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Access supportFind out information about the aims, funding, key dates, resources and contacts for the MQ Research Centres Scheme.
The Macquarie University Research Centres (MQRC) Scheme is the means by which major, coordinated, cohesive and high-performing research collectives are branded, promoted and supported as Macquarie University Research Centres (Strength at Scale) or Macquarie University Research Centres (Consilience).
The scheme exists to deliver on the Focused Investment in Research objective of the University Operating Plan and the four key research objectives of Research Strategy 2025: World-leading research; World-changing impact by:
MQRCs established in this application round will be for a period of five years, subject to satisfactory annual performance and a major review at three years.
MQRCs (Strength at Scale) established in this application round will receive annual funding of up to $50,000 per year and priority in-kind support, subject to satisfactory annual progress review.
MQRCs (Consilience) established in this round will receive annual funding of up to $100,000 per year and priority in-kind support plus support to build consilience, subject to satisfactory annual progress review.
A two-stage application process will commence on 4th July 2022.
Themed Workshops in July and August will be open to all researchers to discuss potential synergies and opportunities for MQRC collectives and bids ahead of written EoIs. In parallel, current MQRCs will hold Open Door Workshops for members as well as colleagues from across the University to join bid discussions.
Registrations are essential, and close at 12pm mid-day on the Monday prior to each session. Register now.
Following Themed Workshops, Expressions of Interest will be accepted up until 9am Monday 29 August 2022. Selected collectives will be invited to a Pitch to Panel on either Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd September 2022.
Based on EoIs and pitches, select Centres will be invited to submit a full application. Applications in Stage 2 will open on Friday 7th October and close on Friday 11th November.
Details about this stage will made available in October 2022.