Important notice
From 1 January 2022, the Queensland Department of Education (DoE) introduced new criteria for accepting external research applications. The following types of research applications will be accepted for departmental review via
Queensland Education Research Inventory (QERI):
- single-school, non-sensitive applications – approved at the discretion of the relevant school principal
- multi-school, non-sensitive applications for schools within a single education
region – approved at the discretion of the relevant regional director
- central applications that:
- do not substantially duplicate previously approved research, except where this is specifically for the purpose of testing previous research outcomes
- demonstrate strong alignment with DoE
priority research questions and/or
whole-of-government priorities
- represent a significant project with support from a funding grant/body, other government agency or key stakeholder.
In addition, due to the ongoing response to COVID-19, we respectfully request that researchers regularly check the
roadmap to easing restrictions page and the department's
state school operations information page for the most up-to-date information about accessing departmental sites.
The department establishes, monitors and implements guidelines for conducting research on departmental sites including state schools. No research can be undertaken without formal approval in accordance with these guidelines. The approval process is designed to ensure that:
- students are protected from physical, psychological and other forms of harm
- participants' privacy and confidentiality is maintained
- research activity does not negatively impact on the teaching and learning environment
- research conducted on departmental sites provides educational benefits to the schools involved and to the department
- research methodologies are appropriate and capable of producing valid and reliable results
- research results are accessible to departmental policy makers and practitioners in a form they can use.
To maximise the benefits of the research, researchers are required to provide the Department with a report of the findings of the study and grant the Department the right to disseminate this report within the department.
Further information
If you require any further information on conducting research on Queensland State education sites please
contact us or refer to the
frequently asked questions page.