The department relies on high-quality research to inform its education policy and services. Research Services plays a key role in making sure that research carried out with the department, state schools and our other state education sites has educational benefits, is appropriate and worthwhile, and is done in a safe and ethical way.
In this section, you'll find information about funding opportunities, how to apply to conduct research, current research projects, and how to maximise the impact of your research.
What we do
The core business of Research Services is to:
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progress a research agenda—our
research plan and priorities are designed to ensure that research aligns with the department's strategic priorities
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review applications—we review
applications for research on departmental sites, including state schools, with students and staff, and/or with departmental data
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provide support—we support departmental officers and researchers during the research application process and with other research activities
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disseminate and promote research—we support learning across the department, evidence-based decision-making and strategic policy
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administer funding for research—we coordinate the department’s
Education Horizon research grants scheme
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coordinate submissions to partner with the department on research—we appraise proposals for the department to participate in
Australian Research Council Linkage partnerships,
Cooperative Research Centres and other high-profile research projects
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support evaluation—we support research-based evaluation of departmental programs.