Research Account Codes

Research income, Definition of Research and Classification as Research

The Research Office is responsible for determining whether research projects and research funding meet the definitions set out by DEEWR, and it initiates the establishment of the appropriate account code. This happens automatically for most research grants (such as those listed in the Australian Competitive Grants Register) and for all other applications for research funding (including contracts) that are sent to the Research Office for despatch to the funding body.

If a researcher is notified directly by the funding body of the success of an application, that notice together with a copy of the application should be sent to the Research Office immediately. This will ensure that the application data is entered on the Research Office’s database, that the project is accurately classified, and the appropriate account opened. See How to get an Account Code.

The Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS) performs a similar function in relation to externally-funded postgraduate scholarships.