​BCE is committed to fostering a research culture in line with the BCE vision, mission and values. 

In 2023, due to an increased volume of research applications, BCE is prioritising research projects that: 

• benefits BCE, staff and students by addressing one or more of BCE’s four priority areas:
• Improving learning outcomes for our students
  
• Innovating for future Catholic schooling
  
• Strengthening our workforce to support our students
  
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all
  
• aligns with the Brisbane Catholic Education Strategic Plan
• is of high quality and always protects the safety and wellbeing of staff and students involved
• meets National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research requirements.

Researchers must apply for approval before seeking the participation of the BCE office or schools. In addition, a research application must be submitted for:

• use of BCE data not already in the public domain
• research with BCE to be disseminated outside of BCE e.g. academic publication, conference paper, webinars, online post, in a library or used in the media or advertising.

A request to conduct research in the Brisbane Catholic Education office or in schools must be made using the appropriate application form:

• Research Application Form: for research projects involving BCE offices or schools and collaborative research partnerships
• Capstone Applied Research Application Form: for Masters degree students (semester 2)
• National Application Form: for research projects involving multiple states and territories
• Advertising Research in BCE Form: for advertising research in the BCE office or schools.

Applicants must read the Research Application guide, which describes BCE’s requirements.

Contact

Please email Research@bne.catholic.edu.au