Research Quality Framework (RQF) CAPA Briefing Paper

This briefing paper provides a background to the RQF, outlines the stages in the development process, and highlights particular issues for postgraduates. For a comprehensive discussion of the issues, please refer to the CAPA submissions:

- Research Quality Framework: Response to the Issues Paper (May 2005)
- Response to the Research Quality Framework Preferred Model (Oct 2005)

These are available on the CAPA website

The DEST RQF website:
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/research_sector/policies_issues_reviews/key_iss
ues/research_quality_framework/default.htm

The complete briefing paper is available in the PDF below:

Commonwealth Higher Education Funding
Department of Education, Employement and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) (Formerly DEST)
Excellence in Research for Australia Initiative (ERA)
Liberal Party of Australia
National Party of Australia