Work with our researchers

At Victoria University we are committed to research with purpose that is inspiring, life-changing and world-changing, undertaken in close partnership with the communities that we serve.

We have an outstanding tradition of successful research collaborations with government, industry, fellow universities and community partners.

Collaborate with our experts in computing, economics, education, sport, health, transport and logistics, sustainable industries, social issues, structural engineering, trades and more to boost your organisation.

Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos developed the first immunotherapy vaccines for cancer.

Our research principles

We are committed to research with impact in planetary health – which recognises our responsibility for creating a healthier and more harmonious world.

Shaping the future

High-impact, real-world research that matters.

Innovation & impact

Breaking new ground with our partners.

Strong relationships

Trusted advice for industry, government and communities.

Ethical practice

Enabling change that prioritises justice, equity and diversity.

Boost your business with research

We deliver tailored and competitively priced solutions to help you achieve your business goals – no matter the size of your organisation.

Innovative packaged solutions

Our innovative packaged solutions help you discover new and marketable processes, products and services – maximising value and leveraging competitive advantage.

Build your reputation and create new opportunities for your business.

Research & development tax incentives

Victoria University is a Registered Research Service Provider that is recognised as having expertise to perform research and development on behalf of other companies.

The R&D Tax Incentive program helps businesses offset some of the costs of doing R&D to incentivise businesses to undertake R&D and innovate.

About the tax-incentive program

The program is open to firms who are conducting eligible R&D, including R&D activities contracted through Registered Research Service Providers like Victoria University.

The R&D Tax Incentive has two core components:

a 43.5% refundable tax offset to eligible entities with an aggregated turnover of less than $20 million per annum
a non-refundable 38.5% tax offset to all other eligible entities.

Advice can be found from a variety of professional service providers, including the business.gov website or the Australian Taxation Office.

Access multimillion-dollar facilities

Water & wastewater labs

Our water-testing labs are available to our industry partners and include: laboratory and pilot plant membrane facilities, and membrane autopsy facilities.

Sport & exercise facilities

Our $68 million high-technology research facilities meet international standards for best practice and are designed with multiple integrated spaces for interdisciplinary teaching, research, and engagement.

Maurice Guerrieri fire research facilities

Fire-testing facilities

We have installed a unique large-scale structural fire-test furnace capable of testing structures under combined structural and fire loading.

Health & biomedicine labs

A $51.6 million five-level building at Sunshine Hospital provides current and future health care professionals with cutting-edge education, research and training facilities.

Thomas Yeager, VU reseacher, and student

Packaging & food systems equipment

We have labs equipped to research food systems and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.

Special collections & libraries

Rare collections of radical literature, women's history and urban planning ephemera, with a regional focus.

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Work with our researchers

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