Research
Members of the IRU are all research-intensive institutions with international reputations and world-leading expertise in their specialist fields. Six members are ranked in the world’s top 500 universities by the THE-QS World University Rankings 2009, with some achieving rankings in the top 100-300 in specific subject areas. Central to our shared ethos is an emphasis on conducting high quality cross-disciplinary research recognised for its impact and relevance to the critical challenges and opportunities facing regional, national and international communities. The group collectively attracts A$310 million per annum in research funding from national research agencies, industry and public sector agencies including local and state governments, rising to A$450 million when performance-based government block grants are included. The members are core partners in half of all Australian Co-operative Research Centres (CRCs). The CRC Program links researchers with industry and government, and emphasises research application.
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