Assistance for Researchers

Preparing Research Budgets - Salaries and On-Costs

Research grant applications must quote the salary rates that will be applicable in the grant year.

ARC Salary Rates are generally set salary rates and on-costs for each round of ARC applications. Check the current application guidelines for further details.

NHMRC Salary Rates are generally set salary rates and on-costs for each round of NHMRC applications. Check the current application guidelines for further details..

For other applications use the current University of Newcastle Salary Rates for all staff unless specified differently in the guidelines.

Salary on-costs are the extra taxes and costs that have to be paid under NSW law.

If you require information about the levels of duties for research staff refer to the HEW level descriptors or contact Human Resource Services.

Please Note:

Granting bodies often cap salary and salary on-costs at a lower rate that does not meet the requirements of the University of Newcastle Enterprise Agreement, which prescribes the salary ratesto be paid at the University. Any short fall in funds is to be met from other sources or by reducing the period of employment.
Consider and account for salary increments and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements awaiting endorsement and finalisation.