Research

Office of Research and Innovation

The Office of Research and Innovation is responsible for administering all externally funded research awards, as well as central University research funding schemes.

The office's key functions are to:

• be the first point of contact for staff seeking assistance in identifying funding opportunities;
• provide advice on applications and arrange submissions to funding agencies;
• manage the administration of grants once awarded including contract requirements; and
• deal with funding bodies on all pre and post-award matters including progress and final reports and the preparation of financial statements.

The Office of Research and Innovation provide strategic and operational support to the University's research program and has a crucial role in facilitating ECU's research outcomes. The office is involved in:

• developing the University's research profile;
• developing and implementing research polices; and
• providing the University with strategic and operational links with external agencies including funding bodies.

The Innovation arm of the office assists researchers in assessing their interventions for commercial potential,  and provide guidance on Intellectual Property protection, and commercial interventions.

For more information, see the Office of Research and Innovation website.