The ARA Consumer Research Advisory Committee will independently assess each proposal based on its merits, value for money, potential research impact, and other metrics as below:
- The project aims and expected actionable outcomes for retailers.
- Proposed method that will address the research problem.
- The time frames for delivery – a maximum of 12 weeks.
- Data collection efficiency – projects where the researcher proposes to collect their own data considered more favourably.
- How the researcher plans to engage with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and their members.
- Value for money (projects must be under $10,000). Travel costs not normally funded.
- Researcher’s qualifications and experience.
These funding opportunities are only available for permanent academic researchers at QUT.