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Curtin Research Fellowships 2009 – Guidelines
Early Career Research Fellowships
Senior Research Fellowships
BACKGROUND
Curtin University of Technology established the Research Fellowship Scheme in 1997 to
support the University’s commitment to be a research intensive university.
The scheme has been expanded as a major strategic development under the University’s
Research Management Plan 2006-2008. The scheme is highly competitive and amongst the
most prestigious Fellowship schemes in Australia.
The call for applications in 2008, for commencement in 2009, refers to a targeted research-only
Fellowship with two streams:
a) Early Career Research (ECR) Fellowship
Curtin will offer up to five (5) fixed-term ECR Fellowships. These will be for a period of up
to four years as a research-only appointment. With the support of a School/Department in
the University (i.e. an Enrolling Area), the Fellowships may be awarded for five years on the
basis of an 80% research and 20% teaching appointment.
Applications for the ECR Fellowships are called from suitably qualified applicants who
received their PhD within the last five years 1 . All research areas will be considered;
however, preference will be given to applicants who are able to make significant
contributions to the following targeted areas of research activity:
• Sustainability / Sustainable Development
• Cultural enterprises
• Chronic disease prevention and management
• Population health
• Mental health
• Ageing
• Indigenous health
• Geology
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and computer engineering allied to high performance computing
• Radioastronomy
• Theoretical physics
• Climate modelling
• Nanochemistry / water chemistry / organic geochemistry
• Digital ecosystems
• Economic development
b) Senior Research Fellowships
Curtin will offer up to eight (8) fixed-term Senior Research Fellowships. These will be for a
period of up to four years as a research-only appointment. With the support of a
School/Department in the University (i.e. an Enrolling Area), the Fellowships may be
awarded for five years on the basis of an 80% research and 20% teaching appointment.
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ECR are defined as being within five years of award of their PhD – taking into account career interruptions such as parental/carer
responsibilities, and careers outside of academe.
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Early Career Research Fellowships
Senior Research Fellowships
Applications for the Senior Research Fellowships are called from suitably qualified
applicants in all areas of research activity, with preference given to applicants who are able
to make significant contributions to the following targeted areas of research activity:
• Sustainability / Sustainable Development
• Cultural enterprises
• Chronic disease prevention and management
• Population health
• Mental health
• Ageing
• Indigenous health
• Geology
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and computer engineering allied to high performance computing
• Radioastronomy
• Theoretical physics
• Climate modelling
• Nanochemistry / water chemistry / organic geochemistry
• Digital ecosystems
• Economic development.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF FELLOWSHIP
APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 2008.
1. CURTIN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP SCHEME
1.1 General Considerations
The objective of the Curtin Research Fellowship Scheme is to attract external and internal
applicants to:
• substantially enhance Curtin’s research performance;
• increase Curtin’s pool of higher degree by research supervisors; and
• attract highly talented staff with excellent potential for providing future academic
leadership at Curtin.
Each Fellow will receive competitive remuneration and a contribution towards the cost of
the Fellow’s research project. Fellows will be expected to:
• progressively gain national competitive grant funding to support their own research;
• undertake supervision of postgraduate research students associated with their
research project;
• give high priority to the publication of results in journals and other scholarly media of
international standing appropriate to the research discipline.
A Fellow will be appointed as a staff member within the Enrolling Area or University
Research Institute/Centre sponsoring the Fellowship application.
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With the support of the Enrolling Area or University Research Institute a Research
Fellowship may be awarded for five years on the basis of an 80% research and 20%
teaching appointment (with 20% of the total cost of employment provided by the Enrolling
Area).
1.2 Appointment Details and Benefits
Fellows will be required to commence appointment between 1 January and 30 June
2009.
ECR Fellows will be remunerated at the ALB salary scale with the appointment for the
first year being made at the first point of the scale. Senior Research Fellows will be
remunerated at the ALC salary scale with the appointment for the first year being made at
the first point of the scale. Annual increments on the point scale shall be awarded subject
to satisfactory performance. Current salary scales are provided at Appendix A.
The annual performance review will be co-ordinated by the Office of Research and
Development. A full performance review will be conducted at Year 2 and Year 4.
Research support of up to $15,000 will be provided in the first year and support of up to
$10,000, $3,000 and $2,000 respectively will be provided in years two, three and four. It
is expected that the Fellow’s research record will move progressively towards self-funding
during the four year appointment period through success in externally-funded grant
applications.
Successful Fellows have the choice as to whether they are employed by way of an
Individual Transitional Employment agreement or an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement-
Academic Staff Agreement. Fellows are encouraged to participate fully into the activities
and academic life of the University.
1.3 Promotion and Continuing Appointment
Curtin Research Fellowships are fixed term appointments.
Fellows wishing to apply for promotion during the term of the Research Fellowship should
seek the advice of the relevant Head of Enrolling Area or Director of University Research
Institute prior to applying. Any additional salary costs shall be met by the Head of Area
and are not funded through the Fellowship scheme.
Fellows who are promoted during the tenure of their Fellowship will not automatically
be granted a continuing appointment but will retain their end-dated appointment until
the conclusion of their Fellowship.
Should the Head of an Enrolling Area decide to offer a further appointment to the
Research Fellow, the Fellowship funding will continue until the end of the Fellowship
award, conditional upon continuing satisfactory performance.
If a continuing appointment is awarded to a Fellow while the Fellow is still in receipt of
Fellowship funding, the Fellowship and the Fellowship funding will cease and the costs
associated with ongoing employment arrangements will be the responsibility of the
Enrolling Area.
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1.4 Eligibility
Applicants must have been awarded a research doctoral degree (equivalent to an
Australian PhD degree), and preference will be given to applicants who gained their
research doctoral degree, or have had at least two years of their postdoctoral research
experience, at an institution other than Curtin. Applicants who are not Australian citizens
are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to contact the relevant Head of Enrolling Area or Director of
University Research Institute/Centre in which they propose to undertake the research,
prior to submitting the application, to discuss the proposed research program and obtain
advice on the research priorities for the Enrolling Area. Heads of Enrolling Areas reserve
the right to support only those applications that would strengthen strategic research
capability in their Enrolling Area. Applications without the signature of the
appropriate Head of Enrolling Area to confirm support will not be considered.
Applicants for ECR Fellowships must nominate a mentor associated with the Enrolling
Area. This should be done in discussion with the Head of Enrolling Area.
1.5 Relocation Expenses
Travel and Removal Expenses
Where a Fellowship is awarded to an overseas or interstate applicant, the host Enrolling
Area or University Research Institute may agree to reimburse the cost of a direct
economy airfare for the Fellow and their dependant(s) and may reimburse reasonable
removal expenses. Such reimbursement would be subject to prior approval being sought
and obtained in writing by the Head of Area before the expenses are incurred.
Reimbursement of Travel and Removal Expenses
If travel and removal expenses have been approved, and these are a valid claim, Fellows
are required to provide receipts for all payments with full particulars of mode and time of
travel to the host Enrolling Area or University Research Institute within six weeks of
commencement of the Fellowship.
Refund of Travel and Removal Expenses
If a Fellow relinquishes their Fellowship within two years of the commencement date, they
will be required to refund, on a pro-rata basis, the travel and removal expenses provided
by the University.
1.6 Application Procedure
A complete application must consist of the following:
• application form.
• detailed research program proposal (maximum 10 pages in a 12 point font).
• statement addressing the Selection Criteria (maximum 3 pages in a 12 point font).
• curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages in a 12 point font).
• full list of publications and other research outputs.
• full list of research grants awarded.
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• contact details for three (3) nominated referees.
• approval from the relevant Head of Enrolling Area or University Research Institute.
One (1) original application must be received by Friday 31 October 2008 in hardcopy.
Late, incomplete or faxed/emailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants will be
advised of the outcome in mid December 2008. It is the sole responsibility of the
applicant to ensure that reports from referees are submitted directly to the Office of
Research and Development by the deadline. Referee reports may be submitted
electronically if it contains a digital signature, otherwise a hardcopy is required. All
documents should be posted to either of the following addresses:
POSTAL ADDRESS COURIER ADDRESS
Fellowships Officer Fellowships Officer
Office of Research and Development Office of Research and Development
Curtin University of Technology Level 2, Building 100
GPO Box U1987 Curtin University of Technology
Perth WA 6845 Hayman Road
AUSTRALIA Bentley WA 6102
AUSTRALIA
1.7 Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated research excellence as measured by competitive achievement (ECR)
OR demonstrated research as measured by internationally competitive achievement
(Senior Research Fellows).
2. Demonstrated research capability compatible with the targeted areas of research
activity in Section 1.1 OR demonstrated research capability in the research programs
of the University as defined in the University’s Research Management Plan 2006-
2008. Preference will be given to targeted areas of research activity.
3. Demonstrated potential to enhance Curtin’s research performance through success in
attracting research income (particularly national competitive research grant funding)
and generating high quality publications.
4. Ability to make a substantial contribution to postgraduate research student
supervision.
5. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a research team and potential leadership
skills.
7. Demonstrated commitment to Occupational Safety and Health and Equal Employment
Opportunity principles and practice.
8. Demonstrated presentation skills, with emphasis on the ability to present and
communicate research outcomes.
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1.8 Selection Process
The Office of Research and Development will review all applications to ensure eligibility
and compliance with the application process. Compliant applications will be submitted to
the Dean of Research of the relevant Faculty together with a summary of applications.
Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will also be forwarded with an
explanation of their ineligibility.
Faculty sub-panels will undertake the second stage of the selection process. Sub-panels
will consider applications and referees’ reports and provide a ranking of short listed
applications to the Fellowships Selection Committee. The Fellowships Selection
Committee will determine a final short list of applicants in relevant areas for interview.
All short listed applicants will be requested to attend an interview (either in person or via
tele/videoconference) which may be Chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research
and Development (or nominee), at the discretion of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research
and Development. The composition of the interview panel will be in accordance with
University policy. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Development, following
consultation with the Fellowships Selection Committee, will make final recommendations
for appointment.
1.9 Progress and Final Reports
Annual progress reports for the purpose of performance review must be submitted to the
Director Research and Development by 31 December each year with the first report due
by 31 December 2009. Following consultation with the Head of Enrolling Area and/or
Director, University Research Institute, recommendations will be made to the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor, Research and Development concerning the progress of the Fellow and
the extent to which the conditions of the Fellowship are being met.
These reports will form part of the Fellow’s professional portfolio to be used in the Year 2
Review and Year 4 final report.
Should a Fellow be promoted during the term of their initial appointment, they must still
participate in the Fellowship review process for consideration for progression to
subsequent years.
In the final year of the Fellowship the Fellow must provide a final report and submit the
report to the Office of Research and Development within three months.
3.7 Ethical Research
All research at Curtin is conducted in accordance with the relevant research codes of
practice. Please refer to http://research.curtin.edu.au/graduate/policies.cfm#conduct.
If required, ethics approval must be obtained for any relevant research programs. Please
refer to http://research.curtin.edu.au/ethics/index.cfm for ethics approval procedures.
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APPENDIX A
Academic Salary Scales (subject to change)
1% Effective 1 April 2008
Classification Point Per Annum $ Fortnightly $
Associate Lecturer
ALA 01 49104 1882.58
ALA 02 51907 1990.05
ALA 03 54714 2097.66
ALA 04 57519 2205.20
ALA 05 59800 2292.65
ALA 06*** 62080 2380.07
ALA 07 64360 2467.48
ALA 08 66638 2554.81
Lecturer
ALB 01 70145 2689.27
ALB 02 72780 2790.29
ALB 03 75404 2890.89
ALB 04 78040 2991.95
ALB 05 80667 3092.67
ALB 06 83299 3193.58
Senior Lecturer
ALC 01 85927 3294.33
ALC 02 88560 3395.28
ALC 03 91189 3496.07
ALC 04 93819 3596.90
ALC 05 96448 3697.69
ALC 06 99082 3798.68
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Senior Research Fellowships
Associate Professor
ALD 01 103465 3966.71
ALD 02 106972 4101.17
ALD 03 110478 4235.58
ALD 04 113984 4370.00
Professor
ALE 01 133277 5109.67
*** Minimum salary level for PhD appointments Subject Coordinator Point
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