Table 2

Characteristics of the researchers

CharacteristicsResearchers (n=215)
Current academic level (example role)Per cent
 Level A (assistant lecturer)7
 Level B (lecturer)19
 Level C (senior lecturer)27
 Level D (associate professor)15
 Level E (professor)24
 Prefer not to answer1
 Missing7
Location of primary institution
 Major city, Group of Eight (Go8)*51
 Major city, not Go837
 Regional4
 Prefer not to answer1
 Missing7
Chief investigator (CI) role
Grants currently held
 None32
 1–243
 3–49
 5–64
 Missing13
Proposals submitted in the latest round
 None15
 1–249
 3–422
 5–62
 Missing12
  • Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

  • *Research-intensive university as part of the Go8.

  • †Funding rules stipulate a maximum of six grants per CI.