ECU Strategic Research Funding is currently under review
There are many sources of research funding available to you, both in Australia and overseas.
Details below will assist you where to look for funding, the various types available and provide detailed information on how to apply for funding and the resources available.
ECU provides a variety of resources to assist researchers in identifying potential funding opportunities. Funding opportunities in Research Weekly are sourced predominately from *Research Professional. As an ECU staff member or student, you are welcome to access the content on *Research Professional.
All applications for funding (research grants, contract research and tenders) must be reviewed by Research Services who will then submit your application to the funder on your behalf.
External research funding is divided into research income categories as defined by the Higher Education Research Data Collection.
There is strong evidence across all Australian universities that applications have a greater chance of being successful following extensive peer-review prior to submission. This review, coupled with a process which includes screening of proposed applications, and a position of not supporting the submission of sub-standard applications to funding bodies, will be conducted, coordinated through Research Services..
Formal review processes have been introduced for: