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What is the definition of research?
Last updated 19/07/2022
Federation University Australia recognises the Australian Government's Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) definition of research and experimental development (R&D) as follows:
‘creative and systematic work undertaken in order to increase the stock of knowledge – including knowledge of humankind, culture and society – and to devise new applications of available knowledge.’
The HERDC definition of R&D is consistent with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) definition set out in the 2015 Frascati Manual.
For a more extensive definition, please refer to section 3 of the HERDC Specifications found at the official Education website.
The collection of research data and income in the annual HERDC return is dependent on several factors including but not limited to:
- The original source of income;
- project activities and budget;
- contractual obligations and restrictions of the project.
For further information on the classification of research income, please refer to section 4 of the HERDC Specifications.
For advice on whether or not your planned project and/or funding application fits within the Australian Government HERDC specifications, please contact research.funding@federation.edu.au in the early stages of planning.
All research projects must be processed through the Research Funding Team section of Research Services.