Research Contracts - Classification as Research

A Research Contract must be sent to the Research Office for classification as research (or otherwise).  This is a crucial step that enables the Research Contract revenue to leverage block funding.  It is advisable that this classification is done early rather than late in the process. 

Classification may be initiated by the researcher or the relevant BDM via the Research Office Coversheet/Checklist for Contracts.

Classification as Research involves assessing the scope of work to be done against the definition of “research” and the inclusions/exclusions set out in the DEST Higher Education Research Data Collection guidelines.