http:///Copyright The State of Queensland () 2010-2013.webmail@communities.qld.gov.au () Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:05:00 +1000 - http:///#Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:05:00 +1000<link>http:///</link><description><p>Applications for research projects are appraised by our <a href="http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety/about-us/research/research-contacts">Major Projects and Review team</a> and final approval of projects is at the discretion of our <a href="http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/gateway/about-us/director-general">Director-General</a>.</p> <p>To be considered for departmental support, research needs to be:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>relevant</strong> - closely linked to strategic direction of our department </li> <li> <strong>applicable</strong> - able to be applied to critical aspects of the various services including the child protection system </li> <li> <strong>comprehensive</strong> - sufficiently inclusive to represent actual practices </li> <li> <strong>methodologically sound</strong> - use processes that achieve reliable and valid data </li> <li> <strong>multi-disciplinary</strong> - crossing and going beyond the traditional disciplines involved in human service delivery</li> <li> <strong>inclusive of a range of types of research</strong> - quantitative and qualitative, longitudinal case studies, economic and mathematical modelling and clinical research studies </li> </ul> <h2>Further information</h2> <p>Further information or enquiries about the research approval process, or to obtain research application forms for in-principle support to conduct research, or approval to conduct research, please contact the <a href="http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety/about-us/research/research-contacts">Major Projects and Review unit</a>.</p></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:05:00 +1000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>