Experienced and qualified professionals to support research
The Research Development team supports researchers at Griffith to develop large-scale research grant funding opportunities and strategically important partnerships that increase the University’s research income, reputation and impact. Partnerships can include industry, government agencies, other universities, philanthropic foundations, plus more.
Our people
TEAM ROLE
The Research Development team consists of four members, including the Head of the Research Development team as well as three experienced Research Development Managers. The Head of Research Development is responsible for implementing and managing Griffith's strategic research development goals. The Research Development Managers work on major strategic competitive grant schemes and strategic partnerships, as well as other key schemes that align with Griffith’s strategic priorities.
The Research Development team works closely with the Senior Manager Research Partnerships, Griffith Enterprise, Office of Vice President Industry and External Engagement and Advancement to assist researchers when engaging with partners for major competitive grants.
The team also run workshops to facilitate research collaboration.
The Research Development team support a range of development activities, including:
- strategic planning and support for future major research grant opportunities;
- project management and consultancy on major competitive bids;
- review and strategic feedback on significant major competitive bids;
- targeted training and information sessions​ (in collaboration with academic areas);
- facilitate and support collaborations across disciplines and external partners.
The Research Development team does not handle consultancy, commercial research or projects procured through tenders. Please contact our colleagues at Griffith Enterprise for assistance with commercial opportunities.
ALLOCATION
Research Development Managers are allocated specific academic areas, but can also work flexibly with researchers outside their allocated area.
Dr Brit Winnen, Head Research Development Griffith Business School; Griffith Sciences
Dr Andrew Burgess, Research Development Manager Griffith Health; Institute of Biomedicine and Glycomics
Dr Juan Pablo Blanco, Research Development Manager Griffith Sciences; Griffith Defence Network
Deb Murray, Research Development Manager Arts, Education and Law
To discuss your research development needs, please email researchdevelopment@griffith.edu.au
SUPPORTED FUNDING SCHEMES
The team provides both short and long-term strategic planning, application development and review on competitive Australian schemes.
| ARC | Centres of Excellence, Laureate, Industry Laureate, Industrial Transformation Research Program |
| NHMRC | Investigator (Level 3), Development, Synergy, Centres of Research Excellence |
| MRFF | Schemes > $2 million funding and those of strategic priority to the University |
| CRC | CRC; CRC-P |
| Advance Queensland | E/MCR Fellowships; Industry Research Program |
| Defence | In collaboration with Griffith Enterprise: DST/QDSA collaborative research funding opportunities |
| Other funding | Schemes aligned with Griffith strategic priorities, for example NIH, ACIAR, ARENA, Australia-India Collaborative Research Fund, China-India Collaborative Research Fund |
| Awards | Tall Poppy; Eureka; Prime Minister’s Prize for Science |
For advice on grant guidelines and submission processes, please contact the preaward team: preaward@griffith.edu.au.
For information on internal and external deadlines, please refer to the research grants calendar.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
The Research Development team regularly deliver research development workshops. These include sessions on grant writing and communicating research impact, as well as sessions targeted at specific funding schemes. Please contact the team to discuss your School or Institute research development needs.
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