Research and Projects

Indigenous-led research and projects grounded in knowledge, capability and community priorities

Indigenous-led Research. Grounded in Place. Driving Impact.

Research at the Indigenous Education and Research Centre explores how knowledge, capability and opportunity are developed across communities, education systems and professional environments.

Grounded in Indigenous knowledge and community priorities, our work informs policy, practice and future approaches to learning, leadership and innovation. Through research, partnerships and applied projects, we work alongside communities to address real-world challenges and create pathways for future generations.

Research in Partnership

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How we work

Indigenous governance and leadership
Research is guided by Indigenous leadership and community priorities.

Community-defined priorities
Projects are shaped by the needs, aspirations and goals identified by communities.

Long-term capability development
Research strengthens knowledge, skills and opportunities that create lasting impact.

Learn more about Our Research

Research, Innovation and Impact

Our Research

Research informing policy, practice & futures

Digital Futures and AI

Exploring future learning models

Education Innovation

Growing confident and capable learners

Research Impact

Research at the Indigenous Education and Research Centre creates impact across communities, education, policy and professional practice. Explore some of the projects, people and opportunities shaping Indigenous futures.

Current Projects

Discover how our research is addressing real-world challenges through partnerships with communities, organisations and institutions across Northern Australia. Explore the projects shaping policy, practice and future opportunities.

Research

Study will help Indigenous people chart their own course

James Cook University researchers will examine how Torres Strait Islanders have historically dealt with outsiders and their influence, in a bid to better enable Indigenous people to negotiate with governments in the present day.

Future Leaders and Researchers

Join a community of learners, professionals and researchers committed to creating positive change. Explore postgraduate pathways that strengthen leadership, build research capability and contribute to Indigenous futures.

Competitive Research Funding1
National Research Leadership2
Community-Driven Impact3
1. Current competitive research funding exceeds $5.38 million across ARC Discovery Indigenous, Future Fellowship and other nationally competitive schemes. 2. IERC researchers include Future Fellows, Discovery Indigenous recipients and Chief Investigators on major national research projects. 3. Research is Indigenous-led and co-designed with communities across Northern Australia, including longstanding partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.

Want to find out more?

For enquiries about our research, projects and post-graduate study:
Email: ierc@jcu.edu.au
Telephone: +61 7 4781 4676