FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I get involved?
Soon we will hold consultation sessions to seek your ideas and feedback. Join the mailing list to be informed when these are happening. If you have a particular interest in an aspect of the work of NDRP, we would love to hear from you.
How will the stakeholder engagement happen given the disruption caused by COVID-19?
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RECRUITMENT
Research Committee Expressions of Interest now closed
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We are so pleased to have had a lot of interest in the Research Committee! Applications are now closed. We will contact everyone who applied before the end of October to let them know whether or not their application is being further considered this time.
This committee will provide the NDRP with independent, strategic advice that supports a contemporary, responsive and beneficial disability research program.
Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference set out the purpose, authority, responsibilities and membership of the National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) Research Committee.
Click here to read the Research Committee Terms of Reference
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Frequently Asked Questions​
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Q: If I am selected to join the NDRP Research Committee, does this exclude me or the people I work with from applying for funding through the NDRP funding rounds?
No: you and your team can still apply for funding. Our Conflicts of Interest and Related Parties Policy outlines the process we follow to manage conflicts of interest, such as a research committee member applying for funding.
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Q: Are Research Committee members paid?
Yes: as set out in the NDRP Director Remuneration Policy, sitting fees will be paid to Committee members who are not Board Directors at a rate of $300 per meeting. This rate covers preparation and reading for Committee meetings. If Committee meetings are longer than two hours Committee members will be paid an additional $150 per hour.
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Q: Do I have to be a researcher or academic to be considered for the Research Committee?
No. We are looking for members with a broad range of experiences and expertise including as researchers, First Nations, advocacy and public policy. Members may have experience and expertise across a range of areas. The Research Committee members will include researchers, two First Nations People, advocates and policy experts.
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Q: How many of the Research Committee will be people with disability?
At least half.
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Q: How are research funding applications assessed?
Independent Review Panels will be formed to review research funding applications and provide advice to Research Committee. These Panels will consist of external reviewers, subject matter experts and at least one Research Committee member. Independent Review Panel members including Research Committee members will be paid.