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Explore ways to partner with the Waite Research Institute

We work with partners who share our commitment to solving the challenges shaping the future of agriculture, food and the environment.

Partnering with WRI means more than accessing research—it means working together to deliver real-world impact. We bring together interdisciplinary expertise across agriculture, food and wine, offering opportunities to co-locate, access leading facilities, engage students, and collaborate on joint research and innovation initiatives. Together, we translate research into solutions that address industry needs, sustainability challenges and future market opportunities.

We offer multiple pathways to engage:

Industry and government partners work with WRI to drive innovation across agriculture, food and wine. Through these collaborations, research excellence is translated into real-world impact, supported by access to leading capabilities and technologies, connections to major research centres and national initiatives, and opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration across Australia and globally.

Join WRI and contribute to research that is shaping the future of agriculture, food and wine. As a graduate researcher, you’ll work alongside leading scientists and industry partners to tackle real-world challenges, from crop improvement to sustainability and climate resilience. With access to advanced facilities, collaborative networks and expert mentoring, you’ll develop practical skills and deliver impact from the lab to the field.

Build your research career in an environment focused on innovation, collaboration and real-world outcomes.

Collaborate with WRI to advance interdisciplinary research in agriculture, food and wine. Academic partners work with us to translate research into real-world impact, connecting expertise, industry and infrastructure to address challenges in sustainability, crop improvement and future food systems. Through access to leading facilities, networks and funding opportunities, we support joint projects, co-supervision of students and high-impact research outcomes.

We work with researchers who share our commitment to solving the challenges shaping the future of agriculture, food and the environment.

WRI membership brings together a connected community of researchers contributing to impactful, interdisciplinary work across the agrifood and wine system. As a member, you are part of a collaborative network that connects expertise, infrastructure and partners to translate research into real-world outcomes.

Why become a member?

As a WRI member, you can:

  • Connect with researchers, partners and major national initiatives
  • Collaborate across disciplines, institutions and sectors
  • Contribute to research that delivers real-world impact
  • Access opportunities for leadership, engagement and visibility.

WRI plays an active role in strengthening research capability at Waite, including supporting initiatives such as:

  • ARC Centre of Excellence for Plants for Space
  • Plant Synthetic Biology Australia
  • ARC Training Centre for Future Crops Development.

Who can apply

We invite research-active staff and research partners to join WRI at a level aligned with their experience, role and engagement. Our membership categories provide flexible pathways to connect with WRI, reflecting different career stages and areas of contribution.

Membership Framework

WRI membership is guided by:

How to apply

Applications are submitted via an online form.

We encourage researchers whose work aligns with WRI’s mission to apply and become part of our research community. 

The Waite research precinct

Waite Campus is home to the largest concentration of agricultural research and teaching expertise in the Southern Hemisphere. Adelaide University is seeking new partners that are strategically aligned to its research and teaching capabilities and facilities at the Waite. Whether you want to collaborate, invest, learn, research or access campus services, now is the ideal time to find out more about partnering with us.

Waite research precinct

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Waite Research Institute

Location

Location
Waite Research Institute
Adelaide University
Level 2, Plant Research Centre
Waite Campus, Glen Osmond SA 5064

Telephone

Phone: +61 8 8313 4251

Email

Email: wri@adelaide.edu.au