For Researchers

In a research world increasingly dominated by ICT, QCIF can help you with the computational, data storage, and software needs of your project/s. We take care of the technical side of things so you can get on with making fast, stress-free discoveries.

If you are a researcher in need of extra computing capacity, get a free QCIF account to use our supercomputing facilities.
Need to communicate with colleagues in different states, or even across town? Take a look at our free video collaboration facilities
Got a big research project and need help with project management? Graham Chen, our eResearch expert can help: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Drowning in an ocean of data? Our QCloud will help you back to dry land
Need a partner to support your grant application? We have helped research groups with eResearch, tools & infrastructure grants. Contact Graham Chen: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We have dedicated eResearch staff located at UQ, QUT, and JCU to assist researchers and projects.

We are in the unique position of being able to draw on a network of state and national collaborative resources. These allow us to provide Queensland researchers with a full suite of eResearch services.

Events & Media

Project case studies

Download pdf versions of some of our highlighted projects

News

Apps4Broadband Competition

A competition to create new apps for the Broadband Home of the Future. Closes June 18. Read more...

Call for Papers: eResearch Australaia 2013

Participate in eRA 2013. The call for papers closes on June 16. Read more...

Virtual lab for genomics researchers trials around Australia

Building scalable infrastructure, workflow platforms and community resources for Australian genomics researchers. Read more...

Quadrant is up and running

New eResearch tool helps researchers say goodbye to spreadsheets. Read more...

NBN maintains rollout forecast, shows increase in up-take rates

NBN Co has stuck with its forecasts for this financial year, while also showing that even more users are choosing to use the fibre network where it is available. Read more...

QCIF Projects

Live traffic congestion mapping

Providing travellers with real-time information on traffic conditions and congestion in the South East Queensland area.

Visualisation of methane gas on Little Nerang Dam

The interactive 3D visualisation shows how the greenhouse gas is generated in the dam's sedement zone. It allows non-technical stakeholders to make better informed decisions about methane management.

Improving the Automated force field Topology Builder (ATB) and repository

Helping the UQ Molecular Dynamics group to improve the capacity of their software to handle at least 100 molecules at a time, up from 20, QCIF has enabled the group to continue its disease research at the cutting edge.

Tropical Data Hub

The Tropical Data Hub (TDH) is a JCU developed centralised data store making it easier for researchers to manage data related to the tropics. An open portal, it facilitates a multi-disciplinary approach to issues around climate change and conservation.