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Future Research Leaders' Program

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Background

The Go8 universities coalition has developed a 'Future Research Leaders’ Program' to support the development of Australia's future research leaders.

At Monash the program is supported by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and co-ordinated by Leadership and Management Development in Human Resources.

What is the aim?

  • To enhance the careers of research staff
  • To develop the next generation of Australian research leaders
  • To increase university success in research
  • To stimulate Australia’s research competitiveness

This program is designed to be tailored by each institution. Each module offers Monash-specific information and resources, within a broader higher education context. It will provide structured professional development for emerging researchers in Australia.

What is the format?

Each of the program modules is comprised of online learning materials and activities and supported by a face-to-face workshop.  

All workshops are run by a facilitator and include group exercises, and presentations or question-and-answer sessions by Monash content experts.

All FRLP modules may be undertaken individually, although participants may find that more than one module is relevant to their needs.

Who should attend?

Early to mid-career researchers (Levels A-C), who are working towards research leadership roles.

Some FRLP modules may also assist:

  • Existing research leaders;
  • New research appointees at any level; and
  • Professional staff who have active roles in supporting research projects

What does it cover?

Module 1 - Research Strategy and Planning
  • Participants will explore the initial stages of research project management;
  • Designing and costing the project,
  • Operating within the broader research and political context.
Module 2 - Commencement and Collaboration
  • Addresses the first stages of a research project, ensuring successful start-up and consolidation.
  • Issues covered include developing the research concept,
  • establishing a team, and
  • implementing good project management processes (including effective management of risks).
Module 3 - Governance and Compliance
  • Examines the policy and risk management context of research and
  • the implications for research practice.
  •  Participants will discuss the research ethics framework;
  • grant reporting and data management requirements.
Module 4 - Intellectual Property and Commercialisation      
  • Offers an overview of defining and managing intellectual property (IP)
  • Explores the potential for commercialising research outcomes and
  • Examines issues related to knowledge management in a research setting. 
Module 5 - Financial, Resource and Risk Management

This module was developed by Monash University.

  • Participants will acquire knowledge of principles and practices for managing financial processes,
  • Managing assets and
  • Managing risks associated with research
  • Grant and Contract Administration
  • Explores the nature of research grants and contracts
  • Participants will examine the principles of effective grant management and
  • Explore the researcher's responsibilities for the execution and reporting of project outcomes.
Module 6 - Grant and Contract Administration
  • Explores the nature of research grants and contracts
  • Participants will examine the principles of effective grant management and
  • Explore the researcher’s responsibilities for the execution and reporting of project outcomes
Module 7 - Managing and Leading People in a Research Context
  • Outlines the requirements for managing members of a research team, and allied contributors
  • Participants will examine management issues within the distinctive research context of fixed-term employment and narrow time frames.
Module 8 - Project Closeout
  • Provides effective ways to wrap up the research project to
  • Maximise the knowledge, and improvement to research practice captured from the end of the project life-cycle and
  • Maximise the benefits to people associated with the project
  • Participants will cover the use of financial management, knowledge management, asset management and media management processes
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When will it run?

All program modules are full for 2008.  If you would like to remain on a waiting list if a place becomes available, please email senior.leadership@adm.monash.edu.au

Where do I get further information?

For further information, or to register to receive invitations to the program, please email Senior.Leadership@adm.monash.edu.au, or contact Amber Collings on +61 3 9905 6821.