Government regulations and advice
Information and resources related to Australian education policies, initiatives and programs.
Support for postgraduate research training through block grants to higher education providers.
Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017
Details the guidelines for administering Commonwealth-funded research scholarships in Australia.
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Regulates and assures the quality of Australia’s higher education sector.
TEQSA Guidance note: Research and research training (2022)
Guidance on maintaining high standards in research and research training.
Research Training Implementation Plan (2017)
Strategies for improving the quality and impact of research training in Australia.
NHMRC Supervision Guide (2019)
Offers best practice guidelines for the supervision of research trainees.
Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research (2018)
Sets out principles for responsible research conduct to promote integrity and rigour in research.
Australian Qualifications Framework (2013)
The national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training.
Department of Education – Higher Education Statistics
Provides statistics relating to the provision of higher education at all Australian institutions.
Professional Bodies
Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS)
Supports research management professionals through networking and professional development.
Australasian Research Training Network (ARTN)
Promotes best practices in research training across Australasia.
Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM)
Provides support for tertiary education managers through professional development and networking opportunities.
Connects early and mid-career researchers in the humanities, arts and social sciences.
UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE)
The UK’s national body for graduate education, promoting best practices and supporting institutions.
Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)
A US based organisation that advances graduate education and research.
Peak Bodies
The peak body representing Australia’s universities.
Regional Universities Network (RUN)
Represents seven universities that aim to enhance the contribution of regional universities to Australia.
Innovative Research Universities (IRU)
A network of six comprehensive universities conducting research of national and international standing.
Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN)
A group of four universities focused on enterprise, impact and innovation.
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA)
Represents independent higher education providers in Australia.
Reports
Australian Universities Accord Final Report (2023)
Provides recommendations for improving the future of Australia’s university system.
ACOLA Review of Australia’s Research Training System (2016)
Reviews and provides recommendations for enhancing Australia’s research training.
Review of Research Policy and Funding Arrangements (2015)
Evaluates the effectiveness of research policy and funding arrangements in Australia.
Australian Postgraduate Research Student International Mobility (2015)
Examines the mobility of Australian postgraduate research students studying abroad.