Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B ARC LINKAGE 2016 – SESSION 3 PARTNER INVESTIGATOR...

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

ARC LINKAGE 2016 – SESSION 3 PARTNER INVESTIGATOR TRACK

RECORDS AND PROJECT RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

DEAKIN RESEARCH – GRANTSRose Firkin - Executive Officer – GrantsDr Tracey McInerney – Senior Grants Officer


OUTLINE

1. Selection Criteria2. Crafting a solid PI track record3. How to address the PROJECT Research

Environment section4. Questions


MAIN FEATURES–SELECTION CRITERIA

•20% - Investigators

•50% - Proposed Project–Significance & Innovation (25%)–Approach & Training (15%)–Project Research Environment (10%)

•30% - Commitment from Partner


2016 ARC LP CHANGES– PARTNER INVESTIGATORS

The proposal may nominate a PI from each Partner Organisation•DU advice is to include Partner Investigators where possible to indicate commitment and to ensure engagement


INVESTIGATOR ROLES

•Chief Investigators and Partner must meet their respective eligibility criteria at the ‘scheme specific commencement date and for the duration of the project’

LP2016 Commencement date = 1 July 2016


INVESTIGATOR ROLES

Partner Investigators (PIs) MUST:•NOT meet the eligibility criteria for a CI

•have the capacity to make a serious commitment to carrying out the Project and cannot assume the role of a supplier of resources for work that will largely be placed in the hands of others


PARTNER INVESTIGATOR

•Must take significant intellectual responsibility for the planning & conduct of the Project & for any strategic decisions called for in its pursuit; and/or•Have the experience & capacity to provide effective supervision, support & mentoring of research personnel in their areas of expertise; and/or•Have the relevant skills & experience to effectively manage a similar scale research project


TRACK RECORD

•All investigators (including PIs) are assessed and merit ranked on the following basis (20%):–Research opportunity and performance evidence (ROPE)

–Potential to engage in collaborative research with end-users

–Time and capacity to undertake and manage the proposed research in collaboration with the PO


PI TRACK RECORD

•Must be evident throughout the proposal not just in one section

•Part G2: Role of PI – is optional BUT I think it would be unwise NOT to complete this

•They should demonstrate that they are equipped to handle their role

•PI may select more than one of the dropdown options if applicable to their role on this project–Tie this section closely to their proposed role on the project


PI TRACK RECORD

•Don’t settle for a sentence – ask them to consider this as they would a job application

•They need to convince the reader they are the right person to undertake this role and that they have the skills and experience to bring the project and its outputs to fruition


WHAT IS ROPE?

Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence

•ARC and its assessors and the College of Expert members are aware that PI’s will not be able to demonstrate ROPE akin to that of researchers or academic staff

•There are other ways of demonstrating their capacity and ability to undertake the role that they will play


ROPE

•Evidence over last 10 years for G10 (2005 onwards) – details on your career and opportunities for research

• Instructions to Applicants (ITA’s) provides information on what to cover – PIs should simply answer the questions posed

•Part (vi) allows room to outline other aspects of a PI’s career that is relevant – they should use this section to demonstrate their credentials


ROPE – RECENT SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH OUTPUTS AND ARC GRANTS (G11)

PI’s often have outputs and publications they can list here

•Complex plans & reports & consultancies

•Policies and/or Policy advice

•Other professional publications for industry publications or associations

• Industry guidelines, trainer’s manuals

•Exhibitions, trade shows, product releases


ROPE – G11

• If there is NOTHING to add here, PI’s must make a brief explanatory statement as to why the question is not applicable


ROPE – 10 BEST RESEARCH OUTPUTS (G12)

•Not time limited so PI’s can list important outputs prior to 2005 plus they have room to justify the inclusion of a particular piece of evidence

•Where you are making claims that the research will lead to policy outcomes it would be useful to show that your PI has had actual tangible influence on policy – preferably recent

• Fine if there are only a few publications to list

• If there is NOTHING to add here, PI’s can make a brief explanatory statement that the question is not applicable


ROPE – FURTHER EVIDENCE OF RESEARCH IMPACT & CONTRIBUTIONS (G13)

Research Impact is defined as:

“the demonstrable contribution that research makes to the economy, society, culture, national security, public policy or services, health, the environment, or quality of life, beyond contributions to academia”


ROPE – FURTHER EVIDENCE OF RESEARCH IMPACT & CONTRIBUTIONS

PI’s often have evidence they can list

•Patents, IP licences, Consultancy work

•Development of new technologies

• Involvement in R&D or government bids/tenders

• Implementation of new knowledge or policies or processes that changed their industry



•Are they used as an ‘expert’ in any type of capacity?

•Do they undertake peer review or are they editors on specific journals?

•Do they belong to any peak industry bodies or committees?

•Have they presented at professional fora or conferences?

•Do they have specific expertise vital for the project?



• If there is NOTHING to add here, PI’s can make a brief explanatory statement as to why the question is not applicable to their background and role


PROJECT RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

•Describe the existing or developing project research environment within the Administering Organisation (AO) / Partner Organisation/s (PO)

•Describe how the Project aligns with the AO’s strategic plan or other strategic developments if applicable

•Outline the plans for communicating research results including scholarly and public communication and dissemination



•Focus on the local environment

• If your area is supported by the University or Faculty (eg you are part of a Strategic Research Centre or a Faculty Research Group) this should be mentioned

•Do you have access to specific equipment or facilities necessary for the project?



Existing or developing environment doesn’t just mean stating ‘DU is committed to the area of international politics’ you must make a strong case and demonstrate that commitment

• How can you demonstrate that the proposal is being undertaken in the right location?

•What access to expertise or equipment do you have that will ensure the successful progress of the proposal

• Instil confidence in the reader that this is located in just the right environment – don’t ask them to take a leap of faith



ERA

• if it plays in your favour, mention it

•Assessors do look up ERA scores – if yours was lower than you’d like, emphasise the changes that have occurred in your area in recent years (new staff, funding of centres, new awards/grants)



•Does the PO have specific equipment or facilities critical to the project?

•What about technical or scientific expertise?

•Why are they the perfect Partner Organisation to undertake this research?



•PO has an opportunity at section D3 to outline alignment against its strategic plan and how the project is of value to the PO

•At section D4 (PO letter) to outline alignment against its objectives

•Don’t duplicate – use the space wisely


GRANTS WEBSITE & RESOURCES

•We provide a dedicated page for each major round and scheme http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/grants/opportunities/arc-linkage-projects.php•Contains links to ARC documentation, timelines and specific resources (salary calculators, application templates, stipend rates)


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