Collaborative Research Scheme
Guidelines for Funding in 2015
Related
documents:
SPF 02 FUNDING PROTOCOL – FASS Staff Research Support 2014
https://myfass.arts.unsw.edu.au/staffsupport/documents/spf_02_funding_protocol_
2014.pdf
Responsible Research Practice
http://research.unsw.edu.au/responsible-research-practice
Research Integrity & Ethics
http://research.unsw.edu.au/units/research-integrity
Definition of ‘Research Active’ Staff at UNSW
http://myfass.arts.unsw.edu.au/protocols/#research
OBJECTIVES
The objective of this program is:
To support collaborative projects and partnership between scholars within and outside UNSW which will
lead to future applications for external funding (such as through ARC schemes, Category 2 grants etc.).
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Applications may be submitted by individuals or groups, and must provide details of scholars and/or
external organisations involved in the partnership, including the nature of the collaboration
(new/ongoing), and how the proposed project will be leveraged into a future application for external
funding from a partnership funding scheme, and if any HERDC A1, B1, or C1 publications can be
expected prior to or in addition to the funding application.
Applicants are encouraged to think about the different ways they can use funds to foster collaborations
that would not otherwise be possible. Applicants are also encouraged to make a case for why bringing
scholars and partners together in one location is necessary rather than using technology. Applications
for funding for research retreats for up to seven days for the purposes above will also be considered.
As a Faculty level scheme, these funds are allocated to research initiatives that are not funded by
schools. With this in mind, funding within the following categories is not encouraged (but may be
considered in exceptional circumstances and where there is a strong budget justification):
• Workshop subventions
• Conference costs
• Keynote lectures
• Research assistance
CRITERIA
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
 Strength of the proposed research project (30%)
 Feasibility of collaboration and likelihood of competitive grant application resulting from
collaboration (30%)


Alignment with Arts and Social Sciences Research Strengths (20%)
Value for money (20%)
LEVEL OF FUNDING
Applications will be considered up to the value of $15,000. The Faculty has a modest amount of funds to
distribute for these schemes, so value for money will be highly regarded. It is likely the Faculty will only
be able to fund 2 to 3 applications in any year.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should use the application form provided and adhere to page limits stated therein.
Applications must be submitted by close of business Friday, 1st December 2014.
Applications should be submitted to Faculty Research Office via fassresearch@unsw.edu.au.
Collaborative Research Scheme
SPF02 Funding Initiatives – 2015Application Form
FOR GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS REFER TO:
SPF 02 FUNDING PROTOCOL – FASS STAFF RESEARCH SUPPORT 2014
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH SCHEME – GUIDELINES FOR FUNDING 2015
1. UNSW Researcher/s Detail
Researcher
School/Centre
Research Active/ECR
Applicants must be research active,
OR early career researchers, OR less
than two years at UNSW
Add lines as required
RA
ECR
<2yrs
RA
ECR
<2yrs
2. Partners
Researcher/
Partner Organisation
Add lines as required
3. Budget Details
University /
Sector
Research Field
Budget Item
Amount Requested AUD
Add lines as required
Total Costs Requested
4. Budget Justification
For each budget item sought, include a short explanation of amount and need (max 1/2 page)
5. Collaboration Details
Applications seeking funds collaboration with external scholars and/or partners, should indicate how
the funds/proposed project will be leveraged into future application for external funding.
1 Page Maximum