Business Research Information for Staff
The RMIT University College of Business encourages and supports the research activities of academic staff and faculty in a variety of ways including a range of internal grants and funding opportunities, regular seminar series, support for conference attendance. The Business Research Office and Business Research Development Team assist in achieving research grants and high-quality publications.
Research Capacity Building Team
The aim of the Research Capacity Building Team (RCBT) is to support and raise the College of Business research profile by:
- Mentoring staff on submissions to Category 1 research funding schemes & top tier journals.
- Running specialised workshops for grant submission & career development.
- Providing one-on-one advice on research.
Research Supervision
One way in which College of Business academics build on their research experience and skills set is by becoming a research student supervisor.
Research Tender and Grant Applications
You should discuss any application with your Deputy Head of School (Research) prior to commencing writing. All applications must be approved by the PVC Research and Innovation before submission, so be sure to allow enough time.
The Business Research Office can help with writing tenders and applications and budgeting.
Research Grants and Funding Support resources are available through the Research and Innovation page.
Staff Research Activities Support
The College of Business is committed to facilitating research engagement and manages a range of schemes designed to assist staff with their research activities. Check this page regularly for updates on research funding opportunities, time release to complete qualifications and expressions of interest for various research panels and teams.
Business research news
Celebrating future business leaders 20/05/2013
RMIT University students have been recognised for their achievements at the annual Business Prize Giving Ceremony.
Upcoming research events
31/05/2013 Trade unions: Development actors or victims?
Professor Peter Fairbrother and Dr Ruth Barton from RMIT University presents Trade unions: Development actors or victims?
03/06/2013 The RMIT Accounting for Sustainability Conference, 2013
The School of Accounting is pleased to be hosting the RMIT Accounting for Sustainability Conference, 2013 on Monday, 3 June.
28/06/2013 A RARE treat: Exploring the state's response to bushfire
Dr Richard Phillips from RMIT University presents A RARE treat: Exploring the state's response to bushfire.
26/07/2013 Blokes, masculinities and gender equality: Redefining the 'Ideal Worker' in a digital economy
Dr Sheree Gregory from Swinburne University of Technology presents Blokes, masculinities and gender equality: Redefining the 'Ideal Worker' in a digital economy
27/09/2013 Business, government and society in a shifting geopolitical order
Associate Professor Sharif As-Saber from RMIT University presents Business, government and society in a shifting geopolitical order.
25/10/2013 Value focused assessment of social networking technologies in organisations: An Australian study
Professor Mohini Singh and Dr Konrad Peszynski from RMIT University presents Value focused assessment of social networking technologies in organisations: An Australian study.
29/11/2013 Drivers of competitive advantage for women owned fast-growth SMEs
Dr Carol Tan and Dr Afreen Huq from RMIT University presents Drivers of competitive advantage for women owned fast-growth SMEs
04/12/2013 Australasian Conference on Information Systems
The Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS) is the premier conference in Australasia for Information Systems academics and professionals, covering technical, organisational, business, and social issues in the application of Information Technology. Its status has been recognized as an ERA-ranked A-conference.
Research Newsletter
See also…
School of Graduate Research
The School of Graduate Research is responsible for promoting and enhancing research education and training at RMIT in order to ensure that the quality of the research candidate experience is of the highest standard possible.
Research Committees (MS Word 52kb)
RMIT Business Research Committees Meeting Dates 2013
Intellectual Property and Contracts
A detailed collection of forms and information pertaining to intellectual property and contracts.
RMIT Research website
Our mission is to provide outcome related research and consultancy services that address real world issues. We aim to make a difference to the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of the communities we operate within here in Australia and internationally through innovative research and research excellence.
Research Grants and Funding
Details of research funding and grant information available to staff and students at RMIT. Includes details of research alert funding bulletin, databases, funding body websites and procedural information.
Research Council Grant Information
Information for and about the Australian Research Council, including grant Information, guidelines and application instructions etc.