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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

CSIRO's core areas of impact

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CSIRO has established ten National Research Flagships. Read about the work of the Climate Adaptation, Energy Transformed, Food Futures, Future Manufacturing, Light Metals, Minerals Down Under, Preventative Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Water for a Healthy Country and Wealth from Oceans Flagships. Find out about the Flagship Collaboration Fund.

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CSIRO's research is performed by the 16 Divisions, which are the business units of CSIRO.

Text: Our Divisions. Image: Close up of the open ends of test tubes.
 

CSIRO is involved in more than 740 research activities, working with leading scientific organisations in over 80 countries with partners and customers ranging from foreign governments, small companies to large multi-nationals and international foundations. Read more about our international activities.

CSIRO scientist in a rice field with two local farmers.