Priorities
Shortlisted questions - 2020
The following questions have been shortlisted for funding applications for 2020.
RLRC invite universities/research institutions to lodge an Expression of Interest, to
- transform a shortlisted question into a specific research topic
- propose how the applicant would research this area
- apply for funding for their research proposal
If a university wishes to apply for funding for a research question that is not listed as a shortlisted priority, then an application can be lodged. However, depending upon the number and quality of applications received, and based on the funding pool available, the Research Committee may choose to direct funding to questions shortlisted as priorities.
For information on previously funded or endorsed research, please visit the Projects page.
Priority areas for research in 2019
Early in a season, the Rugby League Research Committee invite key stakeholders to propose priority areas that the game should fund research for the following season. The key stakeholders are:
- NRL departments
- Standing committees formed by the NRL/ARLC
- Telstra Premiership clubs
- State Leagues
- RLPA
In 2019, the Committee held workshops in Sydney and Brisbane, where key stakeholders were invited to propose and discuss research priorities. Subsequently, stakeholders were surveyed to rate and rank those priorities. Following this process, a shortlist of research questions was created (as listed above).
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