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Listing all of 49 research organisations out of 331 total research organisations.
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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 Southern Queensland – Toowoomba UniSQ
UniSQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, health, materials engineering, astrophysics, space and defence, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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University of Southern Queensland – Springfield UniSQ
UniSQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, materials engineering, astrophysics, space and defence, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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University of Southern Queensland – Ipswich UniSQ
UniSQ is recognised for research in agriculture, regional development, health, materials engineering, astrophysics, space and defence, computational sciences and regional wellbeing.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Trusted Autonomous Systems Limited TAS
Trusted Autonomous Systems Limited was spun out of Australia’s first Defence Cooperative Research Centre, and is uniquely equipped to deliver world-leading autonomous and robotic technologies to enable trusted and effective cooperation between humans and machines.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites TPRG
The Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites undertakes R&D into new bioderived and biodegradable 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 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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Tactical Research Unit TRU
The Tactical Research Unit (TRU) conducts bespoke research to improve the wellbeing, occupational performance, and safety of tactical personnel (military & first responders).
Size: Up to 20 research staff
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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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Robotics Innovation Centre CSIRO
The Robotics Innovation Centre tests and evaluates robotic systems that fly, float, dive, drive or walk.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Banyo Pilot Plant Precinct
The Banyo Pilot Plant Precinct supports research in energy storage and battery testing, civil and structural engineering, and bioprocessing.
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: 20–100 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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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 Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre QMNC
QMNC’s capabilities include microtechnology, nanotechnology and micro/nanosystems, microelectronics, and expertise in fundamental theory of materials.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation Ltd QCIF
QCIF Digital Research participates in and enables research excellence through applied AI; informatics; advanced computing; data and software solutions. Our mission is to accelerate research excellence and societal impact.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies QCAT
QCAT is the largest integrated research and development precinct for the resources and associated advanced technology industries in Australia.
Size: 300–500 research staff
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Queensland Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing AMPAM
AMPAM is dedicated to discovering new materials engineering and manufacturing technologies to benefit key economic and social sectors in Australia
Size: 20–100 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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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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Mount Kent Observatory
Mt Kent Observatory is Queensland professional astronomical research facility, and is located at a dark-sky site outside Toowoomba in southern Queensland
Size: 20–100 research staff
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James Cook University – Townsville 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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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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Institute for Space, Defence and Advanced Technology IAESS
ISDAT provides a dedicated facility for Space and Defence research with a focus on hypersonic propulsion systems, rockets, advanced materials and astrophysics.
Size: 100–200 research staff
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Griffith University – Nathan Griffith
Nathan is Griffith’s foundation campus with research strengths ranging from environmental sciences, engineering, IT, archaeology, and corporate sustainability to Asian studies, education, criminology, psychology, social sciences, humanities and biosciences.
Size: 700 plus research staff
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Griffith University – Brisbane City Griffith
Griffith University Brisbane City Campus brings together the South Bank creative arts precinct and the Treasury Building (opening 2027) that will host business, law, and IT in the CBD.
Size: 100–200 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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Earth Observation Research Centre EORC
We use remotely sensed Earth observation and field data, algorithms and codes, to measure, map and monitor biophysical properties in terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic environments.
Size: Up to 20 research staff
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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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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 Organic Photonics & Electronics COPE
COPE is an interdisciplinary chemistry and physics centre specialising in organic semiconductor materials and devices.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis CMM
The Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM) is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and service centre.
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 Hypersonics CFH
Centre of Hypersonics is globally recognised as the leading university-based hypersonics research group.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems CHFSTS
The CHFSS brings together experts from various disciplines to conduct collaborative research on issues impacting safety and productivity.
Size: Up to 20 research staff
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Centre for Future Materials CFM
CFM is the leading research centre in Australia in engineered composite materials for aerospace and defence, resilient infrastructure, clean energy and environment and bio-medical technologies.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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Centre for Astrophysics CA
The Centre for Astrophysics delivers internationally-cited astronomical and space sciences research
Size: Up to 20 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 Technology Research Unit Data61
The Technology Research Unit brings together expertise across AI, robotics, cybersecurity, quantum and advanced manufacturing to build a more productive, resilient, and globally competitive future.
Size: 300–500 research staff
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Boeing Research and Technology Australia Centre BRTAC
Boeing Research and Technology Australia Centre brings together Boeing and UQ researchers to collaborate on the next great advances in aerospace.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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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: 20–100 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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ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems EQUS
EQUS conducts world-leading research to exploit the potential of quantum science and develop a range of transformational technologies that will benefit society.
Size: 20–100 research staff
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