Research updates
MGSE Research Review Consultation with Staff
MGSE is committed to building a better research support services program to help all MGSE researchers thrive.
As part of our staff consultation we recently conducted a research services survey covering grants, contracts, publications, ethics and graduate research support and had 83 people respond.
The survey included both quantitative measurements of specific services provided by centre administrators, MERI, UOMC and university services as well as an opportunity for staff to provide commentary on each service dimension.
The results confirmed a number of known challenges in service delivery that academics are experiencing in a rapidly changing service delivery landscape across the University. The next phase of the staff consultation will be a series of focus groups to improve end-to-end delivery of:
- Grants, contracts and budget services
- Graduate research services
- Publications services
- Ethics support services (on-hold until the Ethics@Melbourne reforms are announced)
If you would like more information on the research services survey or to participate in the focus groups, please register your interest here (if you haven’t already) or contact Sam Shokravi at shokravi@unimelb.edu.au
Post-doctoral fellow recruitment
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) for The Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) is inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow to join the team. Download this flyer for further details.
Research Committee seat: Seeking MGSE Alumnus
The new MGSE governance structure has been devised to ensure a broad representation of our stakeholders at all levels. There is an opportunity for an engaged MGSE graduate research alumnus to sit on the Research Committee.
The Research Committee provides advice to the MGSE Executive on research and graduate research strategy, policy and support programs and meets approximately eight times per year. If you are an MGSE graduate alumnus and interested in contributing to the strategy and governance of research at the school by sitting as a committee member, please contact the Associate Dean for Research, Jan van Driel, at j.vandriel@unimelb.edu.au or call ext. 46736.
Looking for support with grant applications at MGSE?
MERI offers a comprehensive set of grant support services for academics at MGSE. This includes a series of targeted events to support grant applicants and direct support at submission time.
Grants Support Program
ARC Discovery and DECRA Studios: a series of studios to bring together ARC applicants on series of relevant topics connecting you with peers and mentors
- Studio 1 – Introduction to ARC Grant Writing – Where to Start?
- Studio 2 – DP20/DE20 Budget and project plan
- Studio 3 – Intro to DP20/DE20 and your ‘Pitch’ – Why now? Why you? Why this project?
- Studio 4 – DP20/DE20 Research record relative to opportunity (ROPE)
- Studio 5 – DP20/DE20 Communication of Results, Data Management and Research Environment
- Studio 6 – DP20/DE20 Essence: summaries and keywords
MGSE Grant Writing Retreat: a retreat scheduled 23-24 November 2018 offsite in the 1888 Building which will bring together grant support services, academic mentors, a professional grant editor and a quiet space for academics to write, review and access support for grant applications for all categories
In addition to this program we are also offering an ECR / MECAF support program: including strategic writing studio, industry engagement training and integration where appropriate with the ARC DECRA support studios
MERI Grant Submission Support
During grant submission, MERI offers a wide variety of research support in developing grants including but not limited to:
- Assistance with budgets, formatting and related preparation, eligibility checks, reviewing draft applications
- Liaising with RIC for ARC Grant funding rule clarification and eligibility
- Organising peer review if necessary
- Arranging requested grant reviews from a professional external reviewer
- Arranging signatures and authorisations by MGSE (i.e. FT or DECRA Strategic Statements and Authority to Submit form MGSE signatures)
For more information on accessing these services please contact mgse-grants@unimelb.edu.au or Matt Smith on ext. 57997.
ORCID support for MGSE academic staff and graduate research students
If you are a MGSE staff member or graduate research student with a publishing track record and need help with building your ORCID profile, help is at hand. You can visit Fransie Naude on level 3, 100 Leicester Street, Wednesdays 12.30pm-2.30pm.
Contact Fransie
Date: Drop in on Wednesdays
Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Venue: Level 3, 100 Leicester Street
Have you got an ORCID?
If not, please contact Andria Karageorgopoulos at MERI to access one-on-one support to register and build your ORCID profile, and assistance including your ORCID in your email signature.
MGSE Research Assistants Available
Many MGSE staff have indicated their desire and availability to work as Research Assistants on larger projects, to build capability within MGSE, we ask that you consider internal hires as priority where possible. Please contact MERI for further details.
MGSE Submission Policy
Please note that MGSE submission policy requires all proposals (internal and external) to be endorsed by the Dean, as Head of Department.
MERI close dates are set in advance of the close dates of the funding body (for submissions direct to sponsor) or the research innovation and commercialisation closing date (usually about a week).
If you are in a situation where you think you will be unable to make the MERI close date, please contact MERI and let us know that you are intending to apply, noting that the level of service MERI can provide in relation to feedback and assistance with proposals will be determined by the amount of lead time available.
MERI close dates are available on all funding opportunities found in the funding opportunities section below.
MGSE Grants Notice of Intent (NOI) Policy
If you are interested in making an application to any opportunity, please notify MERI at your earliest convenience. This applies to both lead (submitted through UoM) and non-lead proposals (those submitted through other institutions). This feeds in to the MGSE Submission Policy, and additionally allows MERI to provide the appropriate support for your application.
Key opportunities
2018 ARC Linkage Projects – Intake 3
This scheme supports collaborative research and development projects, between higher education researchers and other parts of the nation innovation system, that are undertaken to acquire new knowledge and involve risk or innovation.
Key dates:
Applications due to RIC for review: Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Final applications due to MERI: Tuesday 4 December 2018
Final applications due to RIC: Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Final applications submitted to ARC (by RIC): Thursday 13 December 2018
RIC contact: ric-arclinkage@unimelb.edu.au
More information here
OPENING SOON: 2020 ARC Discovery Projects
Opening date delays
Key dates:
Applications open on RMS: 13 November 2018*
*NOTE: The ARC is anticipating a delay to the opening dates for Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2020
When the new opening dates for these schemes are known, the ARC website and GrantConnect will be updated.
Application drafts due to MERI: 22 January 2019
Applications due to RIC for review: 29 January – 31 January 2019
Final Applications due to MERI: 14 February 2019
Final applications due to RIC: 21 February 2019
A detailed timeline and submission information is available on the RIC Discovery Projects website.
More information and supporting documents here
Contact: ric-arcdiscovery@unimelb.edu.au
OPENING SOON: 2020 ARC Discovery Indigenous
Opening date delays
2020 ARC Discovery Indigenous will be opening soon.
Key dates:
Applications open on RMS: 21 November 2018*
*NOTE: The ARC is anticipating a delay to the opening dates for Discovery Indigenous for funding commencing in 2020.
When the new opening dates for these schemes are known, the ARC website and GrantConnect will be updated.
Application drafts due to MERI: 5 March 2019
Applications due to RIC for review: 12 March 2019
Final applications due to MERI: 14 March 2019
Final applications due to RIC: 21 March 2019
A detailed timeline and submission information is available on the RIC Discovery Indigenous website.
More information and supporting documents here
Contact: ric-arcdiscovery@unimelb.edu.au
Now Open: 2019 ARC Future Fellowships
Applications are now open for ARC Future Fellowships for funding commencing in 2019.
Applications open on RMS: 15 October 2018
Application drafts due to MERI: 19 November 2018Applications due to RIC for review: 26 November 2018
Final applications due to MERI: 10 December 2018
Final applications due to RIC: 17 December 2018
A detailed timeline and submission information is available on the RIC Future Fellowships website.
Instructions to Applicants and FAQs: Now available at Grant Connect or RIC Future Fellowships website.
More information here
Contact: Veronica Loew / ric-arcdiscovery@unimelb.edu.au/ 8344 8236
2020 ARC DECRA Application Seminar
RIC will be holding a seminar providing an overview of the application process for the 2020 ARC DECRA scheme.
When: Wednesday 28 November 2018, 12–1pm
Where: PAR – FBE – G06 (Prest Theatre), Faculty of Business & Economics, 111 Barry Street, The University of Melbourne
Enquiries: ric-arcdecra@unimelb.edu.au
Register here
2020 ARC Discovery Projects Writing Tips and Application Seminar
RIC will be holding a Discovery Project Writing Tips and Application Seminar for the upcoming round. A successful DP grant holder and member of the ARC College of Experts will provide tips and advice for applying for an ARC Discovery Project Grant.
When: Thursday, 6 December 2018, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Where: PAR – FBE – G06 (Prest Theatre) ), Faculty of Business & Economics, 111 Barry Street, The University of Melbourne
Enquiries: ric-arcdiscovery@unimelb.edu.au
Register here
ARC Special Research Initiatives: Per- and Poly-Fluroalkyl Substances (PVAS) Remediation
This Special Research Initiative aims to facilitate the development of innovative technologies to investigate and remediate PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) contaminated media including soil and other solid contaminated debris, groundwater, waterways and marine systems. Up to $13 million in total funding is available to support a range of research projects.
Draft applications to RIC: 5:00pm, Wednesday 23 January 2019
Request Not to Assess to RIC: 5:00pm, Tuesday 29 Jan 2019 (due at ARC 31 January 2019)
Final certified application to RIC: 5:00pm, Thursday 7 February 2019 (due at ARC 14 February 2019)
RIC Contact: Mel Horder 90358379, ric-majorinitiatives@unimelb.edu.au
Now Open: 2020 ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)
Applications are now open for ARC DECRA for funding commencing in 2020.
Key dates:
Applications open on RMS: 15 October 2018
Application drafts due to MERI: 11 February 2019
Applications due to RIC for review: 18 February – 20 February 2019
Final applications due to MERI: 1 March 2019
Final applications due to RIC: 7 March 2019
A detailed timeline and submission information is available on the RIC DECRA website.
Instructions to Applicants and FAQs: Now available at Grant Connect or RIC Future Fellowships website
More information here
Contact: ric-arcdecra@unimelb.edu.au
Update on visiting representatives
Industry Growth Centres Symposium – 16 November 2018
RIC in collaboration with the Faculty of Business and Economics will host visitors from the Australian Government and Industry Growth Centres in a one-day program of activities.
The following Growth Centre representatives will be in attendance: Barry McGookin (FIAL), Francis Norman (NERA), Owen Pierce (AustCyber), Ian Dover (METSIgnited), Sandhya Tewari (MTP Connect), Michael Grogan (Advanced Manufacturing), and David Lawrence (Australian Government Growth Centre, General Manager).
For information regarding the Growth Centres, please visit their website here
Session 1: Friday Morning, 11.00am to 12.00pm
An intimate dialogue with Industry: the Growth Centre perspective on large-scale cross-disciplinary research projects
Venue: Melbourne Business School, Park Room
Further information: FBE researchers should contact Justin Shearer fbe-research@unimelb.edu.au. Researchers outside of FBE, please contact Melissa Glenister for further information: ric-majorinitiatives@unimelb.edu.au
Session 2: Friday Lunch, 12.00pm to 1.30pm
This is an opportunity to speak one-on-one and network directly with the Growth Centre representatives over lunch. Attendance is by invitation and expression of interest.
Venue: Melbourne Business School, Courtyard
Further information: FBE researchers should contact Justin Shearer fbe-research@unimelb.edu.au. Researchers outside of FBE, please contact Melissa Glenister for further information: ric-majorinitiatives@unimelb.edu.au
Session 3: Friday Afternoon, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
The Industry Growth Centre Voice – understanding large-scale grant bids with industry (ITRP, CRC, CRC-P)
Venue: Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Room 106 (Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room), Swanston Street
Register here
Funding Items
MGSE Research Professional Magazine
Curated Opportunities for MGSE Academics
Your funding opportunities can be found through Melbourne Graduate school of Education Research Professional Magazine, this curated fortnightly e-publication is updated simultaneously with the MGSE News release.
SCIP (Social & Cultural Informatics Platform) research data consultations
To arrange a booking to meet with a SCIP socio-informatician to discuss research data management and any informatics questions and needs (including help with arc applications), please contact SCIP to request a time, and provide a brief description of your requirements.
Important Publications Affiliations
It is important to ensure that all of your publications affiliations reference your position at MGSE, as this affects internal funding distribution. Please see example below:
Professor John Smith, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, the University of Melbourne
Mid-career researchers grant
Capstone Editing invites applications for its mid-career researchers grant. This supports mid-career researchers through the preliminary stages of their research project, leading to the development of a research council funding application.
Applicants must be employed at a research institute, university or government science agency in Australia. They must have obtained their PhD within the past five to ten years.
One grant is available, worth up to AUD 5,000 for up to one year. Funds may cover software or equipment, travel, editing and data analysis costs.
MERI close date Monday 10 December ahead of submission date of Sunday 30 December. Please contact MERI if you intend to apply.
Capacity building in the field of youth
Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, EU
This aims to increase the capacity of organisations through the implementation of transnational capacity-building and mobility activities. Each grant is worth up to €150,000 and covers up to 80 per cent of the total costs.
Maximum award: €150,000
MERI close date Friday 16 January 2019 ahead of submission date of 24 January 2019. Please contact MERI if you intend to apply.
Evaluation exchange
This aims to provide existing social impact projects with free access to evaluation experts who will provide guidance and hands on support to improve the evaluation and measurement and build the capacity of the project team. A maximum of five projects may receive grants, worth up to AUD 20,000 each for up to one year.
Maximum award: €20,000
MERI close date Thursday 28 February 2019 ahead of submission date of 07 March 2019. Please contact MERI if you intend to apply.
Visionary grants
American Psychological Association, US
These support research, education and intervention projects and programmes that use psychology to solve social problems. Grants are each worth up to USD 20,000 for one year.
Maximum award: USD 20,000
MERI close date Monday 25 March 2019 ahead of submission date of 01 April 2019. Please contact MERI if you intend to apply.
Call for submission of your 2017 and 2018 publications to MERI for Annual Collection (previously HERDC)
What do I need to send?
- For books – we need the physical book or a copy of the entire front matter up to the first chapter and a copy of your full chapter
- For journal articles – we need a citation or a copy of the full article
- For reports – we need a link or copy of the full report, including proof it was made publicly available
- For conference papers – we need a link to the full proceedings or a copy of your paper and the front pages of proceedings documents up to the first paper
To note on conference papers:
- papers can only be included where the full paper (not abstract only) was published in a conference proceedings
- if you are claiming as peer reviewed, you will need to provide proof - either as a statement in the proceedings or an email from the conference organiser
Send publications via email only to MERI
Publications Launchpad
Minerva Elements
Have you been entering your publications into Minerva Elements? If so, please also send your supporting evidence to Jacinta Ridge, Grants and Publications, jridge@unimelb.edu.au
This way, we can also include your recent publications in ‘Publications Launchpad’.
Below is a summary of publication and Minerva updates:
How To Add Publications To Minerva: Minerva Elements is the system used to add and update publications. A Minerva User Guide is available. It is also important to check against the University Publications Collections Guidelines on evidence needed for each publication category. Please contact MERI for further advice on publications collection.
Training: additional MGSE specific training sessions will be held in the coming months or contact MERI to organise a one-on-one session.
Recent Publications
Hoxley, D., Anderson, M., Cox, P., Stratford, J., & Tran, N. (2018). Innovation 3 - Mathematics and science teaching specialisations within primary pre-service teaching programs. In S. Dinham, R. Tytler, D. Corrigan, & D. Hoxley (Eds.), Reconceptualising Maths and Science Teaching and Learning (1 ed., pp. 76-89). Australia: ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research Press).
Aston, R. (2018). Physical health and well-being in children and youth (170). Paris, France: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. doi:10.1787/102456c7-en
Bowles, T. V. (2018). Motivation to the Past, Present, and Future: Time Orientation and Disorientation before Therapy. AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST, 53(3), 223-235. doi:10.1111/ap.12289
Brunzell, T., Stokes, H., & Waters, L. (2018). Why Do You Work with Struggling Students? Teacher Perceptions of Meaningful Work in Trauma-Impacted Classrooms. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF TEACHER EDUCATION, 43(2), 116-142.
Byers, T., Imms, W., & Hartnell-Young, E. (2018). Comparative analysis of the impact of traditional versus innovative learning environment on student attitudes and learning outcomes. STUDIES IN EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION, 58, 167-177. doi:10.1016/j.stueduc.2018.07.003
Chesters, J., Cook, J., Cuervo, H., & Wyn, J. (2018). Examining the most important issues in Australia: similarities and differences across two generations. Melbourne, Australia: Youth Research Centre, University of Melbourne. Retrieved from https://education.unimelb.edu.au/yrc/research/life-patterns#publications
Harding, S., Griffin, P., English, N., Nibali, N., & Alom, M. (2018). Realising the potential for Australia’s high capacity students: Findings and recommendations. Melbourne, Australia: Assessment Research Centre, University of Melbourne.. Retrieved from https://education.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/2811705/Final-Report-Summary-and-Recommendations.pdf
Quach, J., Spencer-Smith, M., Anderson, P. J., & Roberts, G. (2018). Can working memory training improve children's sleep? SLEEP MEDICINE, 47, 113-116. doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2017.11.1143
Quay, J., Blebby, J., Stolz, S.A., Toscano, M., & Webster, R.S. (Eds.) (2018). Theory and Philosophy in education research: Methodological dialogues. United Kingdom & USA: Routledge - Taylor & Francis doi:10.4324/9781351176118
Quinn, S. & Swain, N. (2018) Efficacy of intensive voice feminisation therapy in a transgender young offender. Journal of Communication Disorders 72: 1-15. doi: 10.106/j.jcomdis.2018.02.001