Scope of Network Objectives

1. To enhance the scale and focus of research by:
   
   
   • Integrating regionally-dispersed pockets of Asia-Pacific research excellence
   • Providing broader opportunities for research scholars and early-career researchers to participate in research-training and management programs that draw on a national pool of expertise extending beyond their home institutions.
   • Organising a schedule of programs that draws attention to large-scale, inter-disciplinary and inter-regional issues.


2. To encourage more inter-disciplinary approaches to research by:
   
   
   • Structuring programs around major current issues that bring together area specialists, discipline specialists, and professional researchers in government, industry and the community.
   • Fostering the creation of mutually-beneficial research partnerships dealing with issues and problems that transcend the capacity of individual researchers, institutions, and disciplines.


3. To facilitate collaborative and innovative approaches to planning and research by:
   
   
   • Inviting participation by government agencies, community bodies and peak professional organizations in the conduct of Network programs and activities.
   • Incorporating targeted activities into scheduled Network programs to encourage collaborative and innovative approaches to planning and research – including research training and management activities for early career researchers.