Salary Advice, Oncosts + Scales

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Requests for research staff on internal and external funding applications must be made in accordance with the following HR guidelines:

• Guidelines for the use of Research Classification Descriptors
• Research Only Classification Descriptors
• Research Job Evaluation Form
• QUT salary scales and normal QUT oncosts

For all non-ARC and non-NHMRC grant applications, use current QUT salary scales and normal QUT oncosts.

Please contact your Faculty HR advisor for advice about appointing research staff.

NHMRC Grants

Use the NHMRC Personnel Support Packages (PSPs) and do not add provision for on-costs.

ARC Grants

Research Associates and Senior Research Associates: Salaries for Research Associates and Senior Research Associates must be budgeted at QUT Salary Scales. However you use 28% oncosts as indicated in the ARC Funding Rules.

Admin and Technical Staff: Salaries for Administration and Technical Staff must be budgeted at current QUT Salary Scales. However you use 28% oncosts as indicated in the ARC Funding Rules.

For Fellowships, APAIs and Teaching Relief: Use ARC Salary Scales and Stipend Rates as stipulated in the ARC Funding Rules.