About RGC | UNSW Research

Research Grants & Contracts (RGC) supports researchers by managing the development, review, negotiation and execution processes for all research-related agreements, and the administration of awarded research projects.

There are four distinct groups who work collaboratively within the overarching RGC office.

Post Award - Management of all post-award activities for external research funds (both grant and contract research) and provide services and resources to assist with scoping, pricing, review and execution of contracts and consulting research agreements.

Contracts - Provide services and resources to support the scoping and review of contract and competitive agreements relating to UNSW research activities, and manage the negotiation and execution process.

Major Initiatives - We provide comprehensive support for major investments and complex funding schemes and grant management, as well as the agreement review and execution processes.

Operations Team - Supports the RGC to deliver efficient, whole of lifecycle research management services.

General Enquiries

Email: MyResearch.rgc@unsw.edu.au

Phone: +61 (2) 9065 8491

UNSW Staff Only

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NIH Financial Conflict of Interest Policy (FCOI)

As an institution receiving or applying for NIH funding (either as the lead institution or a sub-recipient), the University (UNSW) is required to comply with the NIH Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) policy. As part of this policy, UNSW has a number of responsibilities that include informing all Investigators of both NIH and UNSW internal policies governing FCOI, ensuring all Investigators complete the NIH training model regarding the NIH FCOI Policy, and managing, reducing and reporting any Investigator’s Significant Financial Interests.

If you are intending to apply for NIH funding, you must review the Public Health Service/National Institute of Health Awards Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Procedure and complete the required NIH FCOI training outlined in the procedure. Please also review the below policies.