The International Research Advisory Panel provides advice to the Research and Implementation Committee of Natural Hazards Research Australia's Board on the quality and progress of the Centre’s research program and Biennial Research Plan. This will help improve research quality through providing an international perspective on research trends, collaboration opportunities, as well as professional and research development opportunities.

The Panel has representatives from the global research community with expertise relevant to the physical, social and political sciences that reflect the Centre’s research program. Members of the Panel have knowledge and experience relevant to natural hazards and disaster risk reduction.