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Annual Giving

$87.2M

About

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a public research university headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, established in 1909. While technically an educational institution rather than a private philanthropic foundation, UQ operates significant charitable activities including research grants, donor-funded scholarships, and community programs supported by an estimated $87M+ in annual charitable revenue. UQ channels philanthropic giving through its development office to support research priorities in health, environment, technology, and Indigenous advancement.

Tips for Applicants

UQ does not operate as a traditional grant-making foundation. External organisations seeking funding should approach UQ's research partnerships or commercialisation offices (e.g., UniQuest) for research collaborations, or explore specific donor-funded programs listed on the UQ alumni and development website. Individuals may apply for scholarships through UQ's central scholarships portal.

Giving Philosophy

UQ's philanthropy focuses on advancing world-class research and education through strategic donor partnerships. The university operates a theory of change emphasizing that targeted investment in research capability, talent development, and infrastructure creates measurable societal impact. Donations are matched to university strategic priorities, with emphasis on translational research that addresses real-world problems in Queensland, nationally, and globally.

Notable Grants

■The University Of Queensland — $37,507,787

■The University Of Queensland — $37,461,349

■The University Of Queensland — $5,501,557

■The University Of Queensland — $5,428,200

■The University Of Queensland — $5,385,224

■The University Of Queensland — $5,325,939

■The University Of Queensland — $5,086,480

■The University Of Queensland — $4,987,260

■The University Of Queensland — $4,086,544

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2018	$87.2M	$2.0B	$3.8B	$3.3B
FY2017	$81.7M	$1.8B	$3.6B	$3.1B
2yr total	$168.9M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

The University Of Queensland

About

Tips for Applicants

Giving Philosophy

Notable Grants

ACNC Financial History

Grants in Database (570)

Polymeric materials of tailor-made macrocycles for selective anion capture. This project aims to develop an innovative class of adsorbent materials comprised of macrocycles (large cyclic molecules) ta

Gravity effects in quantum clocks and sensors: foundations and applications. Time is among the most precisely measurable quantities in physics, yet it is also the least understood concept in physics.

Australian Environmental Specimen Bank: advancing specimen bank capability. The aim of this LIEF is to advance Australia’s specimen banking capabilities through a new, enhanced national facility, the

Advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Technologies for Southeast Queensland. This project aims to establish an advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance capability and capacity at two of Queenslands' leading

Safeguarding dams and levees from internal erosion failure. This project aims to improve the reliability and robustness of quantifying the risk of internal erosion failure in dams and levees. Existing

Carbon Molecular Sieve Membranes for Organic Solvent Separation. Directly addressing the pressing challenge of organic solvent separation faced by numerous industries, the project aims to develop mole

A customised triple-beam microscope for precise fabricating/characterising . This project aims to establish a customised triple-beam microscope to enable precise fabrication and polishing (using ion b

An integrated analytical network for protein characterisation. This proposal aims to provide researchers with complementary tools for in-depth characterisation of proteins and proteomes, including the

Solar Photovoltaics forecasting for efficient power management. This ARC LIEF aims to establish a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) facility to support leading-edge Australian research in solar powe

Nanoarchitectured platform technology for molecular profiling of exosomes. The aim of this project is to develop a set of cutting-edge nanotechnologies and a nanofabrication strategy to create a highl

Molecular mechanisms that regulate the kinetics of neurotransmitter release. Information processing in the human brain plays important roles in normal behaviour and cognition, most of which require ra

A unique and overlooked microbial process scavenging two greenhouse gases. This project aims to perform the first-ever systematic investigation of a novel microbial process, in which two potent gases

An Advanced Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Facility in Queensland. The project aims to establish a world-class ultrafast laser spectroscopy facility to investigate how molecules interact with visible or

Empowering Users to Protect their Personal Privacy on Social Media. This Information Systems project aims to take a bold approach to finally overcome the paradoxical inertia of people who care about t

Nanocrystal Electron Diffraction Facility . This proposal aims to establish an advanced micro-crystal electron diffraction (MicroED) facility. Accurate determination of molecular structure is of cruci

The cognitive science of farsighted deliberation. Many fundamental decisions in life require us to deliberate about sooner versus later consequences. This cognitive psychology project aims to determin

High-Resolution Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy. This project aims to establish a national network for Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Imaging and Spectroscopy, with mic

A humanised sensory neuron high-throughput screening platform . Sensory neurons are responsible for converting external stimuli such as touch or temperature into graded electrical signals that allow u

Elucidating ATPase function during NLRP3 inflammasome assembly. Humans and animals are constantly exposed to microbes, which inhabit their external environment as well as body surfaces such as the ski

Brideprice, Conflict, and Violence Against Women in Asia. This study aims to investigate where, how and why brideprice facilitates armed conflict and violence against women. Emerging evidence shows pa

Keeping forces local for epithelial homeostasis. This project probes how epithelial cells use mechanical forces to communicate with one another in biological life. It tests the novel concept that nega

YhcB, a crucial player in the control of bacterial cell envelope biogenesis. All life depends on a cell envelope to enclose the chemical reactions that make life possible. But how do cell envelopes gr

Nuclear alarmins escalate tissue immune responses. Humans and other animals are constantly exposed to potential threats, including microbes on and near the body. Animals can live with such dangers bec

An integrated nano-bioengineered chip for enhanced molecular evolution. This project aims to develop a novel molecular evolution platform technology for the rapid selection of high value target bindin

Understanding the generation of hypothalamic sleep neurons. This Project aims to investigate the mechanisms controlling the formation of the sleep neurons in the hypothalamus. We all sleep, and normal

Super-resolving neurotransmitter release machinery during priming. Understanding how neurons communicate in the brain is one of the most challenging feats in neuroscience. The assembly of the molecula

Autocyclases: A new class of self-cyclising proteins. The biotechnology sector is emerging as an important economic strength in Australia. While the improved efficacy and selectivity of biomolecules h

Novel disinfection to combat antibiotic resistance . Control of antimicrobial resistance in water is critical. Disinfection in water and wastewater treatment plants is a vital barrier against antibiot

Development of a market relevant DNA nano-vaccine platform. DNA vaccine technology can potentially provide a rapid response to existing or new pathogens, but its market success has been limited. By ad

Robust, valid and interpretable deep learning for quantitative imaging. One of the biggest challenges in employing artificial intelligence is the “black-box” nature of the models used. This project ai

Engineering Tissue Organisation Using Intelligent Additive Biomanufacturing. This project aims to organize and shape the formation of lab-grown tissue by 3D printing structures which control the behav

The Role of Emotions in Marketing Cultured Meat. Traditional agriculture has a strong environmental impact. One solution to reduce this impact is cultured meat, which is meat created via a cell cultur

Enhanced force fields for computational drug design and materials research. This project aims to improve the atomic interaction functions used to calculate the structural, dynamic and thermodynamic pr

Tuning parallel applications on software-defined supercomputers. Supercomputers are used by many Australian industries and laboratories to make better products and perform critical predictions, and it

Structural basis of plant immune receptor signaling. Plants detect invading pathogens and trigger immune responses in a process called “effector-triggered immunity”, in which pathogen effector (avirul

Neuronal Control of Adaptive Walking. This project seeks to understand how signals from the brain control motor circuits so that an animal can adaptively walk across varying terrains in pursuit of its

Optimal Fundraising Design in a Competitive Market: A Unifying Framework. Increased competition from over 57,000 registered charities and a recent 6% decrease in individual donations, have increased t

Super-resolution platform to accelerate biological and molecular research. This application aims to establish a new molecular analysis platform integrating a microfluid capillary electrophoresis inter

A national network for magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Our proposed network of high-end facilities for solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy aims to establish cutting-edge capabilities

Cryogenic Experimental Laboratory for Low-background Australian Research. This project aims to build an open-access cryogenic facility in the only deep-underground physics laboratory in the southern h

Revealing the mechanobiology of neural tube formation. This project aims to understand the formation of the neural tube; a fundamental tissue structure that generates the brain and the spinal cord. Us

The psychology of gridlock: Compromise, coalitions, and radicalisation. This project aims to test an innovative psychological model of collective gridlock. Using interviews, surveys, experiments, smal

Microanalytical Facility Supporting Resources Development and Manufacturing. The project aims to establish a state-of-the-art electron probe microanalysis facility enabling accurate chemical analysis

Integrated high-throughput material synthesis and characterisation system. The program aims to develop an integrated mobile high-throughput robotic system for rapid screening of synthesis parameters a

Bioelectrochemical interconversion of the building blocks of life. This project aims to harness the efficiency of enzymes (Nature’s catalysts) by coupling them with an electrode for the electrochemica

Assessing the risks of extracting metals for the global energy transition. This project aims to produce the first of its kind online atlas that systematically documents the social, environmental and e

Changing the classification status quo with a global genome-based taxonomy. A grand challenge in biology is the reconstruction of the complete evolutionary history of life on our planet. A major hurdl

Lie superalgebra representations: a geometric approach. The concept of a Lie group provides a mathematical underpinning for the idea of symmetry in mathematics, physics and chemistry. The project aims

Critical Material Design Enabling Long-life Next Generation Batteries . Australia is at the forefront of raw materials extraction globally and there is enormous potential to capitalise on the battery

Fuzzy logics for graded reasoning in applied contexts. Many things we care about, such as friendship or safety, come in degrees, but our current systems for tracking information are not built to handl

Incorporating the gains from healthy ageing in health system planning. This project aims to develop evidence-based fit-for-purpose economic models for planning future capacity for public health progra

Designing low-toxicity and stable perovskites for solar energy conversion. Efficient solar energy conversion systems can significantly promote sustainable and low carbon-emission economy. This project

Ecological grief, wellbeing and resilience in the Great Barrier Reef . Adaptation to environmental change is a critical societal challenge that increasingly involves psycho-social factors such as ecol

Novel Propagation and Conservation Technologies for Australian Macadamia. Australia’s $850M macadamia industry is a booming contributor to regional growth with a strong domestic market niche. However

AM of MAX Phase parts for applications in extreme environments. This project aims to develop techniques to synthesize MAX Phase compound materials in-situ using laser additive manufacturing. The proje

Ductile grinding mechanism and technology of brittle single crystals. This project aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the removal mechanics of emerging brittle single crystals under grindi

How do Changes in Institutional Memory Affect Public Policy Processes? . This project will analyse how changes in institutional memory inside government impact on the effectiveness of public policy p

Reducing plate waste in hotels - which interventions are most effective? This project aims to quantify the comparative effectiveness of belief-based and choice-architecture-based interventions in redu

Rapid evolution, and the dynamics and stability of ecological communities. Population sizes of species go up and down and often we do not know why. This is a problem because changes in population size

Revealing bat antibody recognition mechanism against bat-borne viruses. Bats act as asymptomic reservoir hosts for numerous zoonotic viruses that are lethal in humans, indicating that the bat immune s

Advancing Analytical Query Processing with Urban Trajectory Data. This project aims to provide accurate, rapid, and comprehensive information to analyze transport and related infrastructure use in rea

What predictions can I trust? Stability of chaotic random dynamical systems. This project aims to make significant progress on the intricate question of global stability of non-autonomous chaotic dyna

Managing Carbon Offsets to Improve Australian Climate Policy Effectiveness. This project aims to evaluate the Emissions Reduction Fund-Australia’s flagship climate policy-by using a combination of sta

Nanoarchitectured anti-corrosion coatings for zinc-plated steel. Zinc-plated steel is widely used in buildings, households and vehicles, but the long-term performance is limited due to corrosion resul

Innovations in Demographic Modelling for Government Analysis and Planning. This project aims to create innovative and cutting-edge demographic models to better meet the needs of practitioners and rese

Portfolio projection of biodiversity responses under climate change. Organisms need to adapt and/or migrate to avoid critical population loss under climate change. Despite the importance of both proce

Integrating community and family aged care for diverse Australians . This project aims to identify optimal ways to integrate community and family care to support older Australians from diverse cultura

Validation of predicted solution processed organic semiconductor properties. Controlling organic semiconductor film morphology at a molecular level is key to advancing the performance of optoelectroni

Developing Polymer Electrolytes for Operational All-Solid-State Batteries. This project aims to advance the development of safe rechargeable all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) by innovating fluorinated

Hearing, social connectedness, and well-being of ageing adults in Australia. Hearing ability declines with age and hearing loss has a fundamental impact on an adult’s ability to communicate and, in tu

Exploring the Black Box of Archaeal Methane Metabolism. This project aims to build on new discoveries about how ancient microorganisms belonging to the Archaea that process methane, a significant gree

Understanding diversity: chemical and kinematic tracers of galaxy evolution. Understanding how galaxies form and evolve throughout the Universe is one of the biggest outstanding challenges in astrophy

Historical frontier violence: drivers, legacy and the role of truth-telling. This project aims to build data to identify the historical factors that incited frontier violence; quantify the legacy on c