University Of The Sunshine Coast

The University of the Sunshine Coast is a state-controlled institution of higher learning located in Australia, registered to receive federal awards from the U.S. government since December 2014. As an educational institution, it engages in various research and educational projects funded by U.S. federal agencies, primarily focusing on scientific research, international relations, and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. The university contributes to collaborative efforts between the United States and Australia through its participation in federally funded programs, offering expertise in areas such as medical research, behavioral studies, and international policy development.

While specific details about goods and services provided through federal contracts are limited, the University of the Sunshine Coast has been involved as a sub-contractor in medical research projects. Notably, the university participated in a sub-contract award for a Phase I clinical trial of an H7N9 vaccine delivered by HDMAPs delivery system. This sub-contract was part of a larger contract awarded to Vaxxas PTY LTD, demonstrating the university's involvement in cutting-edge medical research and vaccine development projects. The most recent federal contract award date is listed as August 28, 2013, which predates the university's registration in SAM.gov, suggesting possible earlier involvement in federal contracting activities.

The University of the Sunshine Coast has been more actively engaged in federal grant awards, both as a prime recipient and sub-grantee. As a prime recipient, the university was recently awarded a $256,000 project grant from the Office of Naval Research under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program. This three-year project, titled "Understanding and Preventing Dysfunctional Behavior: A Systems Thinking Approach," aims to conduct scientific studies and develop new technologies to improve naval operations. Additionally, the university has received grants from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs to promote the U.S.-Australia alliance and develop future leaders focused on this strategic partnership. These grants include a $25,000 project in 2021 to develop future scholars of Australia as agents of change and a $196,185 cooperative agreement in 2019 to develop next-generation leaders and policy thinkers for the U.S.-Australia partnership. As a sub-grantee, the university has contributed to a project funded by the National Science Foundation, working with Colorado State University to expand understanding of crustacean molting gland signaling mechanisms through bioinformatics, molecular/cellular biology, and biochemical approaches.