Research Performance

The University actively supports the development of world-class research in an increasingly competitive environment. We are  ranked within the top 100 universities globally, according to the Times Higher Education.

We are continuing to improve our research performance by investing in excellence, and by exploring new, innovative ways of collaborating that will ensure we generate high quality research outcomes closely aligned to state, national and international research priorities. Our research performance contributes to an outstanding research training environment, producing highly skilled graduates who will be future leaders in their chosen field.

• Research Income
• Go8 Per Capita Income
• Publications
• Higher Degree by Research Student Completions

Research Income

The University of Adelaide acheived a 25% increase in total research funding in 2008.

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Research income sources:

• Category 1 (National Competitive Grants)
• Category 2 (Other Public Sector Funding)
• Category 3 (Industry and Other Funding)
• Category 4 (Cooperative Research Centre Funding)

Go8 Per Capita Income

In 2008, the University of Adelaide's investment in research activities exceeded a quarter of a billion dollars, with the University of Adelaide ranking second in Australia in terms of competitive research income per capita.

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Publications

The total number of publications produced by the University of Adelaide consistently increases annually, including peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, books and book chapters.

Based on Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR, formerly DEEWR) reporting.

Higher Degree by Research Student Completions

The University of Adelaide has a strong tradition of training outstanding researchers through our PhD and masters programs. Successful completion of these research programs continues to increase each year, reflective of the dedicated and enthusiastic supervision, world-class facilities and suportive environment provided to our HDR students

Postgraduate research qualifications can include:

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Professional Doctorate
• Masters by research
• Remote Ph.D and Masters by research
• Higher Doctorate

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