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Training and Education


Research Systems Training

IRIS Training

Researchers/ Research students are encouraged to register for a training session. The training will be done in small groups for an hour and we will discuss the functionality and all the modules relevant to you.

New users should also refer to IRIS Instructions and IRIS FAQs for further information.

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Learning and Teaching Centre

The Learning and Teaching Centre offers a series of workshops to support staff in their research endeavours. The workshops can include the areas of:

  • ARC Budgets
  • Thesis Polishing
  • Online Learning Technologies
For more information and enrolment details, visit the Learning and Teaching Centre website.

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Intersect Grant Preparation Assistance

Macquarie University is a member of Intersect, an organisation set up to provide eResearch support, i.e. specialised IT services specifically for university research projects. One of the services provided by Intersect is assistance in the preparation of grants across a range of funding bodies. Intersect can assist you in identifying what IT resources may be appropriate for your research project, including hardware, software and people, and how much they may cost. Once your grant is successful, Intersect can also provide some assistance with the development and later ongoing operations of your project.

For more information on what services are available please consult Intersect's web site www.intersect.org.au/services or contact Intersect's dedicated eResearch Analyst for Macquarie, Dr. Cameron Maxwell cameron.maxwell@intersect.org.au

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Grant Writing Tips

ARC Grant Writing Workshops
In conjunction with the Centre for Professional Development, a series of workshops designed to support staff in their applications to the ARC.

Basic Elements of Grant Writing
From the US Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Five Things to Know about Writing Better Grant Proposals
From the QED Education Network

Proposal Writer's Guide
From the University of Michigan Research Center

Hints for Writing Grants
From the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Proposal Preparation Resources
From the US National Council of University Administrators

Grant Writing Tips
From the University of Texas at Austin

Winning, Managing, and Renewing Grants
The Scientist

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Grant Writing Workshops

Previous Important Workshops

Barry Brook's Presentation on ARC Schemes and Fellowships (PPT)

Specialist Researcher Series - ARC Workshops Held In 2006

In conjunction with the Centre for Professional Development, a series of workshops designed to support staff in their applications to the ARC were held throughout 2006. Information from the workshops will be added to this page as it is available. The workshops held were as follows:

  1. The Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences and the AR

    A Workshop with Professor Elim Papadakis, the ARC’s Executive Director of Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences.

  2. Writing ARC Summary Statements

    A Workshop with Dr Jennifer Biddle, Department of Anthropology focusing on the 100-word summary for ARC applications.

  3. Writing ARC Grant Applications

    A Workshop with A/Prof Lesley Hughes, Department of Biological Sciences focusing on the “E” Section of ARC applications.

  4. Developing Budgets for the ARC

    A Workshop with Ms Martina Stiemer, Office of Financial Services focusing on budget requirements for ARC applications.

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