MQ Research Centres
| Status | OPEN |
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| Aim | The Macquarie University Research Centres (MQRC) Scheme is the means by which major, coordinated, cohesive and high-performing research collectives are branded, promoted and supported as Macquarie University Research Centres (Strength at Scale) or Macquarie University Research Centres (Consilience). The scheme exists to deliver on the Focused Investment in Research objective of the University Operating Plan and the four key research objectives of Research Strategy 2025: World-leading research; World-changing impact by:
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| Funding | MQRCs established in this application round will be for a period of five years, subject to satisfactory annual performance and a major review at three years. MQRCs (Strength at Scale) established in this application round will receive annual funding of up to $50,000 per year and priority in-kind support, subject to satisfactory annual progress review. MQRCs (Consilience) established in this round will receive annual funding of up to $100,000 per year and priority in-kind support plus support to build consilience, subject to satisfactory annual progress review. |
| Applications | A two-stage application process will commence on 4th July 2022. Stage 1: Expressions of Interest and Pitch to Panel Themed Workshops in July and August will be open to all researchers to discuss potential synergies and opportunities for MQRC collectives and bids ahead of written EoIs. In parallel, current MQRCs will hold Open Door Workshops for members as well as colleagues from across the University to join bid discussions. Themed Workshops Register here Registrations are essential, and close at 12pm mid-day on the Monday prior to each session.
Thur 14 July 1pm – 4pm (Register by 12pm Monday 11 July)
Wed 20 July 1pm – 4pm (Register by 12pm Monday 18 July)
Wed 27 July 9am – 12pm (Register by 12pm Monday 25 July)
Thur 4 August 9am – 12pm (Register by 12pm Monday 1 August) Following Themed Workshops, Expressions of Interest will be accepted up until 9am Monday 29 August 2022. Selected collectives will be invited to a Pitch to Panel on either Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd September 2022. Stage 2: Full application and interviews Based on EoIs and pitches, select Centres will be invited to submit a full application. Applications in Stage 2 will open on Friday 7th October and close on Friday 11th November. Details about this stage will made available in October 2022. |
| Faculty Processes | The Faculties have their own approval and review processes for grants under this scheme. They may also have deadlines for submission of draft applications that are earlier than the Research Office deadlines. Please ensure that you contact your Faculty, as early as possible, for information on process and deadlines. Faculty contacts: Faculty of Arts Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering Macquarie Business School |
| Key Dates | Monday 4 July 2022 - Expressions of Interest Open July - August 2022- Themed Exploratory Workshops led by PVC (RP&D) and DDRIs Register here. Open Door Workshops led by existing MQRCs Monday 29 August 2022, 9 am - Expressions of Interest Close Friday 7 October 2022 - Invitation to submit full application Friday 11 November 2022, 5pm - Full applications close Late November - Interviews December- Outcomes announced |
| Resources | MQRC 2023 EOI Principles and Instructions MQRC 2023 Centre Members Template Funding Rules (available October 2022) Full application form available October 2022 |
| Contacts | Jasmine Bouhali |