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CONSULTANCY
CQUniversity Australia researcher expertise and University facilities can be engaged by industry to provide a range of testing services on a fee-for-service basis. CQUniversity consultants can also be engaged to undertake confidential research activities where the data and results are owned wholly by the commissioning industry party.
CONTRACT OR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS
Contract or collaborative research projects range from smallscale, short-term projects to major multi-year collaborative projects. Industry partners may fully fund the direct research costs of the projects or partner with CQUniversity to leverage funding from agencies such as the Australian Research Council or state government programs such as the Queensland Government Accelerate Partnerships Program.Ownership of intellectual property arising from the research activities are negotiated on a project-by-project basis.
INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOP-UP SCHOLARSHIPS
Industry scholarships and top-up scholarships can target dedicated full-time student research projects in particular areas of industry need. Research projects may range from
two years (Master by Research) to three to four years (PhD). Scholarship stipends typically cover living expenses and associated costs for students and range from $25 000 to
$30 000 per year and $5000 to $10 000 per year for top-ups. Scholarship awardees may commence at any time during the year.
FUNDED PLACES
Funded places allow industry the opportunity to sponsor nominated students to undertake research higher degrees in specified research areas. The industry sponsor covers the cost of a full fee-paying place for the student, ranging from $20 000 to $25 000 per year. Funded place-holders may commence their studies at any time during the year. Many of these students also enjoy the opportunity to work for the industry partner while undertaking their studies.
For further information about sponsoring research or consultancy at CQUniversity please contact the Office of Research Services.
Email research-connect@cqu.edu.au or call +61 7 4970 7330.
Divison of Research (Bldg 32 Level 2)
CQUniversity Australia
Bruce Highway
North Rockhampton QLD 4701
Australia
