Research
James Cook University is Australia’s leading tropical research university and is amongst the top 5% of universities worldwide for research excellence in the following fields: marine biology, sustainable tourism, disaster management, tropical diseases, health, rainforest ecology, remote and indigenous health, geology and environment.
The University’s tropical focus underpins its research mission, which has two complementary themes reflecting the University’s tropical and regional location. Our research and research training is concentrated on issues of global significance to industries and communities in the tropics. This focus is complemented by a commitment to the delivery of research benefits to the northern Queensland community. JCU is committed to research excellence by alignment to four major themes:
Research Collaborations
JCU is committed to collaboration with business, industry, government and the community to create lasting benefits for our region and a brighter future for the tropics generally. The University has entered into several partnerships to consolidate strengths, particularly in tropical science and innovation. JCU has partnerships with the following organizations:
The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) is an Australian Government funded initiative aimed at boosting world-class research and turning Australia’s scientific innovations into successful new products, services and technologies, an – in turn – making industries more efficient, productive and competitive.
JCU is a participant in eight CRCs and also plays an important parting the first Commonwealth Environment Research Faciltiy (CERF): the Marine and Tropical Sciences Research Facility (MTSRF).
Research Field Stations
The University has invested substantially in structures and facilities to support the research and development activities. These initiatives have been leveraged to obtain external investment and best value outcomes in facility development. The University has research field stations to conduct field site research in the tropical landscape:
Research Infrastructure
JCU’s research infrastructure includes:
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What’s inside:
James Cook University (JCU) is the second oldest university in Queensland and Australia’s leading university in the tropics. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vib
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JCU’s main campuses are in Townsville and Cairns , in tropical northern Queensland and an international campus, JCU Singapore . Courses are also offered at the Russo Higher Ed
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James Cook University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs through its four faculties:
Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences
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James Cook University is Australia’s leading tropical research university and is amongst the top 5% of universities worldwide for research excellence in the following fields: marine biology
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JCU provides a full range of support services and facilities for students to help them make the most of their time at the university.
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Entry Requirements
Undergraduate programs
JCU provides a guide to minimum academic entry requirements for Bachelor degrees. Some specialist degrees have a higher entry level. St
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AusAID Scholarships
The AusAID scholarships , which have been an important part of the Australian Government’s overseas aid program since the 1950s, provide opportunities for indivi
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