Research centres and institutes
Researchers in the Faculty of Science are involved in numerous collaborative research ventures, both in Australia and across the world, and accommodate over 20 Fellows of learned academies.
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Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP)
ACAP's objective is to develop the next generation of photovoltaic technologies, providing a pipeline of opportunities for performance increase and cost reduction.
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Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
AMSI integrates research, education and industry to deliver mathematical and statistical capability and provide a strong base for national innovation.
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Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute
Bio21 Institute is a multidisciplinary research centre, specialising in medical, agricultural and environmental biotechnology.
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Centre for Anthropogenic Pollution Impact and Management
CAPIM collaborates with government and industry on interdisciplinary pollution research to provide a healthier, safer and more sustainable future.
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Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics
CAIDE facilitates cross-disciplinary research, teaching and leadership on the ethical, regulatory and legal issues relating to Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies.
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Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis
CEBRA develops tools, methods, guidelines and protocols to improve risk analysis, with a special focus on biosecurity.
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Mathematical Research Institute MATRIX
MATRIX is where world leading researchers and experts from business and industry come together to collaborate.
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Melbourne Centre for Data Science
MCDS is forging a vibrant, research-rich and engaging interdisciplinary environment to lead advances in data science for the benefit of society.
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Melbourne Integrative Genomics
MIG is an interdisciplinary initiative that aims to understand biological systems, with a focus on genomes as the blueprint for each system
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Melbourne Interdisciplinary Research Institutes
The Melbourne Interdisciplinary Research Institutes bring together researchers from across the University to tackle society’s complex problems in innovative ways.
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NESP Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub
The CAUL Hub contributes to making our air cleaner and our cities greener, more biodiverse and more liveable.
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NESP Threatened Species Recovery Hub
The Threatened Species Recovery Hub brings together leading ecological experts to carry out research that improves the management of Australia’s threatened species.
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National Centre for Coasts and Climate
The NCCC works with stakeholders to identify the best ways of addressing climate change impacts in Australian coastal ecosystems.
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Peter Cook Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage Research
The Peter Cook Centre for CCS Research works to develop environmentally and socially acceptable, cost effective carbon capture and storage solutions for a carbon constrained world.
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Statistical Consulting Centre
The Statistical Consulting Centre (SCC) provides statistical services to business, industry, government and the academic world.