Research

Staff

A focus on research of an international quality and the fostering of an outstanding research culture have positioned UWA as one of the best universities in Australia and in the top 150 in the world.

Research funding: grants, awards, fellowships and schemes
Finding fundingapplying for funding and managing your funding - including your budget, and all things you need to know about the relevant funding policies. You might also be interested in how research income affects funding.
Animals and research
The use of animals in research work and teaching at UWA is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
Humans and research
The ethical conduct of research involving humans – or their data or tissue – is governed by a number of guidelines and by legislation.
Biological safety
You need to be aware of issues with Biosafety, especially the proper storage and handling of objects or substances that are or could be harmful.
Research Development Officers
Our Research Development Officers provide strategic advice to researchers on issues related to external research funding.
Research Publications
Each year UWA collects publications data relating to the research publications of UWA staff and students. This data is used for the Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC), internal funding, and various other purposes
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
Information about the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) at UWA. The ERA is a national research quality assessment initiative developed by the Australian Research Council (ARC) on behalf of the Australian Government.
UWA Researcher's Association
A network working together to improve the visibility of research staff within UWA, and striving to enhance their work environment and conditions of employment.
UWA Research and Training Centres
UWA has numerous Research and Training Centres. Centres may be established where these will enhance the University's teaching and research activities.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Information, advice and support for Postdoctoral Researchers.