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The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Initiative
On 26 February 2008, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, the Hon. Senator Kim Carr, announced his plans for a new research quality and evaluation system.
The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative assesses research quality within Australia's higher education institutions using a combination of indicators and expert review by committees comprising experienced, internationally-recognised experts.
ERA uses leading researchers to evaluate research in eight discipline clusters.
ERA will detail areas within institutions and disciplines that are internationally competitive, as well as point to emerging areas where there are opportunities for development and further investment.
A 2009 trial of ERA evaluated the Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences (PCE) and Humanities and Creative Arts (HCA) clusters, and informed the full 2010 process.
The national report for both these trials is now available.
You will find more information about the ERA initiative by clicking on these links:
- ERA 2010
- Trial 2009
- Current Consultations
- Liaison Officers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Copyright
- ERA Newsletter
- Presentations
- Media Releases
- Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC)
- Contacts
