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Research & Innovation

The Research & Innovation team leads the Australian Sports Commission's efforts to collaborate with research partners across the sector to drive innovation in Australian sport.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) calculation error As part of the Australian Sports Commission’s Quality Assurance activities, an issue has been identified with the equation used to calculate Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) in tests conducted at the AIS up to 1 September 2024. If AIS RMR data from prior to 1 September 2024 was used for research, we recommend that the authors review the relevant manuscripts (including statistical analysis) and take any relevant steps toward correcting the public record. For further information, including the corrected and independently validated calculation, please contact us at AISresearch@ausport.gov.au.

ASC Research

  • National Sport Research Agenda

    The National Sport Research Agenda (NSRA) brings the Australian sport sector together to identify and provide guidance on priority areas of research for sporting organisations, academics, researchers, research funding bodies, and governments across Australia.

  • Australia's National Science and Research Priorities for High Performance Sport

    The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released new National Science and Research Priorities for High Performance Sport to help guide science, research and innovation initiatives ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  • HP Strategy 2032+

    We are building sustainable sporting success that will inspire and motivate Australians for generations to come. Australia's High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy (Win Well Strategy) is our roadmap to delivering the best outcomes for our athletes, our sports and for all of Australia.

  • Female Performance & Health Initiative

    The AIS Female Performance & Health Initiative (FPHI) was established in October 2019, to improve female athlete specific knowledge and systems of support.

  • Play Well

    Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy has been co-designed with the sector, welcoming individuals of all ages, backgrounds, genders, and abilities to access the benefits of sport.

  • AusPlay Survey

    AusPlay is a large scale national population tracking survey funded and led by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).

  • Community Perceptions Monitor

    The Australian Sports Commission measures what Australians’ think about sport through its Community Perceptions Monitor (CPM).

Data & Insights

  • Research and Data

    Search and access research and data from journals, databases, books, reports, surveys, and more.

Research Collaboration

  • The Park

    The Park is a virtual innovation hub led by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), designed to connect technology-driven companies with the Australian sports sector to tackle key challenges and unlock system-wide value.

  • PhD Students

    Meet the current cohort of AIS supported PhD students.

  • Grant Opportunities

    Opportunities for individuals and sporting organisations to receive funding through the Australian Sports Commission.

  • Partner With Us

    [Coming Soon]

  • Engagement Proposal - Initial Assessment form

    Do you have a product, piece of equipment or service that you wish to demonstrate to the ASC? Enter here.

NIN Research Group

The National Institute Network (NIN) Research Group fosters collaboration across the NIN in relation to research and development activities. The Group meets monthly and comprises a nominated member from each NIN institution.

An image displaying the logos of the State and Territory members of Australia's National Institute Network.

Responsible Research

  • Recommendations for Conducting AIS-Supported Research

    Provides recommendations and resources to promote high-quality research.

  • Research Review Committee

    Ensuring research in Australia's National High Performance Sports System meets the highest scientific standards.

  • Research Ethics

    The AIS Ethics Committee (EC) assesses the ethical implications of research projects undertaken in the National High Performance Sports System (NHPSS).

  • Data

    [Coming Soon] Information and support on how to store, handle and manage research data at AIS

Events & Conferences

  • Sports Technology and Applied Research Symposium (STARS)

    STARS brings together sport and exercise researchers, technologists and sport industry professionals from across Australia to share ideas that can drive innovation in their fields.

  • Performance Teams Forum

    The Performance Teams Forum aims to address a clear objective in our HP2032+ strategy, exploring what world-leading knowledge and practice looks like for integrated, high-functioning Performance Teams.

  • World Class to World Best (WC2WB)

    WC2WB brings together leaders of the high-performance system for two days of networking, learning and collaboration.

Support for Researchers

Research Infrastructure

  • Engineering

    The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Engineering team supports the sports, athletes and coaches through the development and delivery of customised technology and equipment.

Improvement & Contacts

  • Feedback and Complaints

    The Australian Sports Commission welcome your feedback and complaints. The purpose of this form is to collect information from our customers about their interaction with our programs and services, and provide a resolution where sought.

  • Integrity Policies and Programs

    Australian Sports Commission (ASC) integrity policies and programs.

  • Contact Us

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