Research certification form

The certification form is used to obtain the required approvals before an application can be submitted for funding on behalf of the University.

It covers:

Workload commitments, funding and resources – approved by the relevant Dean (Research); and
Infrastructure levy exemptions – approved by the relevant Executive Dean and Vice President or delegate.

It captures and records the following:

Research activity of grant personnel later used for government reporting and University research statistics and performance processes; and
The percentage of your project that is defined as research ; and
The involvement of University personnel listed on the application and their agreement to adhere to the funder terms and conditions, the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and all related University research policies.

When is a research certification form required?

Applicants seeking external grant funding are required to have their application certified by their College by submitting a certification form to RDS team by the internal submission deadline for their grant application.

How do I submit a research certification form?

The University has a simple online form and an automated approval workflow which eliminates the need for physical or digital signatures, and provides online tracking for the user.

If you need help refer to the ResearchNow webpage.

Research Certification form on ResearchNow.