ContraCt researCh & Consul ting serViCes
Guide to:
Contract research & Consulting services
A powerful opportunity for future development rests in Macquarie University’s ability to attract growth in government and non-government revenue. Macquarie University encourages members of staff with suitable experience and skills to undertake consultancies and become involved in externally focused activities or relevant external work provided it does not conflict with the interests of the University. Consultancy is a means of creating interaction and enhancing links between the University and external organisations to foster a reciprocal flow of knowledge and information. Contract Research & Consulting applies when an Academic or a University staff member provides professional skills or expertise in exchange for remuneration. All Contract Research & Consulting activities by Macquarie University staff members must have the written consent of the University. In general, the consultancy contract must not involve a commitment exceeding one day per week on average unless the staff member is on approved leave.
Access MQ hAs expertise in the AreAs of:
Why Access MQ?
The Contract Research & Consulting Unit within the Research & Commercial Services Division of Access MQ provides commercial and business support services to Macquarie University staff and to external consultants to enable effective planning, implementation and review of commercial activities. It also provides specialist services to the University divisions and staff to facilitate the growth of income generating activity on a profitable basis, meeting the University’s obligations.
Business development Access MQ vigorously conducts business development activities to raise client awareness of the University’s expertise. It assists in gaining Institutional Grants Scheme (IGS) funding (research quantum) for the Faculties. preparation and suBmission of Bid proposals Access MQ assists consultants with tender proposals, particularly in the areas of budget preparation and contract negotiations. project administration and manaGement Access MQ’s strength lies in the areas of administrative, financial, contract and project management. It provides a central contact point for clients and offers support when appropriate.
Benefits to Academics, University Staff and to Macquarie University
There are distinct advantages to Academics, University Staff and to the University in having Contract Research & Consulting activities conducted through Access Macquarie Limited (Access MQ).
Contract Research & Consulting Process
opportunitY Client approaches Academic / AMQ Tenders Networking Pre-determined projects planninG Project Scope Resource Allocation Contingency Plan / Risk Mitigation Cost & Fee Estimation Invoice Structure contract neGotiation & siGninG Legal Documentation (Acceptable / Not Acceptable) implemen– tation & control Completion of Deliverables / Milestones Change Requests / Problems close out Identify Any Remaining Deliverables Final Milestone / Report / Invoice Update / Review Project Staff Contracts / Payments Client Close Out Meeting / Feedback Identify Opportunity for Further Work Lessons Learned
Compensation, Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance (see conditions on our website).
• Making the specialised knowledge and talents of Access MQ consultants and that of the University available to the community • Widening the options available to the University Academics for additional sources of funding for teaching, research and scholarships • Consultancy activities managed within Access MQ are covered by Workers
• All Contract Research & Consulting activities are supported by Access MQ administration, including obligations under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) legislation • Access MQ offers financial benefits to the respective Divisions of the University • The capacity of consultants to use the University’s name, branding and reputation in support of their consultancy • The capacity of consultants to use their academic title
Contact us
For more information about Contract Research & Consulting Services, visit our website or contact our team. contract research & consultinG – access mQ Access Macquarie Limited Level 1, Dow Corning Building 3 Innovation Road Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia p +61-2-9805 3125 f +61-2-9805 3101 e amq.rcs@mq.edu.au W www.accessmq.com.au/contractresearch
access mQ – helpinG You do Business With macQuarie universitY For more information about Access MQ, please see our website www.accessmq.com.au