# Graduate research

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Whatever your passion, the University of Melbourne offers stimulating graduate research degrees, including PhDs, and the support you need to pursue them.

  

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### Study at a globally leading university

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## 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.

[Our research and innovation](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/strengths)

[Campus life](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/study/experience/campus-life)

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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.

[Our facilities and precincts](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/facilities)

[Support for entrepreneurship](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/commercialisation/community/entrepreneurial-programs)

[Supervision from experts](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/study/supervisors)

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](https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/research-training-program-scholarship)

[Melbourne Research scholarship](https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/melbourne-research-scholarship)

[Other scholarships and financial support](https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/search?collection=api-m1-scholarships&profile=_default&query=research&num_ranks=12&start_rank=1)

## Types of graduate research degrees

We offer several graduate research degrees that allow you to explore your area of interest in depth.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 

To gain a PhD, you will complete a four-year full-time or equivalent part-time research project. You'll develop expert research and analytical skills. And you'll communicate the outcomes in a thesis and through an oral presentation.

To complete the degree, you must make an original and significant contribution to knowledge. A PhD is an internationally recognised qualification.

[Find a PhD degree](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/?collection=find-a-course&profile=_default&query=PhD&num_ranks=12&start_rank=1&f.Tabs%7CtypeCourse=Courses&f.Study+level%7CcourseStudyLevel=graduate+research)

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 

The Master of Philosophy is a two-year degree in which you'll complete a substantial research project. You'll develop advanced research skills, techniques and specialist knowledge in your discipline. You'll produce a thesis.

Completion of a Master of Philosophy provides one pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy.

[Find a Master of Philosophy degree](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/?collection=find-a-course&profile=_default&query=MPhil&num_ranks=12&start_rank=1&f.Tabs%7CtypeCourse=Courses&f.Study+level%7CcourseStudyLevel=graduate+research)

Masters by Research 

Masters by Research is a two-year degree, at least two-thirds of which is devoted to research. You'll gain advanced disciplinary and research expertise and produce a major research thesis.

[Find a Masters by Research degree](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/?collection=find-a-course&profile=_default&query=Master+of+Research&num_ranks=12&start_rank=1&f.Tabs%7CtypeCourse=Courses&f.Study+level%7CcourseStudyLevel=graduate+research)

### Find a supervisor

We're consistently ranked as a leading university around the world for research. Be guided by our experts.

[Browse supervisors](https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/searchresults?q=&category=profile&pageNumber=1&pageSize=20&sorting=relevance&supervision_availability%5B%5D=1)

### Find a project

Explore the research projects listed by our experts and express interest in the opportunities that suit you.

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## 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.

[How to apply](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/graduate-research)

## Looking for more information?

### Indigenous researchers

Join a close-knit cohort who share your challenges and motivations.

[Support for Indigenous researchers](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/study/indigenous-researchers)

### Interdisciplinary research

Collaborate with experts in other disciplines across the University.

[Interdisciplinary opportunities](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/strengths/initiatives)

### Research internships

Expand your professional networks and strengthen your research and transferable skills.

[More on research internships](https://gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/developing-my-skills/graduate-research-internships)

### International joint PhD degrees

Access expertise, resources and training together with our international partner institutions.

[Read more about joint PhDs](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/graduate-research/joint-phds)

### Research support

Our services will support you throughout your research career.

[Our support services](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/facilities/support)

### Protecting your IP

Have an idea? We’ll help you protect your intellectual property.

[Learn more](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/commercialisation/students/protecting-your-idea)

## 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.
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> 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.
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> Dr Martin Reinoso, PhD in Engineering and IT

## Keep reading

### 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.

[Discover more](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/study/experience/researcher-life)

### 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.

[Learn more](https://research.unimelb.edu.au/strengths/ethics)

### Explore more research

Pursuit is the University's award-winning research news website. It's updated regularly with a restless focus on what occupies our lives today.

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