The following information will help you decide whether your proposed research aligns with Creative Australia’s priorities and the most effective way to share your ideas with us.
Types of research partnerships
Creative Australia engages in a range of research projects involving industry, artists, arts organisations and/or academia.
- Collaborative research partnerships – Creative Australia staff collaborate with external researchers over the duration of the research, including co-design and undertaking elements of data collection, analysis and reporting.
- ARC Linkage partnerships – academic researchers, in partnership with other industry or government organisations, work with Creative Australia research and/or other staff on a three to four-year research project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC).
- Commissioned research – external consultants or academics undertake a body of research on behalf of Creative Australia. Research would be commissioned when specific expertise or an arm’s length piece of research is required.
- Knowledge partnerships – knowledge partnerships include opportunities for Creative Australia to share knowledge, with industry or other researchers, and to generate new knowledge based on collective expertise.
What kinds of research methodology do we support?
Creative Australia is interested a variety of methodologies as well as collection and analyses of primary and/or secondary data. We expect all research resulting from collaboration with Creative Australia to adhere to rigorous ethical and professional standards such as those published by the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and the Australian Market & Social Research Society.
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Ethical Research
- Australian Market & Social Research Society
Do you need to have worked with us before?
You do not need to have worked with us before. We welcome contact by any researchers who are interested in conducting quality research that aligns with Creative Australia’s priorities.
Our research priorities
Creative Australia prioritises research to deepen understanding of the arts, their value and impact. This includes research involving collaborators from diverse fields of expertise in recognition of the unique and creative viewpoints those intersections may bring to a project. Consideration of Creative Australia’s strategic goals will assist in helping you align the research you propose with our past research and current priority areas.
- First Nations creativity is central to Australian arts and culture, supported by self-determined decision-making.
- A dynamic creative sector tells the many stories of contemporary Australia.
- Our creative workforce have sustainable careers and control of their creative assets.
- Arts and culture are valued and of value to all Australians.
- Local and global audiences can engage in meaningful Australian creative experiences.
For more information, please see our strategy and corporate plan.
Contacting us about our research
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Please include as much information as you can on the following areas when approaching us about your research.
- Aim of the proposed research.
- How the research aligns with the Australia Council’s strategic goals.
- Identification of what is original or important in the proposed research.
- Proposed research methodology and types of analysis (if relevant).
- Duration of the proposed research (if known) and whether you are considering the research as a tailored partnership or an ARC Linkage partnership.
- Use of the Australia Council brand, resourcing and/or monetary support.
- Name and contact details of key researchers and any other partners or organisations in support of or committed to the proposed research.
Contact the research team.
