The QCAA is interested in supporting high-quality research and innovation projects to improve curriculum and assessment practices in Queensland.
Research and innovation principles
- Excellence: We pursue the highest quality in research and innovation, by working in ethical and evidence-led ways.
- Partnership: We collaborate to expand our knowledge base and leverage innovative research opportunities.
- Inclusion: We value diverse sources of knowledge and engage respectfully with others.
- Creativity: Our research culture values curiosity, innovation and responsiveness.
Research and innovation priorities
Projects and opportunities that will build our understanding of curriculum and assessment outcomes across Queensland in the following areas.
- Equity: Meeting the needs of all students and closing gaps between cohorts.
- Effectiveness: Efficiency and excellence in the delivery of quality programs and services.
- Emerging trends: Preparing for known (and unknown) challenges and opportunities of the future.
- Enablers: System capacity and capability to underpin the achievement of outcomes.
Research and innovation opportunities
There are many ways to partner with us on research and innovation projects, including those below.
- Accessing QCAA data: We consider requests to access our data, including for research purposes. We are keen to explore opportunities to collaborate on research and innovation projects using our data, including co-authoring publications to share knowledge.
- Student placements: We can provide placement opportunities for tertiary students to put the theory they are learning in their courses into interesting and innovative practice.
- Research partnerships: We may partner with genuine researchers on competitive research grants and other research projects that can help achieve our vision of leading curriculum and assessment for a future-ready Queensland and that align with our research and innovation priorities.
Refer to the QCAA research and innovation opportunities for details of our research and innovation principles and priorities, and opportunities to partner with us.
Further information
For more information about the QCAA’s research and innovation activities, including partnership opportunities, please email research@qcaa.qld.edu.au
- Last updated:
- 12 February 2025
