The C Y O’Connor ERADE (Education, Research and Development, Employment) Village Foundation (CYOEVF) is a charitable organisation that provides facilities for independent and sponsored research, with an emphasis on agriculture.  

The Foundation seeks to harness the intellect of young Australian and International postgraduates, maintaining collaboration with leading institutes overseas. It provides the infrastructure, resources and funds to nurture and develop innovative young researchers.

The key areas of research are Genetics, Livestock Genetics, Evolutionary Biology and Renewable Energy.