Research
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Receive academic support, professional development and industry connection opportunities to make an impact with your research.
80%
Our research at or
above world standard
Our research excellence
Federation University research rated 80% at or above world standard out of fields of research submitted to the 2018 ERA assessment.
See our ERA rankingsGraduate Research School
Your Federation University research journey starts here with a higher degree by research.
Begin your research journeyWomen in research
Federation is committed to supporting gender equity within the University.
Learn about women in researchResearch priority areas
Our research is organised into three broad, cross-disciplinary research priority areas:
Health and wellbeing
Developing the best prevention, treatment and care for bodies and minds.
Society and the environment
Understanding and managing the world we live in, from the constructed to the natural.
Virtual, digital and computational environments
Exploring, analysing and creating our new reality through innovative technologies.
Research centres
Federation is bringing the best of its research together through its centres of collaborative and intensive research endeavour.
Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation
Harnessing the power of big data and technological innovation.
See more about CeRDIHealth Innovation and Transformation Centre
Transforming the future health and wellbeing sector.
See more about HITCFuture Regions Research Centre
Conserving, protecting and transforming our regions.
See more about FRRCCentre for Smart Analytics
Smart solutions for smarter, more resilient communities and industries.
See more about CSACentre for New Energy Transition Research
Preparing for the new energy of tomorrow, today.
See more about CfNETRCollaborative Evaluation and Research Centre
Supporting innovative research and evaluation to create a transformative impact.
See more about CERCFind an expert
Our researchers and academics are available for media comment in their fields of expertise, and for research supervision and examination.
View find an expertResearch and innovation
Federation is committed to conducting pioneering research and translating discoveries into new opportunities.
Support for staff and students
Further information and resources (including forms, policies, procedures, ethics meeting dates).
Get supportThe research executive team
This team leads our research strategy and supports our researchers in their vital work.
Meet the teamContact us
For research enquiries or assistance, get in touch with our research services team.
Contact us about research