the grant, where the Minister approves the
carry forward of unspent moneys. Such approval must be sought in the End of Year Report.
Host Institution Responsibilities
Specified Personnel
The Institution will require the applicant to perform the project described in the proposal.
Employment
Fellows cannot hold another position either at the host Institution or at another Institution.
The host Institution shall confirm that a successful applicant has formally resigned from
another position before taking up the Fellowship.
Fellows
Institutions shall recognise Research Fellows as academic staff and incorporate them fully
into the activities and academic life of the Institution, but should note that limits do apply (for
example: teaching commitment levels and PhD supervision).
Promotion
Senior Research Fellows must have the same access to promotion as other academic staff of
the same grade. If promoted to new levels within the Senior Research Fellowship range, the
Institution shall inform Director, Individual Grants Section, who will arrange for the ARC’s
contribution towards the Fellow’s new level to be increased to the appropriate amount.
Financial Management
Where a Research Support Grant is provided, the host Institution must provide a Fellow with
a separate account code so that he can manage the expenditure.
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Infrastructure
In accepting a Fellowship, the host Institution shall provide an ARC Fellow with the same
access to infrastructure funds as applies to academic staff at the same level within the
Institution and afford him equal status with similar staff for the provision of accommodation,
access to necessary laboratory and workshop facilities, adequate time on the Institution's
computer and other equipment, stationery, photocopying and typing services. Institutions are
also required to provide reasonable time on major equipment necessary for the conduct of the
Fellow's research program.
Insurance/Liabilities/Indemnities
The arrangement between the host Institution and the Commonwealth includes an agreement
by the host Institution to carry insurance in respect of the Fellow to the same extent as for
holders generally of postdoctoral fellowships tenable at the host Institution. Neither the
ARC nor the Commonwealth Government will accept liability for injury or damage suffered,
or caused, by the Fellow. The provision of insurance in respect thereof shall be the
responsibility of the Fellow and his/her host Institution.
Subject to the provisions of the Conditions of Award, the Institution shall at all times
indemnify and hold harmless the Commonwealth, its officers, employees and agents (in this
clause referred to as “those indemnified”) from and against any loss (including legal costs and
expenses of a solicitor/own client basis), or liability, reasonably incurred or suffered by any of
those indemnified arising from any claim, suit, demand, action or proceeding by any person
against any of those indemnified where such loss or liability was caused by a wilful, unlawful
or negligent act or omission of the Institution, its employees, agents or subcontractors in
connection with these Conditions of Award.
The Institution’s liability to indemnify the Commonwealth shall be reduced proportionally to
the extent that any act or omission of the Commonwealth or its employees or agents
contributed to the loss or liability.
The indemnity referred to above shall survive the expiration or termination of the Conditions
of Award.
The Institution shall effect and maintain insurance to cover any liability arising as a result of
conducting research pursuant to the project relating to the approved proposal and, if
requested, provide the Commonwealth with a copy of the policy.
The host Institution shall maintain:
workers’ compensation insurance for an amount required by the relevant State or
Territory legislation;
public liability insurance for an amount of not less that $1,000,000 (one million
dollars); and
professional indemnity insurance for an amount of not less that $1,000,000 (one
million dollars).
By accepting funds under this program, the Institution agrees to indemnify the
Commonwealth from any expense arising from any action that may be made or brought
against the Commonwealth resulting from this funding.
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The host Institution is responsible for taking out, and maintaining, insurance adequate to
cover the liability which could arise from the activity including as a result of any injury to
personnel working on the project.
Statutory Requirements
The Institution will ensure that any project funded in these Conditions of Award will not be
permitted to proceed without the appropriate statutory and ethical clearances having been
obtained. Responsibility for ensuring such clearances have been obtained remains the
responsibility of the host Institution.
Importation of Experimental Organisms. Applicants proposing to import experimental
organisms must obtain agreement in principle from the appropriate Commonwealth and State
authorities.
Research Involving Humans or Animals. Where research involves humans or animals, the
project may not commence without clearance in writing from a recognised Ethics Committee,
in accordance with the relevant NHMRC Code of Practice.
Deposition of Biological Materials. At the end of a award, any biological material
accumulated during the course of the research should be offered to an Australian institution
with statutory responsibility for control of such material. If no other Institution takes control
of the biological material then the Host Institution shall dispose of the material in accordance
with the Host Institution's established safeguards.
Genetic Manipulation. Where a project involves the preparation and/or use of recombinant
nucleic acids constructed in vitro from sources that do not ordinarily recombine genetic
information, approval in writing by the Institution's Biosafety Committee or the Genetic
Manipulation Advisory Committee (GMAC), must be obtained.
When conducting research pursuant to the approved project which involves or is concerned
with the use of recombinant DNA techniques, the Institution shall ensure that the principles
and guidelines established and approved from time to time by the Genetic Manipulation
Advisory Committee (GMAC) are observed.
Before conducting research pursuant to the approved project on or involving humans or
animals which involves or is concerned with the use of recombinant DNA techniques, the
Institution shall ensure that the proposed research has been approved in writing by the
relevant Ethics or Biosafety Committee of the Institution. The Institution’s Research Office
shall retain all Certificates relating to the above, and will provide such evidence to the
Director if required to do so.
Ionising Radiation. Before conducting research pursuant to the approved project which
involves the use of ionising radiation, the Institution shall ensure that the persons performing
procedures involving ionising radiation are appropriately trained and hold a relevant current
licence from the appropriate State authority. The Institution’s Research Office shall retain all
such licences and shall provide them to the Director if required to do so.
Social Science Data Sets. Applicants in the social sciences should note that they should
lodge any machine-readable data arising from their research with the Australian Consortium
for Social and Political Research Inc (ACSPRI) or any other appropriate archive for
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secondary use by other investigators. This should normally be done within two years of the
termination of the fieldwork.
Suspensions
In some circumstances, a Fellow may apply for a suspension of the Fellowship. This may
occur if, for example, a Fellow is offered a short term teaching or research position. In such
a case, the work to be carried out would need to be closely related to the research being
undertaken under the ARC Fellowship. The maximum limit for a suspension is normally
twelve months. Suspensions are generally not approved within the first year of a Fellowship.
To be granted a suspension, the Fellow must seek approval, in writing, through the host
Institution's Research Office, from the Deputy / Pro Vice-Chancellor Research. Where a
suspension of more than 12 months is being sought the Fellow must seek approval, in writing,
through the host Institution's Research Office, from the Minister, who will be provided with a
recommendation by the RTCC.
A suspension of over 12 months that commences without the written permission of DEETYA
will be considered to be in contravention of the Conditions of Award and will result in the
immediate termination of the Award.
Termination
Any Fellow considered not to be making satisfactory progress or meeting his/her
responsibilities under the Conditions of Award will have the Fellowship reviewed by the
Research Training and Careers Committee which, at its absolute discretion, may advise the
Minister to terminate the Fellowship.
Transfers
Where a Fellow wishes to transfer to another host Institution he must apply in writing to the
Director for Ministerial permission.
To commence a transfer without the permission of the Director will result in the loss of
award.
The application for transfer must come from the Research Office of the host Institution and
must contain letters commenting on the transfer from:
the applying Fellow stating the reason for the requested transfer;
the relinquishing host Institution’s Head of Department;
the gaining Institution’s Head of Department; and
the Deputy / Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research from the gaining Institution, outlining
the Institution’s infrastructure support.
Equipment purchased with the Research Support Grant may be transferred to the new
Institution provided that all parties involved agree to the transfer (except where valued at over
$200 000). Parties include the:
transferring Institution;
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Institution being transferred to; and
the Fellow.
In order to transfer equipment between institutions with a value in excess of $200,000 the
Institution being transferred to should seek the approval of the Minister to transfer of the
project funds and equipment to the new Institution. The Minister will seek advice from the
ARC before making a decision.
The Minister shall have regard to the circumstances of each case and may attach conditions as
she or he considers appropriate to his or her approval.
Fellow’s Rights and Responsibilities
The Institution shall ensure that Fellows conduct research diligently and to the best of his/her
ability, in the field proposed, as approved by the Minister.
Additional teaching, research supervision or academic duties are not discouraged but should
enhance, rather than detract from, the Fellow’s research. Fellows may not accept additional
appointments or remuneration of more than $2 000 without prior agreement from the Minister
and the host Institution, except in respect of enterprise bargaining salary agreements.
Fellows are expected to take an active role in communicating their research to the wider
community and to participate in the development of their discipline in, for example peer
review or conference organisation.
Institutions must require that Fellows assess a number of applications to ARC programs, as
reasonably requested by the ARC.
Accuracy of Information/Malpractice
Institutions shall ensure that Fellows are aware of their obligations in regard to the accuracy
of grant applications. Claiming fictitious track records, inflating funds obtained from other
sources and making false claims in the publication record, eg describing a paper as being in
press when it has only been submitted or submitting two ‘versions’ of the same application,
are examples of misleading information and may lead to total disqualification of the Fellow
and termination of his/her funding.
Leave Entitlements
Institutions shall ensure that during the tenure of the Fellowship, a Fellow shall be entitled to
leave of absence for recreation at the rate of four weeks per annum, to be taken at any time by
arrangement between the Fellow and the host Institution. However, the Department will not
provide additional funds to cover accrued leave proposed to be taken after the Fellowship
period has expired. Fellows should therefore take their recreation leave during the period of
Fellowship tenure.
The Fellow may be granted leave of absence by the host Institution for other reasons in
accordance with the usual practices of the host Institution
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Maternity Leave
Institutions shall ensure that eligible Fellows are entitled to twelve weeks paid maternity
leave, in addition to the duration of their Fellowship. The Fellow may take a total twelve
months' leave where it is in accordance with the host institution's practice, using accrued
leave or leave without pay.
Progress Report
Institutions shall require that all Fellows are required to provide an annual progress report.
This report is to be submitted to the host Institution’s Research Office in time for attachment
and submission with the End of Year Report. The report is to be completed on a Progress
Report Form, which will be supplied by the Commonwealth. The Head of Department is
required to endorse the report, if satisfactory, or to provide further comment, if necessary.
Each report is referred to the relevant Sub-Panel of the ARC for consideration of progress.
Further information is sought only if, in the opinion of the ARC, the research is not
progressing satisfactorily.
Relinquishment of Fellowship
Institutions shall require that a Fellow shall give one month's notice to the host Institution if
he/she intends to relinquish the Fellowship.
Research Evaluation Program
Institutions shall require Fellows to contribute to, and participate in, any Research Evaluation
Program exercise relating to his/her awards including after the finalisation of the project.
The Government maintains the Research Evaluation Program (REP) in order to evaluate the
performance of the individual grants programs as well as other elements of the Targeted
Research and Scientific Development Program against the Government’s objectives for the
overall program. Evaluations undertaken through the REP assist the ARC to review the
outcomes of research supported by ARC/Commonwealth research funding programs. These
evaluations also enable the development of discipline research strategies by the respective
research communities concerning their longer term goals and priorities and strategies to
achieve them.
Administration of the Award
Acknowledgments, Publications and Publicity
The outcomes of ARC funded research are expected to be communicated to the research
community and, where appropriate and possible, to the community at large.
When, at any time during or after completion of an award, the Institution publishes
promotional material, books, articles, television or radio programs, newsletters or other
literary or artistic works which relate to the approved project, the Institution shall
acknowledge, in the publication, the support of the ARC and the Commonwealth.
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Audit and Monitoring
The Commonwealth may conduct ad hoc on site reviews of financial and other reports by
contracted auditors by DEETYA to ensure Conditions of Award conditions are being met and
that submitted reports are an accurate statement of compliance with the Conditions of Award
by the Institution.
Care of Data
The Fellow and the host Institution shall agree on a mechanism to:
ensure that the Fellow takes reasonable care of, and safely stores any data, specimens or
samples collected during, or resulting from, the approved award;
ensure that the Fellow makes arrangements acceptable to the Minister for the lodgement
with an appropriate museum or archive in Australia of any data, specimens or samples
collected during, or resulting from, the approved project; and
include details of such lodgement in the Final Report.
Acquittal of Funds & Other reports
Subsection 23(5) of the Act requires the host Institution to provide the Minister with an
audited financial statement on the approved proposal by 30 June of the year following the
term of the award. This is called the Annual Financial Report and is prepared by the host
Institution in accordance with the streamlined financial reporting arrangements as described
in the “Instructions for the Preparation of Annual Financial Reports by Australian Higher
Education Institutions” agreed by the Commonwealth and the Institutions. The Annual
Financial Report is used by the Commonwealth to acquit all grants paid to the Institution
under the provision of the Act in the grant year. The statement must be forwarded to the
Director.
An End of Year Report must be submitted to the Commonwealth by 1 November in the
current year. The Commonwealth will provide the Institution with a pro forma for this report
before 30 June each year. The pro forma will include the fields shown in the “End of Year
Report” as listed below.
Any unspent funds provided under the Act for the grant must be recovered under subsection
108(a) of the Act, unless the Minister determines otherwise under subsection 108(c). The
mechanism for making recoveries by the Commonwealth will usually be by offsetting the
excess funding against the total of the next determination paid to the Institution rather than
recovering the funds directly to the Commonwealth.
Any overpayment made to an Institution must be recovered under subsection 108(b) of the
Act. The mechanism for making recoveries by the Commonwealth will be by offsetting the
excess funding against the total of the next determination paid to the Institution rather than
recovering the funds directly to the Commonwealth.
Copyright in the End of Year Report, the Final Report and financial statements produced
pursuant to this clause will vest in the Commonwealth at the time of their creation.
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End of Year Report Form
All figures are to include 1 January to 31 December of the current year (estimations will be
necessary for the months of November and December).
Fellowship Number.
Project number as allocated by the Commonwealth.
Fellow’s Name
Fellow’s name.
The Commonwealth Allocation
Amount of funding received from the Commonwealth for approved project.
Institutional Expenditure
Amount of funding expended on the approved project.
Carry Forward Request
The amount of funding that is required to be carried forward as described in the “Reason for
Carry Forward Request”.
Request to Recover Funds
When the Fellowship has been completed and, all expenditure has been reported if there is an
excess of funding to be recovered by the Commonwealth.
Reason for Carry Forward Request
Statement as to the reason for requesting a carry forward.
Changes to Award
Any changes must be noted so that Ministerial Approval can be sought.
Changes to note:
Suspension (date suspension commenced and finished)
Transfer of Fellowship between institutions (date of correspondence confirming the
transfer); and
Termination of Award.
Final Reports
By 1 November in the year following the final award year, the host Institution shall furnish to
the Commonwealth, on a form supplied by the Commonwealth for this purpose, a Final
Report in respect of the grant.
These Final Reports become the property of the Commonwealth and the information
contained in the Final Report, including results of research, may be used for whatever purpose
the ARC or DEETYA thinks fit.
Final Report Evaluation
Each final report is referred to the relevant ARC Committee for evaluation and comment.
The Committee reviews the outcomes against the stated objective of the award. Any Fellow
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whose final report is deemed inadequate will be contacted for further information. If the
Committee is still not satisfied with the outcome of the project, this will be noted against any
further applications to the ARC submitted by the Fellow and may affect his/her success.
Liaison
All communications from the host Institution to the DEETYA relating to the Fellowship shall
be made through the Responsible Officer of the host Institution and be directed to:
Director
Individual Grants Section (Location 731)
Research Branch
Higher Education Division
Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs
GPO Box 9880
Canberra City ACT 2601
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Research Fellowships
Appendices
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Appendix A - INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES - COUNTRY
CODES
AFRICA Swaziland 0142
Angola 0101 Tanzania 0143
Burkina Faso 0102 Togo 0144
Burundi 0103 Uganda 0145
Benin 0104 Zaire 0146
Botswana 0105 Zambia 0147
Cameroon 0106 Zimbabwe 0148
Cape Verde 0107 AUSTRALASIA AND PACIFIC
Central African Republic 0108 ISLANDS
Chad 0109 Australia 0201
Comoros 0110 Cook Islands 0202
Congo 0111 Fiji 0203
Djibouti 0112 Kiribati 0204
Equatorial Guinea 0113 Nauru, Republic of 0205
Ethiopia 0114 New Caledonia 0206
Eritrea 0115 New Zealand 0207
Gabon 0116 Niue 0208
Gambia 0117 Papua New Guinea 0209
Ghana 0118 Solomon Islands 0210
Guinea Bissau 0119 Tahiti 0211
Guinea Republic 0120 Tonga 0212
Ivory Coast 0121 Tuvala 0213
Kenya 0122 Vanuatu 0214
Lesotho 0123 Western Samoa 0215
Liberia 0124 CARIBBEAN
Madagascar 0125 Anguilla 0301
Malawi 0126 Antigua 0302
Mali 0127 Aruba 0303
Mauritania 0128 Bahamas 0304
Mauritius 0129 Barbados 0305
Morocco 0130 Bermuda 0306
Mozambique 0131 Bonaire 0307
Namibia 0132 British Virgin Islands 0308
Niger 0133 Cayman Islands 0309
Nigeria 0134 Cuba 0310
Reunion, Island of 0135 Curacao 0311
Rwanda 0136 Dominica 0312
Sao Tome and Principe 0137
Senegal 0138 Dominican Republic 0313
Seychelles 0139 Grenada 0314
Guadaloupe 0315
Haiti 0316
Sierra Leone 0140 Jamaica 0317
South Africa 0141 Martinique 0318
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Montserrat 0319 Kyrgyzstan 0532
Nevis 0320 Latvia 0533
St. Barthelemy 0321 Liechtenstein 0534
St. Eustatius 0322 Lithuania 0535
St. Kitts 0323 Luxembourg 0536
St. Lucia 0324 Macedonia 0537
St. Maarten 0325 Malta 0538
St. Vincent 0326 Moldova, Republic of 0539
Turks & Caicos Islands 0327 Monaco 0540
Trinidad & Tobago 0328 Netherlands, The 0541
CENTRAL AMERICA Norway 0542
Belize 0401 Poland 0543
Costa Rica 0402 Portugal 0544
El Salvador 0403 Romania 0545
Guatemala 0404 Russian Federation, The 0546
Honduras 0405 Slovakia 0547
Nicaragua 0406 Slovenia 0548
Panama 0407 Spain 0549
EUROPE Sudan 0550
Albania 0501 Sweden 0551
Algeria 0502 Switzerland 0552
Andorra 0503 Tajikistan 0553
Armenia 0504 Turkey 0554
Austria 0505 Turkmenistan 0555
Azerbaijan 0506 Ukraine 0556
Belgium 0507 United Kingdom 0557
Bulgaria 0508 Uzbekistan 0558
Belarus 0509 Yugoslavia 0559
Canary Islands, The 0510
Croatia 0511 FAR EAST ASIA
Cyprus 0512 China, People's Republic 0601
Czech Republic, The 0513 Hong Kong 0602
Denmark 0514 Japan 0603
Estonia 0515 Korea, Republic of 0604
Egypt 0516 Macau 0605
Faroe Islands, The 0517 Mongolia 0606
Finland 0518 Philippines, The 0607
France 0519 Taiwan 0608
Georgia 0520 MIDDLE EAST
Germany 0521 Bahrain 0701
Gibraltar 0522 Iran 0702
Greece 0523 Jordan 0703
Greenland 0524 Kuwait 0704
Guernsey 0525 Israel 0705
Hungary 0526 Lebanon 0706
Iceland 0527 Libya 0707
Ireland, Republic of 0528 Oman 0708
Italy 0529 Pakistan 0709
Jersey 0530 Qatar 0710
Kazakhstan 0531 Saudia Arabia 0711
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Syria 0712 Peru 0910
United Arab Emirates 0713 Suriname 0911
Yemen 0714 Uruguay 0912
NORTH AMERICA (incl. Territories) Venezuela 0913
Canada 0801 SOUTH EAST ASIA
Mexico 0802 Bangladesh 1001
United States 0803 Bhutan 1002
American Samoa 0804 Brunei 1003
Guam 0805 Cambodia 1004
Marshall Islands 0806 India 1005
Micronesia 0807 Indonesia 1006
Puerto Rico 0808 Laos 1007
Saipan 0809 Malaysia 1008
U.S. Virgin Islands 0810 Maldives 1009
SOUTH AMERICA Myanmar 1010
Argentina 0901 Nepal 1011
Bolivia 0902 Singapore 1012
Brazil 0903 Sri Lanka 1013
Chile 0904 Thailand 1014
Colombia 0905 Vietnam 1015
Ecuador 0906
French Guiana 0907
Guyana 0908
Paraguay 0909
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Appendix B - INSTITUTION CODES
Institution Name Institution Code Institution Name Institution Code
Australian Catholic University 0001 University of Central Queensland 0025
Avondale College 0002 University of Southern Queensland 0026
Charles Sturt University 0003 University of Queensland 0027
Southern Cross University 0004 Curtin University of Technology 0028
The Macquarie University 0005 Edith Cowan University 0029
The University of New England 0006 Murdoch University 0030
The University of New South Wales 0007 The University of Western Australia 0031
The University of Newcastle 0008 The Flinders University of South 0032
Australia
University of Sydney 0009
The University of Adelaide 0033
University of Technology, Sydney 0010
University of South Australia 0034
University of Western Sydney 0011
University of Tasmania 0035
The University of Wollongong 0012
Batchelor College 0036
University of Ballarat 0013
Northern Territory University 0037
Deakin University 0014
Australian Maritime College 0038
La Trobe University 0015
Australian National University 0039
Marcus Oldham College of Farm 0016
Management University of Canberra 0040
These codes may be subject to change.
Monash University 0017
Royal Melbourne Institute of 0018
Technology Ltd
Swinburne University of Technology 0019
University of Melbourne 0020
Victoria University of Technology 0021
Griffith University 0022
James Cook University of North 0023
Queensland
Queensland University of 0024
Technology
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APPENDIX C - ABS Field of Research Classification (FORC)
Codes
FORC codes can also be found on the Internet at the ABS web site:
http://www.abs.gov.au/D3110122/2132.htm
(the codes are under Papers and Classifications, Catalogue No 1297.0).
These codes are the standard Field of Research Classification (FORC) codes used by the
Australian Bureau of Statistics to classify research activity in Australia.
The ABS FORC codes are set in a hierarchical structure, as follows:
SUBDIVISION 010000 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Group 010100 PURE MATHEMATICS
Class 010101 Mathematical Logic, Set Theory, Number
Theory, Group Theory
Note: n.e.c. means 'not elsewhere classified'.
Use the most detailed of these, ie the Class level codes. Each research project is to be given at
least one Class code, but can be given up to three codes relevant to your proposal. Enter them in
the appropriate place on the application form. The relative importance of each code must be
indicated by using a percentage. The percentages allocated to the three codes must add up to
100 percent.
eg
FORC CODE % distribution
010101 85
010199 10
010303 5
TOTAL 100 %
[ NOTE : Subdivision and Group headings (shown in bold throughout these pages) should
not be used. Only CLASS codes should be used.]
SUBDIVISION 010000 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
010100 PURE MATHEMATICS
010101 - Mathematical Logic, Set Theory, Number Theory, Group Theory
010102 - Algebraic Structures
010103 - Approximation Theory, Fourier Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, Potential Theory
010104 - Functional Theory, Operator Theory
010105 - Geometry, Topology
010199 - Pure Mathematics n.e.c.
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010200 APPLIED MATHEMATICS
010201 - Numerical Analysis, Theory of Computation, Analysis of Algorithms
010202 - Differential Equations, Integral Equations
010203 - Optimisation, Control Theory
010204 - Classical Mechanics, Fluids, Optics, Electromagnetism
010299 - Applied Mathematics n.e.c.
010300 STATISTICS
010301 - Probability Theory
010302 - Stochastic Modelling and Analysis
010303 - Statistical Theory
010304 - Applied Statistics
010399 - Statistics n.e.c.
019900 OTHER MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES n.e.c.
019901 - Biomathematics
019999 - Mathematical Sciences n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 020000 PHYSICAL SCIENCES
020100 ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES
020101 - Astronomy and Astrophysics
020102 - Cosmic Ray Physics
020199 - Astronomical Sciences n.e.c.
020200 THEORETICAL AND CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
020201 - Theoretical Physics
020202 - Condensed Matter Physics
020300 ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, NUCLEAR, PARTICLE AND PLASMA
PHYSICS
020301 - Atomic and Molecular Physics
020302 - Fluids, Plasmas and Electrical Discharges
020303 - Nuclear and Particle Physics
020399 - Atomic, Molecular, etc Physics n.e.c.
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020400 ACOUSTIC AND OPTICAL PHYSICS
020401 - Acoustics and Opto-acoustical Physics
020402 - Optical and Opto-electrical Physics
020403 - Quantum Optics
020499 - Acoustic and Optical Physics n.e.c.
029900 OTHER PHYSICAL SCIENCES
029901 - Biophysics
029902 - Medical Physics
029903 - Instruments and Techniques
029999 - Physical Sciences n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 030000 CHEMICAL SCIENCES
030100 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (Incl. Theoretical and Structural)
030101 - Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetics
030102 - Chemistry of Catalysis
030103 - Polymer Chemistry
030104 - Colloid and Surface Chemistry
030105 - Chemical Spectroscopy
030106 - Structural Chemistry
030107 - Mechanisms of Reactions
030108 - Theoretical Chemistry
030109 - Electrochemistry
030199 - Physical Chemistry n.e.c.
030200 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
030201 - Transition Metal Chemistry
030202 - Main Group Chemistry
030203 - Solid State Chemistry
030204 - Bioinorganic Chemistry
030299 - Inorganic Chemistry n.e.c.
030300 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
030301 - Organic Chemical Synthesis
030302 - Biological and Medical Chemistry
030303 - Physical Organic Chemistry
030399 - Organic Chemistry n.e.c.
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030400 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
030401 - Instrumentational Methods
030402 - Chemical and Physical Methods
030403 - Immunological and Bioassay Methods
030499 - Analytical Chemistry n.e.c.
039900 OTHER CHEMICAL SCIENCES
039901 - Organometallic Chemistry
039902 - Environmental Chemistry (including Atmospheric Chemistry)
039903 - Industrial Chemistry
039999 - Chemical Sciences n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 040000 EARTH SCIENCES
040100 GEOLOGY
040101 - Mineralogy and Crystallography
040102 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
040103 - Vulcanology
040104 - Sedimentology
040105 - Petroleum Geology
040106 - Ore Deposit Petrology
040107 - Structural Geology
040108 - Geotectonics
040109 - Geochronology
040110 - Biostratigraphy
040111 - Palaeontology
040112 - Palynology
040113 - Geomorphology
040114 - Glaciology
040199 - Geology n.e.c.
040200 GEOPHYSICS
040201 - Gravity
040202 - Geomagnetism
040203 - Electromagnetism
040204 - Petrophysics
040205 - Explosion Seismology and Stratigraphy
040206 - Earthquake Seismology
040207 - Radiometrics
040299 - Geophysics n.e.c.
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040300 GEOCHEMISTRY
040301 - Geochronology and Isotope Geochemistry
040302 - Exploration Geochemistry
040303 - Organic Geochemistry n.e.c
040304 - Inorganic Geochemistry n.e.c
040399 - Geochemistry n.e.c.
040400 OCEANOGRAPHY
040401 - Biological Oceanography
040402 - Chemical Oceanography
040403 - Physical Oceanography
040499 - Oceanography n.e.c.
040500 HYDROLOGY
040501 - Groundwater Hydrology
040502 - Surfacewater Hydrology
040599 - Hydrology n.e.c.
040600 ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
040601 - Meteorology
040602 - Climatology (including Palaeoclimatology)
040603 - Ionospheric and Magnetospheric Physics
040699 - Other Atmospheric Sciences n.e.c.
049900 OTHER EARTH SCIENCES
049901 - Physical Geography
049902 - Environmental Management and Rehabilitation
049999 - Earth Sciences n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 050000 INFORMATION, COMPUTERS AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
050100 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES
050101 - Computer Systems Organisation
050102 - Information Systems Management
050103 - Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
050104 - Parallel Processing and Architecture
050105 - Computer Graphics
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050106 - Image Processing
050107 - Speech Recognition
050108 - Cognitive Science
050199 - Information Systems and Technologies n.e.c.
050200 COMPUTER HARDWARE
050201 - Arithmetic and Logic Structures
050202 - Memory Structures
050203 - Input, Output and Data Communications
050204 - Logic Design
050205 - Integrated Circuits
050299 - Computer Hardware n.e.c.
050300 COMPUTER SOFTWARE
050301 - Programming Techniques
050302 - Software Engineering
050303 - Computer Languages
050304 - Operating Systems
050399 - Computer Software n.e.c.
050400 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
050401 - Antenna Technology
050402 - Optical Systems
050403 - Digital Systems
050404 - Radio Communications and Broadcasting n.e.c.
050405 - Microwave and Millimetrewave Technology
050499 - Communication Technologies n.e.c.
059900 OTHER INFORMATION, COMPUTERS AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
059901 - Mathematics of Computing
059902 - Computer-Human Interface
059903 - Virtual Reality and Related Simulation
059999 - Information, Computers and Communication Technologies n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 060000 APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES
060100 AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING
060101 - Avionics
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060102 - Aeronautical Engineering
060103 - Remote Sensing
060104 - Satellite Technology
060199 - Aerospace Technologies and Engineering n.e.c.
060200 MANUFACTURING AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES AND
ENGINEERING
060201 - Robotics and Mechatronics
060202 - Flexible Manufacturing Systems
060203 - CAD/CAM Systems
060204 - Control Engineering
060205 - Welding Sciences
060206 - Textile Technology
060207 - Membrane and Separation Technologies
060299 - Manufacturing and Process Technologies n.e.c.
060300 INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SCIENCES
060301 - Fermentation, Biotechnology and Industrial Microbiology
060302 - Packaging, Storage and Transportation
060303 - Safety and Quality
060304 - Food Engineering
060305 - Food Processing
060399 - Industrial Biotechnology and Food Sciences n.e.c.
060400 MATERIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES
060401 - Pyrometallurgy
060402 - Hydrometallurgy
060403 - Extractive Metallurgy n.e.c.
060404 - Physical Metallurgy
060405 - Ceramics
060406 - Polymer and Textile Compounds
060407 - Composite Materials
060408 - Alloy Materials
060409 - Optical Materials
060410 - Biomaterials
060411 - Superconducting Materials
060499 - Material Sciences and Technologies n.e.c.
069900 OTHER APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES
069901 - Building Science
069902 - Laser Technology
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069903 - Biosensor Technologies
069999 - Applied Sciences and Technologies n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 070000 GENERAL ENGINEERING
070100 MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
070101 - Mechanical Engineering
070102 - Industrial Engineering
070200 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
070201 - Chemical Engineering Design
070202 - Process Control and Simulation
070203 - Fluidization and Fluid Mechanics
070204 - Heat and Mass Transfer Operations
070299 - Chemical Engineering n.e.c.
070300 MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING
070301 - Mining Engineering
070302 - Mineral Processing
070303 - Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering
070304 - Geomechanics
070399 - Mining and Mineral Processing n.e.c.
070400 CIVIL ENGINEERING
070401 - Structural Engineering
070402 - Surveying
070403 - Water and Sanitary Engineering
070404 - Transport Engineering
070405 Agricultural Engineering
070499 - Civil Engineering n.e.c.
070500 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
070501 - Electrical Engineering (General)
070502 - Electronics Engineering
079900 OTHER GENERAL ENGINEERING
079901 - Biomedical Engineering
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079902 - Power Engineering
079903 - Combustion and Fuel Engineering
079999 - General Engineering n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 080000 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(Programs undertaken in a medical context should be classified in Division 100000, 'Medical
and Health Sciences')
080100 BIOCHEMISTRY
080101 - Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids
080102 - Biochemistry of Proteins and Peptides
080103 - Biochemistry of Carbohydrates
080104 - Biochemistry of Lipids
080105 - Biosynthetic Pathways
080199 - Biochemistry n.e.c.
080200 GENETICS, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
080201 - Molecular Genetics
080202 - Cytogenetics
080203 - Population Genetics
080204 - Genetic Engineering: Gene Probes
080205 - Genetic Engineering: Recombinant DNA Techniques
080206 - Genetic Engineering n.e.c.
080207 - Molecular Cell Biology
080299 - Genetics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology n.e.c.
080300 MICROBIOLOGY
080301 - Bacteriology
080302 - Parasitology
080303 - Virology
080399 - Microbiology n.e.c.
080400 BOTANY
080401 - Plant Taxonomy
080402 - Plant Physiology
080403 - Mycology
080404 - Plant Pathology
080405 - Phycology
080499 - Botany n.e.c.
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080500 ZOOLOGY
080501 - Animal Taxonomy
080502 - Neurobiology
080503 - Physiology
080504 - Immunology
080505 - Anatomy and Histology
080506 - Ethology
080507 - Entomology
080599 - Zoology n.e.c.
080600 ECOLOGY
080601 - Freshwater Ecology (excl. Limnology)
080602 - Limnology
080603 - Marine Ecology
080604 - Terrestrial Ecology
080605 - Palaeoecology
080699 - Ecology n.e.c.
089900 OTHER BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
089901 - Evolutionary Biology
089902 - Cell Structure and Membrane Biology
089903 - Marine Biology
089999 - Biological Sciences n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 090000 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
090100 SOIL AND WATER SCIENCES
090101 - Soil Physics
090102 - Soil Biology
090103 - Soil Chemistry
090104 - Soil and Land Degradation
090105 - Applied Hydrology (Drainage, Flooding, Irrigation, Quality etc)
090199 - Soil and Water Sciences n.e.c.
090200 CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION
090201 - Crop and Pasture Physiology
090202 - Crop and Pasture Nutrition
090203 - Crop and Pasture Pathology
090204 - Plant Breeding
090205 - Plant Protection (Pests and Pathogens)
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090206 - Agronomy
090207 - Post Harvest Technologies (Transportation and Storage)
090208 - Weed Sciences
090299 - Crop and Pasture Production n.e.c.
090300 HORTICULTURE
090301 - Fruit Crops
090302 - Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture
090303 - Oenology and Viticulture
090304 - Vegetable Culture
090399 - Horticulture n.e.c.
090400 ANIMAL PRODUCTION
090401 - Animal Breeding
090402 - Animal Reproduction
090403 - Animal Nutrition
090404 - Animal Husbandry
090405 - Animal Protection (Pests and Pathogens)
090406 - Animal Growth and Development
090499 - Animal Production n.e.c.
090500 VETERINARY SCIENCES
090501 - Epidemiology
090502 - Physiology
090503 - Pathology
090504 - Bacteriology
090505 - Parasitology
090506 - Virology
090507 - Surgery
090508 - Pharmacology
090599 - Veterinary Sciences n.e.c.
090600 FORESTRY SCIENCES
090601 - Breeding
090602 - Pests, Health and Diseases
090603 - Management and Environment
090604 - Fire Management
090605 - Wildlife and Habitat Management
090606 - Agroforestry
090699 - Forestry Sciences n.e.c.
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090700 FISHERIES SCIENCES
090701 - Marine Fisheries
090702 - Marine Aquaculture
090703 - Inland Water Fisheries and Aquaculture
090799 - Fisheries Sciences n.e.c.
099900 OTHER AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
099901 - Fertilisers and Agrochemicals (Application etc)
099902 - Agricultural Systems and Farm Management
099999 - Agricultural Sciences n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 100000 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
(See also 'Biological Sciences': Only programs with direct medical relevance should be
classified as 'Medical and Health Sciences')
100100 IMMUNOLOGY
100101 - Allergy
100102 - Cellular Immunology
100103 - Humoral Immunology and Immunochemistry
100104 - Immunogenetics
100105 - Transplantation Immunology
100106 - Tumor Immunology
100199 - Immunology n.e.c.
100200 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
100201 - Clinical Chemistry
100202 - Medical Biochemistry: Carbohydrates
100203 - Medical Biochemistry: Lipids
100204 - Medical Biochemistry: Nucleic Acids
100205 - Medical Biochemistry: Proteins and Peptides
100299 - Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry n.e.c.
100300 MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
100301 - Bacteriology
100302 - Parasitology
100303 - Virology
100399 - Medical Microbiology n.e.c.
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100400 PHARMACOLOGY
100401 - Basic Pharmacology
100402 - Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
100403 - Toxicology
100499 - Pharmacology n.e.c.
100500 PHYSIOLOGY
100501 - Human Biophysics
100502 - Cell Physiology
100503 - Systems Physiology
100504 - Comparative Physiology
100599 - Physiology n.e.c.
100600 NEUROSCIENCES
100601 - Autonomic Nervous System
100602 - Central Nervous System
100603 - Peripheral Nervous System
100604 - Cellular Nervous System
100605 - Sensory Systems
100699 - Neurosciences n.e.c.
100700 CLINICAL SCIENCES
100701 - Anaesthesia
100702 - Dermatology
100703 - Cardiology
100704 - Dentistry and Oral Surgery
100705 - Endocrinology
100706 - Foetal Development and Medicine
100707 - Gastroenterology and Hepatology
100708 - Gerontology and Geriatrics
100709 - Haematology
100710 - Intensive Care
100711 - Infectious Diseases
100712 - Medical Genetics
100713 - Nephrology and Urology
100714 - Neurology and Neuromuscular Disease
100715 - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
100716 - Oncology and Carcinogenesis
100717 - Opthalmology and Optometry
100718 - Orthopaedics
100719 - Otolaryngology
100720 - Paediatrics and Child Health
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100721 - Pathology
100722 - Psychiatry
100723 - Psychology - Clinical
100724 - Radiology and Organ Imaging
100725 - Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine
100726 - Rehabilitation and Therapy: Occupational and Physical
100727 - Rehabilitation and Therapy: Hearing and Speech
100728 - Reproduction
100729 - Respiratory Disease
100730 - Rheumatology and Arthritis
100731 - Surgery
100732 - Venereology
100799 - Clinical Sciences n.e.c.
100800 PUBLIC HEALTH
100801 - Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
100802 - Epidemiology and Health Information Systems
100803 - Mental Health
100804 - Nutrition
100805 - Preventive Medicine
100806 - Primary Health Care
100899 - Public Health n.e.c.
100900 HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
100901 - Human Bioethics
100902 - Health and Community Services Research and Evaluation
100903 - Health Care Administration
100904 - Health Education and Promotion
100905 - Nursing
100999 - Health Services Research n.e.c.
109900 OTHER MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
109901 - Biomechanics
109902 - Medical Biotechnology
109999 - Medical and Health Sciences n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 110000 SOCIAL SCIENCES
110100 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
110101 - Financial and Management Accounting
110102 - Auditing and Accountability
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110103 - Finance
110199 - Accounting and Finance n.e.c.
110200 ECONOMICS
110201 - Economic Theory
110202 - Economic History and Political Economy
110203 - International Economics
110204 - Monetary and Fiscal Theory
110205 - Welfare Economics
110206 - Health Economics
110207 - Labour Economics
110208 - Industry and Resource Economics
110209 - Agricultural Economics
110210 - Econometrics
110211 - Economic Models and Forecasting
110212 - Environment Economics
110299 - Economics n.e.c.
110300 BUSINESS STUDIES
110301 - Business Management
110302 - Industrial Relations
110303 - Marketing
110399 - Business Studies n.e.c.
110400 POLITICAL SCIENCES AND PUBLIC POLICY
110401 - Political Science
110402 - Public Policy and Administration
110403 - International Relations
110404 - Science and Technology Policy
110499 - Political Sciences and Public Policy n.e.c.
110500 ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN ENVIRONMENT
110501 - Architecture
110502 - Urban Planning
110503 - Heritage and Conservation
110599 - Architecture and Urban Environment n.e.c.
110600 SOCIOLOGY
110601 - Social Theory and Policy
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110602 - Race and Ethnic Relations
110603 - Criminology
110699 - Sociology n.e.c.
110700 ANTHROPOLOGY
110701 - Prehistory and Physical Anthropology
110702 - Aboriginal Anthropology
110799 - Anthropology n.e.c.
110800 SOCIAL STUDIES
110801 - Women's Studies
110802 - Urban and Regional Studies
110803 - Social Work and Administration
110899 - Social Studies n.e.c.
110900 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
110901 - Economic Geography
110902 - Social and Cultural Geography
110903 - Recreation and Leisure Studies
110999 - Human Geography n.e.c.
111000 POPULATION STUDIES
111001 - Population Trends and Policies (Incl. Fertility and Mortality)
111002 - Migration
111099 - Population Studies n.e.c.
111100 LAW
111101 - Constitutional and Administration Law
111102 - Jurisprudence and Legal History
111103 - Family Law
111104 - Commercial and Contracts Law
111105 - International Law
111106 - Criminal Law
111199 - Law n.e.c.
111200 PSYCHOLOGY
111201 - Cognition, Motivation and Performance
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111202 - Learning, Memory and Perception
111203 - Biological Psychology, Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology
111204 - Personality, Abilities and Assessment
111205 - Social and Organisational Psychology
111206 - Developmental Psychology and Ageing
111207 - Quantitative Psychology and Methodology
111299 - Psychology n.e.c.
111300 EDUCATION
111301 - Educational Psychology and Curriculum Development
111302 - History and Philosophy of Education
111303 - Sociology of Education
111304 - Post Secondary Education
111305 - Teacher Education
111306 - Educational Administration and Theory
111399 - Education n.e.c.
111400 MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
111401 - Media Studies
111402 - Journalism
111403 - Librarianship and Information Studies
111499 - Media and Communication Studies n.e.c.
119900 OTHER SOCIAL SCIENCES
119999 - Other Social Sciences n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 120000 HUMANITIES
120100 LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
120101 - Literary Studies: Australian
120102 - Literary Studies: Asia and Pacific
120103 - Literary Studies: British
120104 - Literary Studies: European
120105 - Literary Studies: North American
120106 - Literary Theory and Genre Studies
120107 - Other Literary Studies n.e.c.
120108 - Lexicography
120109 - Applied Linguistics
120110 - Semantics
120111 - Linguistics: Studies of Australian Aboriginal Languages
120112 - Linguistics: Other Australian Studies
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120113 - Linguistics n.e.c.
120199 - Language and Literature n.e.c.
120200 HISTORICAL STUDIES
120201 - History: Australian
120202 - History: Asian and Pacific
120203 - History: American
120204 - History: British
120205 - History: European
120206 - History: Middle Eastern
120207 - History: Other
120208 - Biography
120299 - Historical Studies n.e.c.
120300 ARCHAEOLOGY AND CLASSICAL STUDIES
120301 - Archaeology
120302 - Egyptology
120303 - Greek and Roman Classical Studies
120399 - Classical Studies and Archaeology n.e.c.
120400 ARTS
120401 - Music
120402 - Fine Arts
120403 - Drama
120499 - Arts n.e.c.
120500 DESIGN STUDIES
120501 - Design History and Conservation
120502 - Design Theory
120503 - Design Innovation
120504 - Design Management and Practice
120599 - Design Studies n.e.c.
120600 PHILOSOPHY
120601 - Logic
120602 - Metaphysics
120603 - Ethics
120604 - Social and Applied Philosophy
120699 - Philosophy n.e.c.
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120700 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
120701 - Religious Studies
120800 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
120801 - History and Philosophy of Science
120802 - History and Philosophy of Medicine
129900 OTHER HUMANITIES
129999 - Other Humanities n.e.c.
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APPENDIX D - Socio-Economic Objectives (SEO) Codes
SEO codes can also be found on the Internet at the ABS web site:
http://www.abs.gov.au/D3110122/2132.htm
(the codes are under Papers and Classifications, Catalogue No 1297.0).
These codes are the standard Socio-Economic Objective) codes used by the Australian Bureau of
Statistics to classify research activity in Australia.
The ABS SEO codes are set in a hierarchical structure, as follows:
DIVISION 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION 020000 PLANT PRODUCTION AND PLANT PRIMARY PRODUCTS
Group 020300 FORESTRY
Class 020301 Native Forests
Note: n.e.c. means 'not elsewhere classified'.
Use the most detailed of these, ie the Class level codes. Each research project is to be given at
least one Class code, but can be given up to three appropriate class codes relevant to the
proposal. Enter them in the appropriate place on the application form. The relative importance
of each code must be indicated by using a percentage. The percentages allocated to the three
codes must add up to 100 percent.
eg
SEO CODE % distribution
030101 85
030201 10
030401 5
TOTAL 100 %
[ NOTE : Division, Subdivision and Group headings should NOT be used. Only CLASS
codes should be used.]
DIVISION 1 - DEFENCE
SUBDIVISION 010000 DEFENCE
010100 DEFENCE
010101 Electronics
010102 Surveillance
010103 Weapons systems
010104 Aeronautics
010105 Materials
010199 Defence n.e.c.
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DIVISION 2 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION 020000 PLANT PRODUCTION AND PLANT PRIMARY
PRODUCTS
020100 FIELD CROPS
020101 Wheat
020102 Barley
020103 Rice
020104 Other cereals
020105 Oilseeds and grain legumes
020106 Sugar
020107 Cotton
020199 Field crops n.e.c.
020200 HORTICULTURAL CROPS
020201 Stone fruit
020202 Pome fruit
020203 Citrus
020204 Grapes
020205 Tropical fruit
020206 Berry fruit
020207 Tree nuts
020208 Vegetables
020209 Ornamentals, Australian natives and nursery plants
020299 Horticultural crops n.e.c.
020300 FORESTRY
020301 Native forests
020302 Softwood plantations
020303 Hardwood plantations
020304 Harvesting and transport of forest products
020399 Forestry n.e.c.
020400 PRIMARY PRODUCTS FROM PLANTS
020401 Fresh fruit and vegetables (post harvest)
020402 Unprocessed cereals
020403 Tobacco leaf
020404 Cotton lint and cotton seed
020499 Primary plant products n.e.c.
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SUBDIVISION 030000 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY
PRODUCTS
030100 LIVESTOCK
030101 Sheep - meat
030102 Sheep - wool
030103 Beef cattle
030104 Dairy cattle
030105 Pigs and poultry
030106 Minor livestock (e.g. horses, goats, deer)
030199 Livestock n.e.c.
030200 PASTURE, BROWSE AND FODDER CROPS
030201 Sown legumes
030202 Sown grasses
030203 Browse crops
030204 Fodder crops
030205 Native vegetation
030299 Other
030300 FISHING
030301 Fisheries - commercial
030302 Fisheries - recreational
030303 Aquaculture
030399 Fishing n.e.c.
030400 PRIMARY PRODUCTS FROM ANIMALS
030401 Minimally processed fish
030402 Minimally processed milk
030403 Raw wool
030404 Hides and skins030499 Primary animal products n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 040000 MINERAL RESOURCES (EXCL. ENERGY)
040100 EXPLORATION
040101 Iron ores (i.e. ferrous ores)
040102 Aluminium ores
040103 Precious (noble) metal ores
040104 Titanium minerals, zircon, and rare earth metal ores (e.g. monazite)
040105 Other non-ferrous ores (e.g. copper, zinc)
040106 Stone and clay
040199 Other non-metallic minerals (incl. diamonds)
040200 PRIMARY MINING AND EXTRACTION PROCESSES
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040201 Iron ores (i.e. ferrous ores)
040202 Aluminium ores
040203 Precious (noble) metal ores
040204 Titanium minerals, zircon, and rare earth metal ores (e.g. monazite)
040205 Other non-ferrous ores (e.g. copper, zinc)
040206 Stone and clay
040299 Other non-metallic minerals (incl. diamonds)
040300 FIRST STAGE TREATMENT OF ORES AND MINERALS
040301 Beneficiation or dressing of iron ores
040302 Alumina production
040303 Other beneficiation of bauxite and aluminium ores
040304 Concentrating processes of other base metal ores
040305 Production of unrefined precious metal ingots and concentrates
040306 Beneficiation or dressing of non-metallic minerals (incl. diamonds)
040399 Other
SUBDIVISION 050000 ENERGY RESOURCES
050100 EXPLORATION
050101 Uranium
050102 Coal050103 Oil and gas
050104 Oil shale and tar sands
050199 Other
050200 MINING AND EXTRACTION
050201 Uranium
050202 Coal
050203 Oil and gas
050204 Oil shale and tar sands
050299 Other
050300 PREPARATION AND SUPPLY OF ENERGY SOURCE MINERALS
050301 Uranium
050302 Coal
050303 Oil and gas
050304 Oil shale and tar sands
050399 Energy minerals n.e.c.
059900 OTHER
059999 Other (e.g. safety)
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SUBDIVISION 060000 ENERGY SUPPLY
060100 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
060101 Coal - electricity
060102 Coal - conversion to liquid fuels
060103 Coal - other purposes
060104 Nuclear
060105 Refined oil and gas
060106 Gas - conversion to liquid fuels
060107 Oil shale and tar sands - conversion to liquid fuels
060199 Energy transformation n.e.c.
060200 RENEWABLE ENERGY
060201 Hydro-electric
060202 Wind
060203 Ocean
060204 Solar-thermal
060205 Solar-photoelectric
060206 Solar-thermal electric
060299 Renewable energy n.e.c. (e.g. geothermal)
060300 ENERGY DISTRIBUTION
060301 Electricity transmission
060302 Gas distribution
060303 Energy storage
060304 Energy systems analysis
060399 Energy distribution n.e.c.
060400 CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY
060401 Industry
060402 Residential and commercial
060403 Transport
060499 Other
069900 OTHER
069999 Other
SUBDIVISION 070000 MANUFACTURING
070100 PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES
070101 Carcass meat
070102 Meat products
070103 Fish products
070104 Fruit and vegetable products (incl. fruit juices)
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070105 Dairy products070106 Oils and fats (incl. margarines)
070107 Grain mill products, starch and starch products (incl. sugar, bakery products)
070108 Beverages (e.g. alcohol, wines, soft drinks, excl. fruit juices)
070199 Processed food products and beverages n.e.c.
070200 FIBRE PROCESSING AND TEXTILES; FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER PRODUCTS
070201 Cotton ginning
070202 Wool scouring and top making
070203 Natural yarns and fabrics
070204 Synthetic fibres, yarns and fabrics
070205 Other fibre processing and textiles
070206 Processed skins, leather and leather products n.e.c.
070207 Clothing
070208 Footwear
070299 Other
070300 WOOD, WOOD PRODUCTS AND PAPER
070301 Hardwood sawing and veneer
070302 Softwood sawing and veneer
070303 Pulp and paper
070304 Reconstituted products (e.g. chipboard, particle board)070305 Woodchips
070306 Wood products n.e.c.
070307 Paper products
070308 Printing and publishing processes
070399 Other
070400 HUMAN PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
070401 Prevention - biologicals (e.g. vaccines)
070402 Diagnostics
070403 Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics)
070499 Other
070500 VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
070501 Prevention - biologicals (e.g. vaccines)
070502 Diagnostics
070503 Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics)
070599 Other (incl. production enhancement)
070600 AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
070601 Chemical fertilisers
070602 Crop and animal protection chemicals
070699 Agricultural chemicals n.e.c.
070700 INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS
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070701 Industrial gases
070702 Synthetic resins and rubber
070703 Rubber products
070704 Plastics in primary forms
070705 Plastic products (incl. construction materials)
070706 Organic industrial chemicals n.e.c.
070707 Inorganic industrial chemicals
070708 Paints
070709 Soaps and cosmetics
070710 Bituminous products
070711 Lubricants
070799 Other
070800 BASIC METAL PRODUCTS (INCL. SMELTING)
070801 Iron and steel (e.g. ingots, bars, rods, shapes and sections)
070802 Aluminium
070803 Precious metals (e.g. refined bullion, wire and strip)
070899 Other non-ferrous metals (e.g. copper, zinc)
070900 CERAMICS, GLASS AND INDUSTRIAL MINERAL PRODUCTS
070901 Ceramics
070902 Structural glass and glass products
070903 Clay products
070904 Cement and concrete products
070999 Ceramics, glass and industrial mineral products n.e.c.
071000 FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS
071001 Structural metal products
071002 Sheet metal products
071003 Semi-finished products
071004 Castings
071005 Machined products
071099 Fabricated metal products n.e.c.
071100 TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
071101 Automotive equipment
071102 Rail equipment
071103 Nautical equipment
071104 Aerospace equipment
071199 Transport equipment n.e.c.
071200 COMPUTER HARDWARE AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
071201 Integrated circuits and devices
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071202 Modules - special and attached processors
071203 Modules - other processes
071204 Electronic office equipment
071205 Computer equipment
071206 Integrated systems
071299 Computer hardware and electronic equipment n.e.c.
071300 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
071301 Broadcasting equipment
071302 Postal equipment
071303 Voice equipment
071304 Data, image and text equipment
071305 Network transmission equipment
071306 Network switching equipment
071399 Communication equipment n.e.c.
071400 INSTRUMENTATION
071401 Scientific instrumentation
071402 Medical instrumentation
071403 Industrial instrumentation
071404 Photographic equipment
071499 Instrumentation n.e.c.
071500 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
071501 Agricultural machinery and equipment
071502 Mining machinery and equipment
071503 Appliances and electrical machinery and equipment
071504 Industrial machinery and equipment
071505 Construction machinery and equipment
071599 Machinery and equipment n.e.c.
079900 OTHER MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
079901 Tobacco products
079902 Furniture
079903 Prefabricated buildings
079999 Manufactured Products n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 080000 CONSTRUCTION
080100 PLANNING
080101 Housing
080102 Commercial
080103 Civil
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080104 Industrial
080199 Other
080200 DESIGN
080201 Housing
080202 Commercial
080203 Civil
080204 Industrial
080299 Other
080300 MATERIALS PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSES
080301 Stone, ceramics and clay materials
080302 Cement and concrete materials
080303 Polymeric materials (e.g. paints)
080304 Timber materials
080305 Metals (composites, coatings, bonding, etc.)
080399 Other
080400 CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
080401 Housing
080402 Commercial
080403 Civil
080404 Industrial
080499 Other
080500 BUILDING MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES
080501 Housing
080502 Commercial
080503 Civil
080504 Industrial
080599 Other
SUBDIVISION 090000 TRANSPORT
090100 GROUND TRANSPORT
090101 Road safety
090102 Other road transport
090103 Rail transport
090199 Ground transport n.e.c.
090200 WATER TRANSPORT
090201 International sea transport
090202 Coastal water transport
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090203 Inland water transport
090300 AIR TRANSPORT
090301 Air transport
090302 Space transport
099900 OTHER TRANSPORT
099901 Multimodal transport
099902 Intermodal materials handling
099999 Transport n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 100000 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
SERVICES
100100 COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
100101 Application packages
100102 Application tools and system utilities
100103 Information processing services
100199 Computer software and services n.e.c.
100200 OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES
100201 Library and related information services
100299 Information services n.e.c.
100300 COMMUNICATION SERVICES
100301 Broadcasting
100302 Telecommunications
100303 Postal communications
100399 Communications services n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 110000 COMMERCIAL SERVICES
110100 ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER SERVICES AND UTILITIES
110101 Electricity services and utilities
110102 Gas services and utilities
110103 Water services and utilities
110200 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
110201 Waste management
110202 Recycling
110299 Other
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110300 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE
110301 Wholesale
110302 Retail trade
110400 FINANCE, PROPERTY AND BUSINESS SERVICES
110401 Finance and investment services
110402 Insurance services
110403 Property and business services
119900 OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES
119901 Recreational services
119902 Tourism services
119903 Commercial security services
119999 Commercial services n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 120000 ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK
120100 MACROECONOMIC ISSUES
120101 Fiscal policy
120102 Monetary policy
120103 Exchange rates
120104 Balance of payments
120105 Income policy
120106 Taxation
120199 Macroeconomic issues n.e.c.
120200 MICROECONOMIC ISSUES
120201 Microeconomic effects of taxation
120202 Consumption
120203 Industrial organisations
120204 Industry policy
120205 Industry costs and structure
120299 Microeconomic issues n.e.c.
120300 INTERNATIONAL TRADE ISSUES
120301 Trade policy
120302 Assistance and protection
120303 International agreements on trade
120399 International trade issues n.e.c.
120400 MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES
120401 Marketing
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120402 Industrial relations
120403 Management
120404 Productivity
120500 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS AND CALIBRATION SERVICES
120501 Defence standards and calibrations
120502 Manufacturing standards and calibrations
120503 Service industries standards and calibrations
120599 Measurement standards and calibration services n.e.c.
129900 OTHER ECONOMIC ISSUES
129999 Other economic issues
DIVISION 3 - SOCIETY
SUBDIVISION 130000 HEALTH
130100 CLINICAL (ORGANS, DISEASES AND CONDITIONS)
130101 Infectious diseases
130102 Immune system and allergy
130103 Blood disorders
130104 Neurological disorders
130105 Endocrine diseases (incl. diabetes)
130106 Cardiovascular diseases
130107 Inherited diseases
130108 Cancer and related disorders
130109 Surgical methods and procedures
130110 Respiratory diseases (incl. asthma)
130111 Hearing, vision and speech
130112 Oro-dental
130113 Digestive system
130114 Arthritis, bone and joint disorders
130115 Kidney diseases
130116 Reproductive medicine
130117 Skin and related conditions
130118 Other organs, diseases and conditions
130199 Clinical health not specific to particular organs, diseases and conditions
130200 PUBLIC HEALTH
130201 Women's health
130202 Health related to ageing
130203 Child health
130204 Aboriginal health
130205 Substance abuse
130206 Occupational health (excl. economic development aspects)
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130207 Environmental health
130208 Mental health
130209 Disease distribution and transmission
130210 Preventive medicine
130211 Dental health
130212 Nutrition
130213 Food safety
130214 Health status (e.g. indicators of "well-being")
130215 Social structure and health
130216 Behaviour and health
130299 Public health n.e.c.
130300 HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES
130301 Health education and promotion
130302 Nursing
130303 Occupational, speech and physiotherapy
130304 Palliative care
130305 Diagnostic methods
130306 Evaluation of health outcomes
130307 Health policy evaluation
130308 Health policy economic outcomes
130399 Health and support services n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 140000 EDUCATION AND TRAINING
140100 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION
140101 Early childhood education
140102 Primary education
140200 SECONDARY EDUCATION
140201 Secondary education
140300 HIGHER EDUCATION
140301 Higher education
140400 TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION
140401 Technical and further education
140500 SPECIAL EDUCATION
140501 Handicapped education
140502 Disadvantaged education
140599 Special education n.e.c.
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149900 OTHER EDUCATION
149901 Occupational training149902 Continuing education
149903 Education policy
149999 Education and training n.e.c.
SUBDIVISION 150000 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES
150100 COMMUNITY SERVICES
150101 Unemployment (excl. industrial relations, occupational health)
150102 Aboriginal development and welfare
150103 Aged persons development and welfare
150104 Carers development and welfare (i.e. carers for the aged, disabled)
150105 Disabled persons development and welfare
150106 Family development and welfare
150107 Migrant development and welfare
150108 Youth/child development and welfare
150199 Community services n.e.c.
150200 PUBLIC SERVICES
150201 Consumer affairs
150202 Law reform
150203 Law enforcement
150204 Corrective services
150299 Public services n.e.c.
150300 ART, SPORT AND RECREATION
150301 Artistic endeavours
150302 Sport
150303 Recreation
150400 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
150401 International relations (e.g. diplomacy, peace)
150402 International aid and issues to benefit other countries
150499 International relations n.e.c.
150500 ETHICAL ISSUES
150501 Bioethics
150502 Business ethics
150599 Ethical issues n.e.c.
159900 OTHER SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
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159999 Other social development and community services
SUBDIVISION 160000 ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE
160100 CLIMATE AND ATMOSPHERE
160101 Climate change (incl. causes and results of enhanced greenhouse effect and other
human-induced trends in climate such as ozone depleting substances)
160102 Climate variability
160103 Weather
160104 Atmospheric composition
160105 Atmospheric processes (incl. chemical, physical and biological)
160199 Other
160200 OCEAN
160201 Oceanic composition
160202 Oceanic processes (incl. chemical, physical and biological)
160299 Other
160300 WATER
160301 Groundwater
160302 Freshwater
160303 Brackish
160304 Inshore
160305 Offshore
160399 Other
160400 LAND
160401 High country (incl. mountains)
160402 Forest and wooded lands
160403 Farmland (incl. arable land and permanent crop land)
160404 Sparseland (incl. permanent grassland and the arid zone)
160405 Urban areas
160406 Coastal zone
160407 Mineral enclave
160408 Antarctic and sub-Antarctic areas
160499 Other (incl. islands)
160500 NATURE CONSERVATION
160501 Flora
160502 Fauna
160503 Terrestrial ecosystems
160504 Freshwater ecosystems
160505 Marine ecosystems
160506 Estuarine ecosystems
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160599 Other
160600 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
160601 Social development
160602 Community services
160603 Education and training
160604 Environmental health
160605 Protected areas (incl. world heritage areas, national parks, conservation areas, nature
reserves, scientific sites, heritage sites, wilderness areas, anthropological sites, archaeological
sites, aboriginal sacred sites, marine reserves
and national estate sites)
160606 Environmental hazards (incl. droughts, cyclones and floods, earthquakes and bush fires)
160699 Other
169900 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE
169999 Other environmental knowledge
SUBDIVISION 170000 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
170100 PLANT PRODUCTION AND PLANT PRIMARY PRODUCTS (INCL. FORESTRY)
170101 Climate and atmosphere
170102 Ocean
170103 Water
170104 Land
170105 Nature conservation
170106 Social environment
170199 Other
170200 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS (INCL. FISHING)
170201 Climate and atmosphere
170202 Ocean
170203 Water
170204 Land
170205 Nature conservation
170206 Social environment
170299 Other
170300 MINERAL RESOURCES (EXCL. ENERGY)
170301 Climate and atmosphere
170302 Ocean
170303 Water
170304 Land
170305 Nature conservation
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170306 Social environment
170399 Other
170400 ENERGY RESOURCES
170401 Climate and atmosphere
170402 Ocean
170403 Water
170404 Land
170405 Nature conservation
170406 Social environment
170499 Other.
170500 ENERGY SUPPLY
170501 Climate and atmosphere
170502 Ocean
170503 Water
170504 Land
170505 Nature conservation
170506 Social environment
170599 Other
170600 MANUFACTURING
170601 Climate and atmosphere
170602 Ocean
170603 Water
170604 Land
170605 Nature conservation
170606 Social environment
170699 Other
170700 CONSTRUCTION
170701 Climate and atmosphere
170702 Ocean
170703 Water
170704 Land
170705 Nature conservation
170706 Social environment
170799 Other
170800 TRANSPORT
170801 Climate and atmosphere
170802 Ocean
170803 Water
170804 Land
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170805 Nature conservation
170806 Social environment
170899 Other
170900 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES
170901 Climate and atmosphere
170902 Ocean
170903 Water
170904 Land
170905 Nature conservation
170906 Social environment
170999 Other
171000 COMMERCIAL SERVICES
171001 Climate and atmosphere
171002 Ocean
171003 Water
171004 Land
171005 Nature conservation
171006 Social environment
171099 Other
171100 ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK
171101 Resource management issues (incl. demand, pricing, rents, conflicts)
171199 Other environment/economic aspects (incl. risk assessment and economic incentives for
environmental protection, e.g. taxes and permits)
SUBDIVISION 180000 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OTHER
ASPECTS
180100 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
180101 Global climate change adaptation measures
180102 Environmental policy and standards
180103 Management of protected areas
180104 Control of human-induced environmental hazards (e.g. industrial accidents)
180105 Ecologically sustainable development implementation actions
180106 Environmental education and awareness
180107 Control of exotic species
180199 Other
189900 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
189999 Other Environmental Aspects
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SUBDIVISION 190000 NATURAL SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGIES AND
ENGINEERING
190100 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
190101 Mathematical sciences
190200 PHYSICAL SCIENCES
190201 Physical sciences
190300 CHEMICAL SCIENCES
190301 Chemical sciences
190400 EARTH SCIENCES
190401 Earth sciences
190500 INFORMATION, COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
190501 Information, computer and communication technologies
190600 APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES
190601 Applied sciences and technologies
190700 GENERAL ENGINEERING
190701 General Engineering
190800 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
190801 Biological sciences
190900 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
190901 Agricultural sciences
191000 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
191001 Medical and health sciences
SUBDIVISION 200000 SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
200100 SOCIAL SCIENCES
200101 Social sciences
200200 HUMANITIES
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200201 Humanities
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APPENDIX E - ARC CATEGORY CODES, PRIORITY AREA
CODES & OTHER CODES
CATEGORY CODES / PRIORITY CODES / OTHER CODES
Applicants for Large Research Grants and Research Fellowships should indicate on the front of
their application the category, priority area and/or special interest group in which their
application for support should be considered.
Note: The ARC is the ultimate judge as to which Group should handle an individual
application.
Examples
1. A priority application in Biology of Sustainability should be shown as:
Category code 101 Priority Area BOS
2. A physical sciences proposal involving international links with China should be
shown as:
Category code 603 Other Special Interest Code INT - China
CATEGORY CODES
Code Description
0 Molecular and Cell Biology
001 Biological molecules: structure, synthesis and function.
002 Prokaryotes and eukaryotic microorganisms: structure, cell biology,
molecular biology and biochemistry.
003 Animals: structure, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry,
development, physiology, reproduction, immunology and neurobiology.
1 Plant and Animal Biology
101 Ecology, evolution and systematics including molecular phylogeny,
genetics including population genetics and plant and animal breeding.
102 Parasitology, host-pathogen interactions, mutualisms and symbioses,
environmental microbiology.
103 Animals: ecophysiology and comparative physiology; animals in
agriculture and aquaculture.
104 Plants and algae: structure, cell biology, biochemistry and physiology
including molecular and gene-modification approaches.
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2 Chemistry
201 Physical Chemistry
202 Theoretical Chemistry
203 Inorganic Chemistry
204 Analytical Chemistry
205 Environmental Chemistry
206 Industrial Chemistry
207 Organic Chemistry
208 Biological Chemistry
209 Chemical Sciences (0ther)
210 Medicinal Chemistry
211 Natural Product Chemistry
212 Marine Chemistry
213 Supramolecular Chemistry
214 Spectroscopy
215 Polymer Chemistry
216 Electrochemistry
217 Catalysis
3 Earth Sciences
301 Regional Geology and Tectonics
302 Structural Geology
303 Petrology and Geochemistry
304 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
305 Palaeontology
306 Marine Geology
307 Economic Geology
308 Geophysics
309 Geodesy
310 Engineering and Mining Geology
311 Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology
312 Glaciology
313 Hydrology
314 Soil Science
315 Environmental Earth Science
316 Oceanography
317 Atmospheric Science
318 Climatology
319 Planetology
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4 Engineering - Electric and Computer
401 Robotics
402 Electrical Engineering (General)
403 Machine Perception
404 Artificial Neural Networks
405 Image Processing and Visualisation
406 Electrical Power Engineering
407 Electronics and Microelectronics
408 Signal Processing
409 Communications
410 Optical Electronics and Communications
411 Control and Systems
412 Computer Science and Engineering (General)
413 Computer Hardware
414 Computer Software
415 Mathematics of Computing
416 Information Systems
417 Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence
418 Remote Sensing and Earth Resources
5 Humanities
501 Archaeology and Classical Studies
502 Asian Languages and Literature
503 English Literature (including Australian, American and Other Literatures
in English)
504 Other Languages and Literature
505 Drama
506 Linguistics
507 Fine Arts
508 Architecture and Urban Environment
509 Philosophy
510 Anthropology and Prehistory
511 Australian History
512 British and European History
513 Asian and Pacific History
514 Other Fields of History
515 Law and Socio-Legal Studies
516 Media and Communication Studies
517 Cultural Studies
518 Art and Design Studies
519 Music and Musicology
520 Women's Studies
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6 Physics and Mathematics
601 General Physics
602 Physics of Elementary Particles and Fields
603 Nuclear Physics
604 Atomic and Molecular Physics
605 Phenomenology (including Applications)
606 Fluids, Plasmas and Electric Discharges
607 Condensed Matter: Structure, Mechanical and Thermal Properties
608 Condensed Matter: Electronic Structure, Electrical, Magnetic and
Optical Properties
610 Cross Disciplinary Physics
611 Geophysics, Atmospheric Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics
612 Atmospheric or Ionosphere Sciences
613 Mathematical Logic, Set Theory, Lattices and Combinations
614 Number Theory and Field Theory
615 Rings and Algebras
616 Category Theory, K Theory, Homological Algebra
617 Group Theory (including Topological Groups and Lie Groups)
618 Real and Complex Functions
619 Differential, Difference and Integral Equations
620 Harmonic and Fourier Analysis
621 Functional Analysis
622 Calculus of Variations and Control Theory
623 Geometry
624 Topology and Manifolds
625 Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes
626 Statistics
627 Numerical Analysis and Approximation Theory
628 Particle and Continuum Mechanics
629 Mathematical Programming
630 Acoustics
631 Operations Research
7 Social Sciences
701 Economics
702 Business Management and Industrial Relations
703 Human Geography
704 Political Science
705 Sociology
706 Population Studies
707 Accounting and Finance
708 Education
709 Psychology
710 Nursing
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711 Social Sciences (other)
8 Engineering - Civil, Mechanical and Chemical
801 Civil Engineering (General)
802 Civil Engineering (Structures)
803 Soil and Rock Mechanics
804 Sanitary Engineering
805 Engineering Management
806 Mining Engineering
807 Building Science and Architecture
808 Mechanical Engineering (General)
809 Applied Mechanics
810 Manufacturing Processes and Industrial Engineering
811 Fluid Mechanics
812 Heat and Thermodynamics
813 Aerospace Engineering
814 Applied Science (General) and Applied Physics
815 Engineering Mathematics
816 Chemical Engineering (General)
817 Biochemical Engineering
818 Combustion Engineering and Fuel Technology
819 Petroleum Engineering
820 Materials Science and Engineering
821 Minerals Processing
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PRIORITY CODES
Priority Area Description
BOS Biology of Sustainability
CIT Citizenship
MIN Minerals Processing Science and Technology
FST Food Science and Technology
TEC Technological Change
OPT Optics
GEO Exploration Geophysics
INT International Links
OTHER CODES
MLT - a multidisciplinary application;
MEM - an application from an ARC Member;
RIEF - an application has been made to Research Infrastructure (Equipment and Facilities)
Program (RIEF) for equipment to the value of over $100,000
NHR - National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC);
ANT - projects involving research in/or about the Antarctic; or
Other - reserved for future use.
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Appendix F - ARC PROVISION TOWARDS FELLOWSHIP
STIPENDS
Levels to be used as at 1 January 1997
Fellowship Category Increment $ ARC Salary $ 26% On-costs RA/SRA
Provision
Australian Postdoctoral A1 37 981 9 875 Research Associate
Fellowships A2 39 377 10 238
A3 40 770 10 600
Australian Research B1 42 917 11 158 Senior Research
Fellowships B2 44 527 11 577 Associate
B3 46 135 11 995
B4 47 746 12 414
B5 49 254 12 832
B6 50 965 13 251
Queen Elizabeth II B1 46 135 11 995
Fellowships B2 47 746 12 414
B3 49 354 12 832
B4 50 965 13 251
Senior Research C1 52 573 13 669
Fellowships C2 54 184 14 088
C3 55 792 14 506
C4 57 402 14 924
C5 59 010 15 343
C6 60 621 15 761
D1 63 303 16 459
D2 65 448 17 016
D3 67 594 17 574
D4 69 740 18 132
E 81 542 21 201
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