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You can help progress our research
You don't have to be a scientist to get involved with QBI. We offer a range of opportunities for everyday people to connect and progress our research and discoveries.
The foundation for all of our work is the funding we receive through a range of sources, including philanthropic donations from our generous supporters. There are many ways to give to QBI: directly, through planned giving, or holding fundraising events that entertain or challenge supporters as they dig deep to help us better understand the brain.
We also offer opportunities for students to learn directly from our inspiring researchers through lab placements, and for community members to tour our facilities and attend events. Finally, you can give one of the greatest gifts of all by volunteering for studies to advance treatments and diagnostics for brain diseases and disorders.
How you can support QBI
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Leaving a gift in your will can have a profound impact
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Community & school programs
QBI hosts several community outreach events -and school programs to increase public awareness of the importance of basic science to inform the innovations of tomorrow.
What your donations fund
Through your support you are helping QBI solve the major neurological health challenges facing our community today

World leading research

Brightest scientific minds

Solutions to global health challenges
Brain Research Endowment Fund
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QBI’s Brain Research Endowment Fund supports scientists exploring the unknown, which will guide new research on finding cures for diseases or improving quality of life.
Research in action
- UQ neuroscientists have, for the first time, been able to demonstrate that moderate exercise significantly increases the number of neural stem cells in the ageing brain.
- Neuroscience training for graduates has been streamlined and enhanced with a unique Master of Neuroscience program being offered by The University of Queensland (UQ) through the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI).
- Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) judges were greatly impressed by the determined solo effort which saw a single representative from the outer Brisbane suburb of Cleveland storm home to win the individual round of the 2009 Queensland competition yesterday.