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Research Funding Approval (RFA) refers to an online service encompassing various webforms, some with built-in "workflows" or automated stages, to obtain electronic approvals from relevant authorities from within the University of Sydney to conduct research activities.
The RFA online service is designed to record information about institutional involvement in and endorsement of research activity such as competitive research grants. It is hosted by the university’s Service Portal, and contains within it the Pre-Award Approval Form, the Acceptance Form, the Post Award Approval Form and Head of School Checklists for commissioned research and professional service contracts.
Researchers intending to apply for competitive research grants can begin using the RFA online service by submitting their Pre-Award Approval Form. Please note that commercial research activities such as commissioned research and professional service contracts are to be included in the service in the near future.