Our staff work with other researchers from universities, research institutes and pharmaceutical companies, with the common goal of conducting high quality research.

We operate in a demanding clinical and financial environment, yet our research activity and results are impressive. We continue to grow and develop strength in research every year.

Learn more about running a clinical trial with us.

Read more about our research achievements in our Annual Research Reports.

Our research partners

Our top 5 external research partners (parties to collaborative research agreements) are:

We are also one of the four partners in the Sunshine Coast Health Institute, along with Griffith University, TAFE Queensland, and University of the Sunshine Coast.

Research governance and funding applications

If you're working with our staff on a research project, you'll need to submit a research agreement as part of the research governance approval process.

Clinical research hospitals

You can do research work at any of our five hospitals across the region:

  • Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH)
  • Nambour General Hospital
  • Caloundra Health Service
  • Gympie Hospital
  • Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Get in touch

Email: SC-Research-Support@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 5202 2992

Last updated: December 2022