About Us
RGC supports UNSW researchers in the development, preparation and submission of research grant applications and oversees negotiation and administration of research awards, contracts and consulting research. The RGC is the key link between UNSW’s researchers, executive and funding agencies such as the NHMRC, ARC, philanthropic grant funders and industry partners.
There are three distinct groups who work collaboratively within the overarching RGC office.
To find out how RGC works and how we help UNSW researchers please click here.
Pre Award - Facilitates the research efforts of UNSW staff through pre-award grant services. The Pre Award team engages directly with UNSW researchers across all Faculties and oversee all elements of grant applications from preparation to submission, including leading the ARC and NHMRC major rounds.The Pre Award team provide budgeting advice and pricing tool support and assist in the development of tenders.
If you intend to apply for research funding, please complete the 'Notification of Intent to Apply for Research Funding' form here
**Please direct any Pre Award queries to preaward.rgc@unsw.edu.au
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.
**Please direct queries to the Post Award Grants or Contracts email listed below allocated to your school.
Operations Team - Supports the RGC to deliver efficient whole of lifecycle research management services.
Contacts
Directorate
View Staff Profiles within the Directorate
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Debbie Docherty | Director | 9385 5249 | d.docherty@unsw.edu.au |
Monique Nordstrom | Associate Director | 9065 8499 | m.nordstrom@unsw.edu.au |
Courtney Gunn | Project Officer | 9065 8491 | c.gunn@unsw.edu.au |
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Operations
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Catriona Fisk A/Senior Manager
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Monique Nordstrom Associate Director
+ 61 (02) 9065 8499 |
Emma Collyer Senior Manager
+ 61 (02) 9065 8532 |
Carlie Scully Senior Manager
+ 61 (02) 9065 7974 |
Eve-Marie Cranmer Senior Manager
+ 61 (02) 9348 1023
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Kay Rook Senior Manager
+ 61 (02) 9065 8533 |
The Pre Award Team facilitates the research efforts of UNSW staff through pre-award grant services. The Pre Award team engages directly with UNSW researchers across all Faculties and oversee all elements of grant applications from preparation to submission, including leading the ARC and NHMRC major rounds. The Pre Award team provide budgeting advice and pricing tool support and assist in the development of tenders.
If you intend to apply for research funding, please complete the 'Notification of Intent to Apply for Research Funding' form here
**Please direct any Pre Award queries to preaward.rgc@unsw.edu.au
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Azrah Samsudeen Senior Compliance Officer +61 (02) 9348 1128 |
Gabriella Bate Compliance Officer +61 (02) 9348 1592 |
Surabhi Naik Compliance Officer +61 (02) 9348 1934 |
Brendan Bowrey Compliance Officer +61 (02) 9348 1929 |
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Email: Agreements1E.rgc@unsw.edu.au
Melissa Hilton Senior Contracts Officer +61 (2) 9348 0916
Zhengnan Shan Contracts Officer +61 (2) 9348 0730
Nancy Su Contracts Officer +61 (2) 9065 8521 |
Email: Agreements2S.rgc@unsw.edu.au
Asatina Viviani-Tukutama Senior Contracts Officer +61 (2) 9065 7891
Emma Cartledge Contracts Officer +61 (2) 9348 1493
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Email: Agreements3M.rgc@unsw.edu.au
Thomas Thong Senior Contracts Officer +61 (2) 9065 8493
Ally Rogers Senior Contracts Officer +61 (2) 9348 1281
Rachel Goldstone Contracts Officer +61 (2) 9348 0418
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These are our helpful grants officers who will support you with managing your research funding.
**Please direct queries to the Post Award Grants email listed below allocated to your school.
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Angela Wu Senior Grants Officer |
Ashley Wong Senior Grants Officer |
Lynn-Jee Kim Senior Grants Officer |
Sue Kwong Senior Grants Officer |
Brandon Sy Grants Officer |
Carmen Huehn Grants Officer |
Melissa Chang Grants Officer |
Michael Prince Grants Officer |
![]() Rini Mohammed Ramli Grants Officer |
Sam Todd Grants Officer |
![]() Sue Christian-Hayes Grants Officer |
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Discipline of Women's Health |
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**Please direct any queries to majorinitiatives.rgc@unsw.edu.au Major Initiatives Team |
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Catriona Fisk Research Support Manager +61 (02) 9348 0071 |
Noella Li Research Support Officer + 61 (02) 9348 0707 |
Vacant Research Support Officer (Trailblazer)
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Email: rgc@unsw.edu.au