UoA Research

Transforming the Future Through Research

At the University of Adelaide, we push the boundaries of human knowledge across 30+ research institutions, driving global solutions in health, climate, technology, and the arts.

Our Research Excellence

Global Rankings

Ranked in the top 1% globally for research impact (QS 2024), with 18 research institutes leading fields in AI, quantum physics, and sustainable agriculture.

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Innovation

We've pioneered the first quantum internet protocol, AI-based crop disease detection systems, and renewable energy solutions deployed across 35+ countries.

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Global Partnerships

Collaborations with CERN, NASA, and the World Health Organization, co-developing vaccines for emerging diseases and space research missions.

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Key Research Areas

AI & Robotics

Developing ethical AI solutions for healthcare, autonomous systems, and climate science

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Sustainable Energy

Pioneering solar, wind, and hydrogen research solutions to meet global renewable energy challenges

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Quantum Computing

Building the quantum infrastructure of the future with government and private sector partners

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Medical Science

Advancing cancer treatments, vaccine development, and medical imaging technologies

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Research Funding Opportunities

Government Grants

Access to Australian Research Council (ARC) funding worth $25M annually for university researchers

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Industry Collaboration

Partner with tech and manufacturing firms for co-funded research projects with $120M+ annual industry investment

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Student Fellowships

$2M available in research scholarships for postgraduate and early-career researchers

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World-Class Facilities

AI Supercomputer

2.5 exaflop AI research computing cluster with 512 GPUs

Medical Imaging Lab

3 Tesla MRI and PET/CT scanners for biomedical research

Nuclear Physics Lab

Cyclotron facility for isotopic research and production