How to Qualify for Foundations and Philanthropic Funding

Philanthropic giving from private foundations offer significant research support for researchers at all levels - early to senior career stages from small to large projects. This article contains some of the major foundations that offer research funding. 

 

What is a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP)?

A Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) is a document in which a researcher outlines how their research data is to be managed both during a project and after it is completed.

Human ethics application process

This article provides an overview of the human ethics application process at the University of Sydney. It is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare and complete an application, and what to expect after submission.

How do I manage my research data?

Research data is a valuable resource that needs to be managed optimally to ensure its integrity and security, to realise its collaborative potential, and to meet legislative and policy requirements.

Generative-AI: guidelines for researchers

The recent and rapid emergence of Generative-AI (Gen-AI) tools presents many opportunities for research. The benefit these tools may bring to research and contribute to the public good is being explored by researchers across all disciplines. While 'the sky is the limit' in what these new tools may offer, there are identified risks that must be managed so that Gen-AI tools can be used safely in research.

These guidelines provide a simple set of considerations that all researchers need to take into account before using Gen-AI tools in research.

Log in to myResearch Ethics

This guide explains how University staff, affiliates and higher degree research (HDR) students can log in to the myResearch Ethics system.

University staff, affiliates and HDR students will have an account automatically set up. Other students (e.g. Honours) need to complete the access request form to gain access. 

What survey tools are available to researchers

The University licenses 3 different survey tools for research use: REDCap, Qualtrics and Microsoft Forms. 

How the research community can use Research Professional to discover research funding opportunities?

This article outlines how researchers and research support staff can use the Research Professional online database to discover local and international funding opportunities, research policies and research practice news across a broad range of disciplines. Specifically, the article will highlight general features of the database, specialised roles, role capabilities, and reference materials that users can access to better utilise the platform.

Who owns the data and/or results of my research?

Ownership of research data and primary materials created and/or collected from research conducted at the University is detailed in the University's Research Data Management Policy 2014. This article summarises how research data and materials created and/or collected at the University are generally owned.

How to get help with human ethics?

Where to access information and support related to human ethics.

How to get help with animal ethics?

This article guides you on where you can access information and support related to animal ethics.

Submit a milestone (progress and final report or proviso) in myResearch Ethics

  • This guide explains how staff and higher degree research (HDR) students can submit a milestone in myResearch Ethics.
  • Progress reports, final reports and provisos are set up as 'Milestones' which are due at certain timepoints.
  • Any person with edit access may draft a report, however only the Chief Investigator can submit.  If you are not the Chief Investigator, you must contact them to complete the task.
  • If the milestone is returned to you for more information, the status will change to Revision.  Follow these instructions to edit and resubmit the milestone.

What are some tips for using the eNotebook?

When using the eNotebook, knowing about certain features and practices can enhance your experience and help you manage your research data more easily.

Online Successful Applications Library (SAL)

This article provides information on accessing and using the online Successful Applications Library (SAL). The Pipeline and Pre-Award team, with the consent of grantees, maintains a library of previously successful grant applications as a valuable resource for drafting and preparing research proposals.

Please note that due to the undertaking we provide to our contributors, the library is only available to University of Sydney staff and affiliates.

What are the differences between REDCap and Qualtrics?

Both REDCap and Qualtrics are available to researchers to use to deliver surveys to research participants. However, these two platforms have different strengths and weaknesses. Here is a comparison that may help you decide which platform better suits your needs.

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