Research | Curtin University, Perth, Australia

Research Office Executive (Office of the DVCR)

Leading Curtin’s research strategy with integrity and innovation, we help grow research capability, manage strategic investment, ensure robust governance and enhance researcher and stakeholder engagement with the Research Office.

We can help with:

Funding of strategic research initiatives
Development and dissemination of Curtin’s research strategy
Representing Curtin at national and international forums
Operational support for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research
Coordination of institutional responses to state and federal government.

Contact:

Jo Clements, Executive Assistant
EA-DVCR@curtin.edu.au

Graduate Research School

The Graduate Research School supports HDR students and supervisors to excel in research, by providing expert advice and support during the entire research student journey, from admission to examination, with meaningful training and development opportunities.

We can help with:

Management of research training policies
Scholarships
Admissions and student progression
Communication of funding opportunities
Maintenance of the register of supervisors
Training and events that enhance the research student experience.

Contact:

Graduate Research School, Building 101, level 1
08 9266 3337
ROC.GRS@curtin.edu.au

Grant Success

The Grant Success Team supports researchers to secure nationally competitive grant funding through strategic advice on grant opportunities and tailored guidance in developing compelling proposals.

We can help with:

Delivery of workshops to enhance grantsmanship among researchers
“Pitch” workshops for development of research ideas
Mentorships and coaching for early and mid-career researchers
Monitoring and communication of funding opportunities
Personalised guidance on grant proposal writing and submission.

Contact:

grant-review@curtin.edu.au

Research Engagement and Impact

The Engagement and Impact (EI) team’s mission is to promote and showcase impactful research at Curtin University. We aim to foster a supportive ecosystem that encourages a culture of collaboration and innovation highlighting Curtin’s research achievements beyond academia.

We can help with:

Promoting the impact of your research
Event coordination and promotion, i.e. Research Rumble
Support for research award nominations
Space activation to showcase research
Fostering research culture
Building engagement and impact knowledge through seminars and workshops
Central data capture with the hiive impact tracker
EI toolkit.

Contact us

08 9266 5874
ROC-EI@curtin.edu.au

Business Systems and Transformation

Our mission is to leverage appropriate systems, data and methods to support research administration and researchers across Curtin University.

We can help with:

Maintenance of systems and tools tailored to the needs of researchers
Integration of new technologies into the research management workflow
Technical support for users
Establishment of data protocols and quality assurance measures
System performance and user feedback monitoring.

Contact us:

researchsystems@curtin.edu.au
researchanalytics@curtin.edu.au

Contracts and Commercial

Our mission is to contribute to the Research success at Curtin University and ensure optimised favourable terms and mitigation of risk through the review, drafting and execution of research agreements and contracts.

We can help with:

Reviewing and drafting research related agreements
Negotiation of contract terms with internal and external stakeholders
Review of executed agreements to ensure compliance and accuracy
Contract storage and management
Provision of executed agreements to internal and external stakeholders.

Contact us:

Silvana Airola, Team Lead
roccontracts@curtin.edu.au

Ethics and Research Integrity

Our mission is to promote and enable ethically responsible research. We collaborate and engage with the research community, support and facilitate their efforts, and empower researchers working with human participants and animals. Our dedicated team is committed to fostering an environment of excellence and integrity in all research endeavours.

We can help with:

Supporting students and researchers through the ethics process
Collaboration with the ethics community
Promotion of ethical awareness
Facilitation and support for the Research Integrity Adviser Network
Assessment of research proposals for compliance with ethical standards
Assessment of research integrity complaints.

Contact:

roc-ethics@curtin.edu.au
rocintegrity@curtin.edu.au

Life Sciences Research Facility

We enable and facilitate translation of cutting-edge laboratory research projects into advanced human therapies by fostering a culture of ethical and compliant research. We maintain compliant and functional facilities, delivering comprehensive training in research procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry.

We can help with:

Provision of regulated, compliant and safe lab infrastructure for animal research
Formulation and review of operating procedures for best practice
Support and advice for researchers formulating animal ethics applications
Liaison with the Animal Ethics Committee and Institutional Biosafety Committee
Provision of veterinary care services to all animals in the Life Sciences facility.

Contact:

l_reserachfacility@curtin.edu.au

Project Initiation

We support researchers to secure grant funding by providing high quality research project services and expert advice on budgeting, compliance and eligibility, while ensuring seamless collaboration with stakeholders until project award.

We can help with:

Support with project planning and implementation
Creation and maintenance of project records
Assistance with application submissions
Budgeting assistance
Compliance guidance

Contact:

ROCprojectinitiation@curtin.edu.au

Project Fulfilment

Our team is dedicated to delivering professional, responsive, and excellent service, offering innovative solutions with a flexible and proactive approach to ensure efficient and accurate post-award support.

We can help with:

Capturing accurate milestones in the research management system
Collaboration with partners to ensure income is properly receipted
Financial reporting in collaboration with finance teams
Management and preparation of annual HERDC income reporting
Administration of progress reports
Project closeout, including final reports and review of cost centres
Contract management

Contact:

Madeline Roe, Team Leader
rocprojectfulfilment@curtin.edu.au

Research Relationships

Our mission is to foster a dynamic and collaborative research environment through proactive engagement and strategic relationship building.

We can help with:

Connecting the Research Office with Curtin’s research community
Strategic relationship building and proactive engagement
Research Office communications to stakeholders
Introduction to, and navigation through, the Research Office at Curtin
Issues management and point of escalation

Contact:

08 9266 4440
rocrelationships@curtin.edu.au

Research Partnerships

We foster meaningful relationships to enable impactful research and innovation that deliver high-quality, value-driven outcomes for industry, the community and Curtin.

We can help with:

Building and maintaining relationships with industry partners
Support for early and mid career researchers with industry engagement
Research capacity building at global campuses
Workshops and seminars to build skills in collaboration and project management
Assistance in the development of major bids to secure funding from government and industry
Negotiation of contract terms
Analysis of market trends and funding opportunities

Contact us:

Rochelle Fleming, Director
DirectorResearchPartnerships@curtin.edu.au

Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship

Our team is dedicated to becoming a global leader in nurturing and guiding new and emerging innovators to bring new products to market.

We can help with:

Translation of research knowledge into commercial impact
Celebrating Curtin’s research culture through the Curtinnovation Awards
Provision of upskilling and validation through Curtin Ignition, Accelerate and other programs
Complementing the student experience with Startup Weekends and Global Pitching Competition
Management of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of WA
Delivery of WA’s longest running tech festival, West Tech Fest
Contribution to policy and program development
Funding for early-stage innovation through Kickstart and Curtin Angel Syndicate

Contact:

Rohan McDougall, Executive Director, Commercialisation
r.mcdougall@curtin.edu.au

Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer

Through the Federal Government’s Trailblazer program, we help commercialise university innovations, accelerate industry technology readiness, and open up access to university infrastructure and human resources.

We can help with:

Building strategic partnerships between researchers and industry to advance technology readiness
Streamlining contracting processes with partners
Support for industry internships
Provision of startup capability building opportunities such as the National Energy Transition Accelerator
Providing access to University skills, infrastructure and funding via the Curtin Venture Studio.

Contact:

Rohan McDougall, Director, Trailblazer
r.mcdougall@curtin.edu.au

National Resilience and Security Program Office

NRAS strengthens national resilience and security through a holistic approach, serving as a central hub for collaboration among academia, industry, government, and the community, within the defence, national security and space sectors.

We can help with:

Facilitation of research that leads to new technologies, strategies and policy
A think tank, providing in-depth analysis, while informing strategies and policy
Community engagement to raise awareness of national security issues and the role of the University
Partnership with government, industry and academia on research and innovation for the defence sector
Promotion of the development of advanced sovereign capabilities and their commercialisation

Contact:

Gary Hale, Director NRAS and Chief Security Officer
gary.hale@curtin.edu.au

Foreign Risk Management

We aim to build a safe, collaborative environment with international partners and safeguard sensitive research through the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of foreign risk. We enhance the risk-aware culture across Curtin through targeted education and ensure that there are robust, integrated and transparent systems in place to support the security of the University and its community.

We can help with:

Legislative compliance and monitoring of government advice on geopolitics
Evaluation of the diverse foreign risks in Curtin’s research activity
Recommendations to mitigate safety and security risks
Foreign risk advice and educational material for Curtin researchers
Documentation and formalisation of Curtin’s foreign risk framework.

Contact:

Paul Riley, Director, Foreign Risk
paul.riley@curtin.edu.au

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