Queensland science capability directory

The Queensland science capability directory provides information on the State’s research centres, institutes, facilities, research hospitals, precincts, laboratories and other research organisations across Queensland.

Listing all of 151 research organisations out of 327 total research organisations.

Visualisation and Interactive Solutions for Engagement and Research VISER

VISER works with researchers and industry and government partners to develop innovative ways of modelling, visualising and interpreting complex information using technology.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast – Sunshine Coast USC

The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast – Gympie USC

The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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University of the Sunshine Coast – Fraser Coast USC

The University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked well above or above world standard in nine key research areas.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland – Toowoomba USQ

USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland – Springfield USQ

USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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University of Southern Queensland – Ipswich USQ

USQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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Uniquely Australian Foods

Uniquely Australian Foods is transforming the native food and agribusiness sector through scientific, social, economic and legal research on native foods, plants and ingredients.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Tropical Weeds Research Centre

Research at the Tropical Weeds Research Centre is focused on managing tropical environmental and agricultural pests.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Tropical Forests and People Research Centre TFPCC

The TFPCC focuses on smallholder and community-based forestry in tropical and subtropical regions and countries.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Translational Polymer Research Group TPRG

The Translational Polymer Research Group undertakes R&D into new polymer materials and composites.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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The University of Queensland – St Lucia UQ

The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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The University of Queensland – Herston UQ

The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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The University of Queensland – Gatton UQ

The University of Queensland is one of the world’s top 50 universities, with globally significant breakthroughs and innovations that include cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil®.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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The Museum of Tropical Queensland

The Museum of Tropical Queensland focus is on researching and interpreting the cultural and natural heritage of tropical Queensland

Size: 20–100 research staff
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The Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics program iLAuNCH

The iLAuNCH Trailblazer is building Australia’s enduring space capability through the commercialisation of projects, a fast-track accelerator, and skills development to build the workforce of the future.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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The Chemistry Centre

The Chemistry Centre is the leading centre for the analysis of Queensland soils, plants, sediments and waters to support government and other research projects.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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The Centre for Disaster Studies CDS

We facilitate sustainable community based disaster management through the effective delivery of research outputs and relevant partnerships.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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The Cairns Institute TCI

The Institute is committed to understanding and informing the critical processes of transformation that will shape the future wellbeing of tropical communities and environments.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network TERN

TERN delivers quality data, tools and expertise to understand Australia’s environment and so enable its management for sustainable social and economic benefit.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Sustainable Minerals Institute SMI

A unique collective of six inter-disciplinary research centres and Centre of Excellence developing and applying sustainable development principles to the resources industry.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Sustainability Research Centre SRC

The research focus for the Sustainability Research Centre is societal adaptation – more specifically, understanding the social dimensions of environmental change.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Sugar Research Australia Limited SRA

SRA invests in and manages a portfolio of RD&E projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Seaweed Research Group

The USC Seaweed Research Group provides world-class ross-disciplinary seaweed research - the largest aquaculture crop in the world.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Samford Ecological Research Facility SERF

SERF provides researchers and students the opportunity to investigate the climate, environment, soil, water, vegetation and wildlife of a peri-urban ecosystem.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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- Energy
- Environment and nature
Rural Economies Centre of Excellence RECoE

RECoE is a first-of-its-kind rural economic research collaboration comprised of four Queensland Universities
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Robotics and Autonomous Systems Group

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Group is one of the leading robotics and autonomous systems research groups in the world.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture

Enhancing tropical aquaculture through genetic solutions. Focus: breeding, disease resistance, microbiomes. Partnerships for advanced genotyping and training.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Research Engineering Facility

The Research Engineering Facility support research in avionics automation, mechanical and civil engineering, electrical engineering, water treatment, and geology and ecology.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Research Computing Centre RCC

RCC helps University of Queensland researchers across disciplines make the most of the University’s eResearch technologies.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Remote Sensing Sciences RSS

The Remote Sensing Sciences uses satellite imagery, data from airborne platforms and field surveys to map and monitor landscapes in Queensland.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Reef and Rainforest Research Centre RRRC

The RRRC manages and delivers one of the world’s most comprehensive tropical environmental research portfolios.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Redlands and Queensland Crop Development Facility

Research for nursery, cut flower, parks and gardens, landscape and turf industries of Queensland

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Redden St Research Facility

The Facility provides accredited food testing microbiological laboratories for Far North Queensland, along with rapid testing for manufacturers and processes.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Queensland University of Technology – Kelvin Grove QUT

One of Australia’s top ten universities, QUT has strong links with industry, and an emphasis on innovation and application in its courses and research.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland University of Technology – Gardens Point QUT

One of Australia’s top ten universities, QUT has strong links with industry, and an emphasis on innovation and application in its courses and research.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland Museum

Queensland Museum is a museum of natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement that tells the changing story of Queensland.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Queensland Herbarium

The Queensland Herbarium is the centre for science, research and information on Queensland’s ecosystems and species of plants, fungi, algae and animals.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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- Biotechnology
- Environment and nature
Queensland Government Hydraulics Laboratory QGHL

The Queensland Government Hydraulics Laboratory provides technical expertise in coastal engineering and monitoring

Size: 20–100 research staff
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- Engineering
- Environment and nature
Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation Ltd QCIF

QCIF participates in and enables research excellence through applied AI; informatics; advanced computing; data and software solutions.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Queensland Brain Institute QBI

A world leader in neuroscience, Queensland Brain Institute researchers are working to understand the brain in order to better treat neurological disease.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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Queensland Bioscience Precinct QBP

The Queensland Bioscience Precinct is the largest research facility in Australia dedicated to human, plant and animal biotechnological research and commercialisation.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences QAEHS

QAEHS is multidisciplinary research centre with expertise in environmental health toxicology, microbiology and epidemiology

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation QAAFI

QAAFI significantly improves the competitiveness and sustainability of tropical and sub-tropical food, fibre and agribusiness sectors through its high-impact science.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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QUT Centre for Robotics QCR

The QUT Centre for Robotics research is used for agriculture, health, environmental and infrastructure monitoring, defence, manufacturing, mining and construction.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute QIMR

With a focus on the future of health, QIMR Berghofer is one of Australia’s largest medical research institutes

Size: 500–700 research staff
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Protein Expression Facility PEF

PEF delivers world-leading research services and innovative solutions for protein production using bacteria, yeast, baculovirus/insect cell and mammalian cell.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Northern Fisheries Centre NFC

The Northern Fisheries Centre undertakes research on sustainable production from tropical wild fisheries estuarine, inshore and offshore reef and mariculture of high-value species.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Nanomaterials Centre Nanomac

The Nanomaterials Centre has built a global reputation for developing innovative nanomaterials that address energy, environment and health challenges.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Moreton Bay Research Station MBRS

The Moreton Bay Research Station is uniquely positioned and easily accessible for field or laboratory-based research, conferences, workshops and educational groups.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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- Environment and nature
Max Planck Queensland Centre

The Max Planck Queensland Centre provides world leading interdisciplinary basic and applied research programs in the understanding of extracellular matrices.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Maroochy Research Facility

Research at the facility focuses on subtropical fruit and nut crops, biotechnology, post-harvest technology, sustainable production systems and agronomy.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant MRBPP

The MRBPP develops and demonstrates technologies that convert biomass into biofuels, green chemicals and other bioproducts for industry and research partners.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Law Futures Centre

The Centre brings together scholars and researchers from law and other disciplines to conduct research into reimagining the future of law, ensuring good governance and integrity

Size: 20–100 research staff
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James Cook University – Cairns JCU

With three tropical campuses spanning two countries, James Cook University (JCU) draws on its tropical locale for its teaching and research focus.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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International WaterCentre IWC

The IWC specialises in building the capacity of water leaders to create water sensitive futures through integrated and whole-of-water cycle thinking.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health ILAQH

ILAQH undertakes interdisciplinary research in the complex field of air quality and its impact on human health.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Integrative Legume Research Group ILRG

The ILRG is an internationally-renowned research network of plant scientists conducting cutting-edge research into predominantly legumes and other plant species.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Institute for Resilient Regions IRR

The Institute for Resilient Regions conducts research that enables rural, remote and regional communities to be resilient, adaptive, healthy, connected and collaborative.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Institute for Molecular Bioscience IMB

The Institute for Molecular Bioscience is a multidisciplinary life scientific research institute committed to improving quality of life through research and translation.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment ILSE

The institute aims to be a global leader in research into agricultural systems and the management of sustainable rural landscapes.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems IIIS

The Institute conducts fundamental research in ICT and applied research across health informatics, bioinformatics and environmental informatics.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Institute for Future Farming Systems – Rockhampton IFFS

The Institute for Future Farming Systems is CQUniversity’s agricultural research flagship, with a focus on precision systems and technologies for horticulture and beef cattle.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Institute for Future Farming Systems – Bundaberg IFFS

The Institute for Future Farming Systems is CQUniversity’s agricultural research flagship, with a focus on precision systems and technologies for horticulture and beef cattle.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Heron Island Research Station HIRS

Heron Island Research Station is internationally renowned for coral reef research and student training in marine sciences.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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- Environment and nature
Health and Food Sciences Precinct

The Precinct provides a collaborative environment for scientists to advance biosecurity, healthcare, food nutrition and technology

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Griffith University – Nathan GU

Griffith University’s research strengths range from the physical and natural sciences, engineering, IT, health and medicine to creative arts, social sciences and humanities

Size: 700 plus research staff
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Griffith University – Gold Coast GU

Griffith University’s research strengths range from the physical and natural sciences, engineering, IT, health and medicine to creative arts, social sciences and humanities

Size: 700 plus research staff
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Griffith Institute for Tourism GIFT

The mission of the Institute is to undertake and disseminate world-leading research in tourism, to effect academic and external impact.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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- Environment and nature
- Social sciences
Griffith Coastal and Marine Research Centre GMRC

The Griffith Coastal and Marine Research Centre conducts research and community engagement contributing to all aspects of sustainable management of coastal regions.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Griffith Climate Action Beacon CAB

Griffith Climate Action Beacon focuses on interdisciplinary research and cross-sectoral practice collaborations as catalysts for climate action.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct

The Precinct is a 200-hectare modern, multi-disciplinary research complex delivering next-generation medicine, advanced manufacturing, and innovation in preventative health care.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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Global Wetlands Project GLOW

The Global Wetlands Project (GLOW) elevates scientific understanding of critical issues facing coastal wetlands and builds online tools to help address these issues.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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- Environment and nature
Global Change Institute GCI

The Global Change Institute conducts multidisciplinary research to address the impacts created by technological innovation, population growth and climate change.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Genome Innovation Hub

The Genome Innovation Hub is a collaborative research centre working on projects in health, agriculture and the environment.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Forest Research Institute FRI

The broad specturm of research at the Forest Research Institute makes direct and meaningful contributions to the sustainability of our wooded landscapes.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Forest Industries Research Centre FIRC-USC

The Centre is focused on applied collaborative research that improves value and sustainability in the forest industry

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Forensic and Scientific Services FSS

FSS is the most comprehensive forensic and public health science facility in Australia providing expert analysis, advice and research.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Engage Research Lab

Engage Research Lab integrates technology, psychology, theory and practice to research, design, develop, evaluate and deploy real solutions to meet real community needs.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Ecosciences Precinct ESP

The Ecosciences Precinct is a highly collaborative working environment with researchers dedicated to solving some of the biggest environmental problems in Australia.

Size: 700 plus research staff
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Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation Dow Centre

The Dow Centre is focused on discovery and techno-economic assessment of engineering innovations for sustainable production and utilisation of energy, water and materials.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Department of Environment, Science and Innovation DESI

The department develops and coordinates science policy and supports and invests in research. It provides scientific information and advice to inform planning and management.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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Department of Agriculture and Fisheries DAF

DAF undertakes, supports and collaborates in a diverse suite of research programs to support sustainable and innovative agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors in Queensland.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Cyclone Testing Station CTS

CTS has unique experience in the performance of buildings in response to cyclones and storms, based on our damage surveys, full scale house tests and product evaluation tests

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia

The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) delivers industry-led research collaborations to develop new technologies, products and services.
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation CSIRO

CSIRO is one of the world’s most multidisciplinary research organisations with more than 5,000 experts based in 55 centres

Size: 700 plus research staff
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Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre CMERC

CMERC undertakes research that works with coastal industries and communities to support an economically and environmentally sustainable future.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Cities Research Institute CRI

The Institute focuses on trans-disciplinary research on the integration of infrastructure, economic development, place making and community in cities.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science CIPPS

CIPPS undertakes breakthrough research to transform peptide and protein science and unleash the power of nature’s biomolecules for challenges in health, agriculture and industry.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies CoralCoE

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies undertakes world-best integrated research for sustainable use and management of coral reefs.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Centre for the Environment

The Centre for the Environment research creates real-world solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for a Waste-Free World

The Centre for a Waste-Free World develop technologies and processes to transform waste into valuable circular commodities.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry CWiMI

Leading research for the sustainable management of water in the resources industry.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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- Environment and nature
- Mining/resources
Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research – Townsville TropWATER

The Centre is providing global leadership in tropical water and aquatic ecosystem research

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research – Cairns TropWATER

The Centre is providing global leadership in tropical water and aquatic ecosystem research

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Tropical Environmental and Sustainability Science TESS

TESS undertakes cutting-edge ecological and environmental research in the tropics for the wise management, conservation and sustainable use of tropical ecosystems.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Tropical Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology CTBMT

The Centre for Tropical Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology develops innovative solutions in tropical health, biodiversity and food production.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture CSTFA

CSTFA aims to provide knowledge that will underpin aquatic food security for Australia, the tropics and globally.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems CSAS

CSAS conducts research and engagement that enhances the management of agricultural enterprises as complex and embedded systems, maximising production and conservation outcomes.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Solar Biotechnology CSB

The Centre for Solar Biotechnology innovate and commercialise new solar powered technologies based on photosynthetic green algae.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security

The Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security combines science, innovation and experience to deliver solutions to significant global environmental problems.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Centre for Natural Gas CNG

The UQ CNG research centre conducts real-world gas research for the optimisation of operation and supply; environment; and social performance.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation CMLR

CMLR addresses the environmental challenges of the minerals industry with quality science

Size: 20–100 research staff
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- Environment and nature
- Mining/resources
Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis CMM

The CMM is an interdisciplinary collaborative research, teaching and service centre which provides access to cutting edge microscopy and microanalysis as well as imaging mass spectrometry microscopy and microanalysis as well as imaging mass spectrometry.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Materials Science CMS

The Centre for Materials Science is a fundamental scientific engine room for materials innovation, providing materials-based solutions to real-world applications.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Centre for Marine Microbiology and Genetics Research CMMG

The CMMG undertakes research to evaluate the risk to marine organisms and communities posed by climatic change and environmental contamination.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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- Environment and nature
- Tropical
Centre for International Trade and Business in Asia CITBA

CITBA provide businesses, governments, and partners expertise and knowledge in transformative economies, sustainability, and trade negotiations.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Horticultural Science CHS

CHS delivers improvements to productivity, profitability and sustainability of horticulture industries.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Crop Science QAAFI CPS

The Centre delivers research to target improved crops, crop protection systems, and sustainable production systems in tropical and sub-tropical environments

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Crop Health CCH

Research at the Centre for Crop Health provides an enhanced understanding of disease processes in farming systems to support an innovative, sustainable agricultural sector.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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- Environment and nature
- Food and agriculture
Centre for Cell Factories and Biopolymers CCFB

The CCFB develops innovative biomanufacturing and biomolecular engineering solutions for global challenges in health and sustainability.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy CCCEE

The Centre focuses on the development of enabling technological solutions for environmental assessment and remediation, and on new sources of renewable energy.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Bioinnovation

The interdisciplinary research at Centre for Bioinnovation focuses on sustainable production of aquaculture, horticulture and forestry systems and biodiversity conservation.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science CBCS

The Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science is a leading solution-oriented research group for biodiversity conservation.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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- Environment and nature
- Social sciences
Centre for Applied Climate Sciences ICACS

ICACS researches climate, agriculture and water and how these integrate into agricultural production and natural resource models to better manage risk and financial returns.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Animal Science CAS

CAS leads tropical livestock research and development in Australia to improve animal health, welfare and productivity, and pest and disease control.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy CABEN

Research to help feed the world sustainably and develop cleaner, greener bioproducts.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Agricultural Engineering CAE

The Centre develops solutions for a sustainable and profitable rural sector with research focusing on sustainable agriculture, energy use, water resources and food security.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Townsville CQUniversity

With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Rockhampton CQUniversity

With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Mackay CQUniversity

With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Gladstone CQUniversity

With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Cairns CQUniversity

With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Bundaberg CQUniversity

With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Queensland University – Brisbane CQUniversity

With more than 35,000 students across 24 campuses and locations, Central Queensland University is Australia’s largest regional university.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Central Analytical Research Facility CARF

CARF had purpose-built scientific laboratories for analysing physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of solids, liquids and gases.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Business Unit

CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere provides the large-scale multidisciplinary science to inform this use of Australia's marine environment.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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CSIRO Mineral Resources Business Unit

We are one of the largest minerals research and development groups in the world

Size: 100–200 research staff
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CSIRO Land and Water Business Unit

CSIRO Land and Water brings together interdisciplinary teams that combine biophysical and social sciences to develop solutions for complex environmental challenges.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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CSIRO Health and Biosecurity Business Unit CSIRO H&B

CSIRO's Health and Biosecurity lifts Australia's preparedness and responsiveness to health and biosecurity risks.

Size: 200–300 research staff
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CSIRO Data61 Business Unit Data61

Data61 has one of the largest collections of research and development expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science in the world.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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CSIRO Agriculture and Food Business Unit AF

The Agriculture and Food Business Unit is part Australia's national science organisation CSIRO, one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world.

Size: 200–300 research staff
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Bond University

Bond University, a private, not-for-profit university has targeted research areas including business, law, comparative construction, sports science, health sciences and medicine.

Size: 200–300 research staff
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Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct ATSIP

ATSIP is a precinct of complementary organisations dedicated to the research for sustainable management of tropical landscapes and waters

Size: 100–200 research staff
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- Environment and nature
- Tropical
Australian Tropical Herbarium ATH

The ATH is the premier botanical research centre for northern Australia and surrounds. Our scientists discover species, map vegetation, document plant uses and research evolution.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Australian Rivers Institute ARI

The Australian Rivers Institute is a world leader in catchment to coast research and education.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Australian Research Centre of Human Evolution ARCHE

ARCHE focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of the scale of ancient human migrations and the full story of the origins of the people in the Australasian region.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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- Environment and nature
- Social sciences
Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine – Townsville AITHM

AITHM is committed to collaboration to further our tropical health research and translate our findings into real benefits for communities.

Size: 200–300 research staff
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Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine – Cairns AITHM

AITHM is committed to collaboration to further our tropical health research and translate our findings into real benefits for communities.

Size: 200–300 research staff
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Australian Institute of Marine Science AIMS

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is the premiere tropical marine research agency in Australia.

Size: 100–200 research staff
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Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology AIBN

AIBN’s research excels at developing new products, processes and devices for improving society and the world through the innovative use of bioengineering and nanotechnology.

Size: 300–500 research staff
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Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology ACWEB

The Centre is internationally recognised for excellence in innovative water technology and management over the breadth of the urban industrial water cycle.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research ACPIR

Leading strategic research in collaboration with our Pacific Island neighbours

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Australian Centre for Health Law Research ACHLR

ACHLR research provides the evidence base for the constant reform which allows health law, policy and practice to keep pace with social change.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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Australian Centre for Ecogenomics

The Australian Centre for Ecogenomics brings together experts in genomics and metagenomics to explore and understand the microbial world

Size: 20–100 research staff
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- Environment and nature
Aus-China Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine ACCTERM

ACCTERM is a hub for international research collaboration developing technologies for tissue repair and regeneration using biomaterials, stem cells, and engineering approaches.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites

The Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites works to advance the development of bioplastic and biocomposite products for the new bioeconomy.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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ARC Research Hub for Driving Farming Productivity and Disease Prevention

The Hub works to increase farm production and disease prevention by advancing and transferring new artificial intelligence technologies into industrial deployment.

Size: 20–100 research staff
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture - UQ

Through an ability to predict and improve plant performance in diverse environments, we enable the sustainable and productive future of plants in nature and agriculture

Size: 100–200 research staff
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture - QUT

Through an ability to predict and improve plant performance in diverse environments, we enable the sustainable and productive future of plants in nature and agriculture

Size: 100–200 research staff
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ARC Centre of Excellence GETCO2

The ARC Centre of Excellence GETCO2 aims to develop the technology and capacity to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into valuable products, such as chemicals and fuels.

Size: Up to 20 research staff
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