membership

Our membership categories.

Memberships define the capacity in which people are connected to RadInnovate.

Chief Investigators (CIs)

Senior researchers who carry substantial responsibility for RadInnovate’s research program.

Senior researchers employed at least 0.2 FTE at the Australian National University or Adelaide University.
Named on the ARC Research Management System (RMS), either from the grant proposal or added through a Variation of Funding Agreement.
Take significant intellectual responsibility for the conception and conduct of the project, strategic decisions and communication of results.
Commit to carrying out the project rather than acting only as a supplier of resources for work largely undertaken by others.
Ensure effective supervision, support and mentoring of research personnel, including HDR candidates and postdoctoral researchers for whom they are responsible.
Work with industry Partner Investigators to develop HDR research projects.
Are eligible to receive Training Centre funding for travel to Centre events.

Generally employed by one of RadInnovate’s Partner Organisations in industry or government.
Named on the ARC Research Management System (RMS), either from the grant proposal or added through a Variation of Funding Agreement.
Take significant intellectual responsibility for project planning and conduct, strategic decisions and communication of results.
Have the relevant skills and experience to contribute to the project.
Commit to carrying out the project rather than acting only as a supplier of resources for work largely undertaken by others.
Provide effective supervision, support and mentoring of research personnel as required.
Supervise RadInnovate HDR student or students.
Work with Chief Investigators and, where applicable, Associate Investigators to develop HDR research projects.
Travel to Training Centre events is generally funded by the relevant Partner Organisation.

Industry and government investigators who bring relevant expertise, shared intellectual responsibility and supervision to RadInnovate projects.

Senior university researchers who contribute specialist intellectual and strategic expertise to the centre.

Senior researchers employed at a university who are not listed as a Chief Investigator.
Participate in Training Centre research projects and act as HDR student supervisors.
Make an intellectual and strategic contribution to the Training Centre in their specific areas of expertise.
Are eligible to receive Training Centre funding for travel to Centre events.

Recruited to RadInnovate and employed at least 0.5 FTE at either the Australian National University or Adelaide University.
Encouraged to spend significant time conducting research with one or more Partner Organisations.
Ensure effective supervision, support and mentoring of HDR candidates.
Are eligible to receive Training Centre funding for travel to Centre events, relevant external conferences, fieldwork, industry placements and other Centre grant schemes.

Postdoctoral researchers employed through RadInnovate who contribute to research delivery, industry engagement and HDR development.

Research Doctorate and Masters by Research candidates undertaking industry projects through RadInnovate.

A Research Doctorate or Masters by Research candidate completing a research program at either the Australian National University or Adelaide University.
The supervisory panel consists of Chief Investigators—one from each university—a relevant industry Partner Investigator and Associate Investigators where applicable.
The research project is co-designed by Chief Investigators and Partner Investigators, and Associate Investigators where applicable, to meet industry needs and result in a thesis of original work.
Conduct research for a minimum total of one year of full-time placement with one or more Partner Organisations outside the higher education sector over the project activity period.
Are eligible to receive Training Centre funding for travel to Centre events, relevant external conferences, fieldwork, industry placements and other Centre grant schemes.

HDR students who are not funded through Training Centre funds, including ARC, university or Partner Organisation funds.
Undertake research related to the RadInnovate research pillars.
Are invited by RadInnovate to attend specific Centre events that contribute to building a network of HDR students.
Are not eligible to receive Training Centre funding for travel to Centre events.

HDR students whose related research connects them with selected RadInnovate activities without Training Centre funding.

University professional staff responsible for the Centre’s administration, governance, reporting, operations and communications.

Professional employees of either the Australian National University or Adelaide University.
Undertake the business management, corporate governance and administrative responsibilities of the Training Centre.
Support the Centre Director, Deputy Director and researchers in the smooth running, reporting and communications of the Training Centre.