As one of Australia’s leading providers of engineering research, the School of Engineering has a long and successful history of working with industry to deliver research solutions specific to company needs. Examples include:
- developing lighter materials
- achieving production efficiencies
- reducing waste.
You can find out more about the research expertise at the School of Engineering by accessing the University’s
UQ Researchers database.
Types of Research collaboration
- Australian Research Council Linkage Programs
The ARC is an independent body established by the Australian Government to advance Australia’s capacity to undertake quality research. An ARC
Linkage Grant is an effective way to leverage your research dollar, giving you access to university expertise to solve your company's research and development challenges.
Your organisation can partner with School researchers to apply for a grant that, together with a contribution from your organisation, provides the critical mass to get research underway. School staff will coordinate the paperwork. The ARC brokers agreements with industry partners that take care of all the statutory requirements.
- Joint School of Engineering and Industry/Government Research Contracts
Organisations can partner directly with SoE to establish agreements to undertake research and development. Contact Mr Howard Leemon, Manager of Innovation and Commercial Development to help put you in touch with the right expertise.
- Joint School of Engineering and Industry Research Scholarships
Organisations can partner with SoE to co-fund scholarships to research higher degree (Masters and PhD) students working on projects in which the industry partner may have an interest.
- Commercialisation services
Joint R&D sometimes leads to innovations with commercial potential. UQ’s subsidiary company,
UniQuest Pty Ltd, plays a vital role in taking collaborative research successes to the world. A high profile example is
Hydrexia, a company finding new ways to store hydrogen.
The School of Engineering has established strategic partnerships with some of the world’s most recognised companies (
Formal Industry Partnerships). These partnerships supply funding for research and development and attract world-class experts to the School.
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