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Research Solutions
Our research management system gives you the data management, collection and reporting tools you need.
HDR Solutions
Recruiting the highest calibre candidates for Higher Degree Research, or HDR, projects starts from managing the initial application and extends throughout the entire research experience.
The ResearchMaster Team Congratulates Winner of the 2024 ACGR Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision.
ResearchMaster was the very first corporate organisation to enter into a formal partnership with ACGR, and we’re proud to have been supporting leadership in graduate research ever since.
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Read moreWorld class research deserves world class support.
The world moves forward, understanding improves, and research needs become ever more sophisticated. As research administrators and researchers alike have pointed out for years, the needs of the sector evolve as research sophistication increases. Bluntly put, more sophistication demands more funds. But it’s not just the rising costs of facilities, staff and materials, or the…
Read moreA brief review of peer review: Where did it come from? Where is it going?
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Read moreThe University of Adelaide has upgraded to RME 7
The upgrade to RME 7 is a big step for the Go8 university. The university’s research systems team have collaborated extensively with ResearchMaster to ensure a smooth roll-out across their systems. The upgraded system offers individual researchers an improved experience in applying for funding and ethics clearance, and better visibility over their own activities. It…
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A ranking of the top 1000 women in science has been released. Australia hosts 36 of them.
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Conditions in traditional academic roles drive researchers to seek alternative ways to conduct research.
Read moreResearchMaster welcomes RME7.9.0
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Read moreNew review for Australian Research Council bears watching
After a tumultuous few years, independent review of the ARC is welcomed as diverse stakeholders recognise weaknesses in its current processes.
Read moreNot just universities responsible for Australia’s poor research commercialisation track record
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Read more3 Recent Australian Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About
Australia is home to some of the best researchers in the world, but rarely do we hear about their work in mainstream news. Here’s three fascinating discoveries from recent years.
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Read moreA brief history of university education and social mobility
Universities now enjoy a reputation as vehicles for equality and social mobility. But they certainly didn’t start out that way. So how did they arrive there?
Read moreFamiliar jokes aside, qualifications in humanities, arts and social sciences offer tremendous value
Read moreFrom Gutenberg to the Internet, technology is a driver of education and research
Read moreResearch supervision is a vital underpinning of research institutions
Academic supervision is a vital underpinning of research institutions, but recognition is not always concomitant with the influence of the role. Keeping on top of training and development is more important than we think.
Read moreScrapping ERA would be inimical to universities’ interests—here’s why.
Read moreCould improving wellbeing for academic staff elevate student experience?
Read moreWhat is the real cost of your research?
It’s hard to say how much a research project is really going to cost, but there are some inelastic expenses that can be counted on and factored in automatically to improve the accuracy and reliability of your costings.
Read moreWe need to look at research regulation in Australia
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Read moreDisruption to the culture of academia might be a good thing
We’ve heard that the government’s efforts to improve research commercialisation seek to create cultural changes in Australian research. That might not be such a bad thing.
Read moreCovid-19 made science communication more important than ever—but we’re still having the same problems we had 20 years ago
Read moreResearch is vital to our economic and social growth. But how has the pandemic affected our PhD students?
Read more5 life-saving Australian inventions you didn’t know about
Australia celebrates a robust history of medical research and development. Here are five lesser-known inventions that have contributed to the global good.
Read moreFunding diversity is the key to resilience for the Australian higher education sector
Read moreEmerging technologies and online marketplaces are changing the way students study in Australia
Read moreAustralian research is vital to our future
Research underpins not just our economic development but also our community development. Australian research achievements should be celebrated, not forgotten, even as we seek answers to critical questions about funding.
Read moreHow the pandemic changed research
Read moreExpanding research commercialisation presents new challenges
Read moreDCA awarded ISO 27001 certification
Database Consultants Australia (DCA) is pleased to announce we have been awarded ISO 27001 certification, the international standard that describes best practices for an ISMS (Information Security Management System). This builds on our long-established PCI-DSS certification, expanding the depth and breadth of our security practices.
Read moreThe 3 reasons why Australia is turning to microcredentials
Read moreHow can Australian universities improve their ability to adapt to regulatory uncertainty?
Read moreWell managed technology solutions reduce overwork for academic staff
Occupational stress among academic staff is at an all-time high, but technology can help alleviate the burden.
Read moreThe Top 3 Things Universities Must Do to Thrive in 2021
Read moreMassey University Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa (Massey) has successfully upgraded to ResearchMaster Enterprise Version 7.5.1 (RME 7.5.1)
Read moreDCA Group appoints Michael McCallum as Chief Executive Officer- ResearchMaster
ResearchMaster is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael McCallum as the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer.
Read moreCharles Sturt University Upgrades to ResearchMaster Enterprise version 7.6
Read moreIn the wake of Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Bill 2020 research administration is more important than ever
Read moreUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Successfully Upgrades to RME7.6
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has continued the trend of Queensland universities successfully upgrading to ResearchMaster Enterprise Version 7.6 (RME).
Read moreResearchMaster Partnering with Victoria University
Read moreVictoria University of Wellington Successfully Upgrades to ResearchMaster Enterprise Version 7
Read more2021 ResearchMaster Award for Excellence in Research Management
Nominations for the 2021 ResearchMaster Award for Excellence in Research Management are now open.
Read moreIs upgrading your research management system worth the effort? Alex Skevofylakas has the answers
Read moreWinners Announced: 2021 ACGR Awards for Excellence in Graduate Research Education
Read moreVictoria University implements ResearchMaster Enterprise 7
Read moreResearchMaster Enterprise 7.6 Latest Release
Read moreUniversity of Wollongong wins the 2020 ResearchMaster Award for Excellence in Research Management
Read moreResearchMaster Supports ACU Candidature Services Success
Read moreResearchMaster Inaugural HDR Forum
Read moreResearchMaster selected to partner with Curtin University to deliver Research Management Solution
Read moreDCA achieves PCI-DSS certification for data security while processing 20M transactions
Read moreAustralian Council of Graduate Research shines a bright light on excellence in research training
Read moreResearchMaster QPR2020 winner announced
Read moreAustralians are attaining more higher degrees than ever before, so what is driving them away from university roles?
Read moreMaking the most of technology to ease the burden of research administration
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ResearchMaster’s innovative eforms & workflows technology provides administrators the ability to customise online forms. Save time and achieve better outcomes with eForm technology
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Research changes the world. Our research management system gives you the data management, collection and reporting tools you need. Explore our solutions from Grants and Ethics Management, to Contracts and Outputs and our Time-Saving eForms.