Conducting Research
Research and evaluation underpins the evidence-informed decision making and policy development of the Department. Research undertaken or commissioned by the Department focuses on areas that contribute to the body of knowledge about education and training outcomes (including meeting labour market demand) and young people's wellbeing and early childhood development in Victoria.
The Department welcomes high-quality proposals for research which are designed to add to our understanding of children and young people and to evaluate the effectiveness of health, wellbeing and educational programs.
Permission to conduct research
The Department is approached by researchers for approval to conduct research with schools, early childhood services, staff members of the Department, and services delivered or funded by the Department.
The Department reviews these applications to assess:
- benefit and value to the Department, early childhood settings, schools and participants
- burden and impact on early childhood settings, schools and participants
- appropriateness of methodology in the early childhood and/or school setting
- ethical design and conduct of the proposal, which includes issues such as consent, confidentiality, privacy and protection from harm.
Conducting Research in Victorian Government Schools or Early Childhood Settings - the Research and Evaluation Branch coordinates the approval process for applications to conduct research in Victorian government schools or early childhood settings.
For information on accessing data sets owned or managed by the Department, please contact the Research and Analysis Division at: doe.research@edumail.vic.gov.au
Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects with the Department as Partner Organisation
The ARC Linkage scheme is a Commonwealth Government initiative designed to encourage and support research partnerships between university researchers and industry partners with the capacity to promulgate the findings into policy and practice. The Department is a valuable partner, well placed to disseminate findings and influence policy across the education system.
As a Partner Organisation, the Department supports ARC Linkage projects. The outcomes of the projects are shared among the partners and promoted to the benefit of the wider education community.
- If you would like to discuss the possibility of working with the Department as a Partner Organisation in your ARC Linkage proposal, contact the Research and Evaluation Branch: research@edumail.vic.gov.au
- ARC Linkage Projects
- ARC Linkage Partner Checklist (eduMail password required) The purpose of this checklist is to provide departmental project managers and project officers with some practical suggestions and points to consider when negotiating and managing ARC Linkage projects with university researchers.