Graduate research
Whatever your passion, the University of Melbourne offers stimulating graduate research degrees, including PhDs, and the support you need to pursue them.
Make a difference through graduate research
Belong to a globally connected research community. Collaborate with supervisors, experts and peers who share your passion for discovery and impact. As Australia’s leading research-intensive university, we'll support you to make a difference.
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Graduate research at Melbourne
Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and supportive research community.
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Access our world-class facilities and experts
Push the boundaries of your knowledge with support from our experts and premium facilities.
Graduate research scholarships
Access to financial support
Our graduate research scholarships will support you to focus on research you're passionate about. Our 700+ scholarships include fee remission, living allowance and travel, research and activity-based bursaries. You are automatically considered for scholarships when you apply.
Research Training Program scholarship
Find a supervisor
We're consistently ranked as a leading university around the world for research. Be guided by our experts.
Find a project
Explore the research projects listed by our experts and express interest in the opportunities that suit you.
Before you apply
Each degree has different minimum entry requirements and English language requirements. Requirements may also vary for domestic and international applicants. Before you apply, check the entry requirements for your degree and discipline.
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Indigenous researchers
Join a close-knit cohort who share your challenges and motivations.
Interdisciplinary research
Collaborate with experts in other disciplines across the University.
Research internships
Expand your professional networks and strengthen your research and transferable skills.
International joint PhD degrees
Access expertise, resources and training together with our international partner institutions.
Research support
Our services will support you throughout your research career.
Hear from our graduate researchers
Find out what motivated our current students to study with us, and how researching has changed their lives and careers.
In a lot of ways, I think that studying psychology has made me more creative, as it’s given me more understanding of human behaviour. Read more
— Marnie Drake, Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
The PhD gave me a lot of friends, stability in Australia, and it provided me with a salary for some time. It gave me so much. Read more
— Dr Martin Reinoso, PhD in Engineering and IT
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Life as a researcher
What is a graduate research degree like? Where can it lead you? Explore success stories from our graduate researchers who have taken paths from academia to running their own business.
Research ethics and integrity
We're committed to responsible and ethical conduct in all our research endeavours. We support that commitment with a robust system of review and comprehensive training programs.
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