Charles Darwin University
Donor-ContractorAbout
Charles Darwin University is a leading Australian university based in the Northern Territory, dedicated to providing higher education, conducting impactful research, and fostering community engagement. As a 'grantmaker' it offers a range of scholarships and research funding opportunities to support its students and advance knowledge.
Political Donations ($1.2M)
Top Contracts (top 5)
Giving Philosophy
Charles Darwin University's giving philosophy is deeply rooted in its mission to advance knowledge, provide accessible educational pathways, and support research that addresses critical regional, national, and global challenges. This is primarily achieved through scholarships for students, funding for research projects, and initiatives that strengthen community ties, particularly within Northern Australia.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants for scholarships should clearly articulate their academic achievements, demonstrate alignment with CDU's values or specific program objectives, and highlight any contributions to community or leadership potential. For research funding, proposals should be well-structured, innovative, and address a clear research gap, often with a focus on impact relevant to the Northern Territory or Australia.
Notable Grants
- Charles Darwin University, Civiltech Solutions, Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre — $1,200,000 (2026) — AI-powered robotic system to detect and repair cracked roads
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $385.2M | $403.9M | $974.4M | $-18,314,000 |
| 2022 | $363.7M | $341.2M | $871.7M | $22.2M |
| 2021 | $378.0M | $314.0M | $782.2M | $64.4M |
| 2020 | $343.9M | $302.0M | $690.0M | $44.7M |
| 2019 | $321.2M | $326.8M | $622.0M | $-5,704,000 |
| 2018 | $300.9M | $320.2M | $631.3M | $-19,147,000 |
| 2017 | $301.8M | $322.2M | $644.0M | $-19,525,000 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-54093513649
- ABN
- 54093513649
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.cdu.edu.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (18)
- Charles Webbboard member
- Craig Grahamboard member
- Dick Guitboard member
- Jonathan Charles Masonboard member
- Ken Daviesboard member
- Louise Kingboard member
- Maged Mohamedboard member
- Mark Munnichboard member
- Raymond Simpsonboard member
- Rodney Peakeboard member
- Ruth Schubertboard member
- Scott Bowmanboard member
- Paul Hendersonchair
- Mr David Georgeother
- Ms Felicity Coullother
- Ms Katie Lahey AMother
- Professor Scott Bowman AOother
- The Hon Paul Henderson AOother
Financials
- Revenue
- $425.0M
- Assets
- $974.4M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 264
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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This entity has both donated to political parties (14 donations totalling $1.2M) and holds government contracts (150 contracts worth $64.8M).