UCRCs are designed to synergistically bring together staff around a coherent research theme that, while it may have had origins within a single discipline of the University, has or has the potential to have broad influence and engagement across the University.

The purpose of a UCRC is to:

1. stimulate collective research activity and provide critical mass around a research strength, in particular where this crosses discipline/faculty boundaries;
2. facilitate additional external funding particularly larger funding sources such as ARC Centres of Excellence or other program type funding opportunities;
3. undertake research which relates to agendas of national or international importance;
4. provide an appropriate intellectual environment for the provision of research training
5. enhance the standing of the university and provide a return on investment through success in obtaining external research funding and high level recognition of research performance
6. provide a platform for external collaboration and engagement.

How to Apply:

Applicants must be familiar with the Procedures for the establishment, operation, reporting, review and closure of University of Canberra Research Centres (PDF file).

Any questions regarding this scheme can be addressed to dvcresearch@canberra.edu.au