It’s time to evolve beyond the everyday
Want to solve global problems and develop critical professional skills alongside world-class researchers? Join 6500+ research degree candidates and graduates who’ve boost their career with Deakin.
At Deakin, you’ll work alongside the world's best researchers, with unique access to facilities and equipment no other university can offer, and develop the expertise you need to make your mark in your chosen field.
I found a place and people that have since inspired and supported me in every way. Studying at Deakin is probably the best decision I’ve ever made.
Dr Christina Zorbas
PhD in public health nutrition
From working in leading organisations to developing practical research skills, we have the research degrees that will help set you up for success.
At Deakin we offer two main types of research degrees, as well as a joint PhD program.
Use our course finder to find the right research degree for you, and hear from current candidates and graduates in a range of fields about their PhD journeys.
Making your mark isn’t always easy—but easy never changed anything. That’s why at Deakin we deliver best-in-class support for our research candidates.
From an above university average $33,500 per annum stipend to industry work placements and receiving assistance with grant applications, funding and networking, we will support you every step of the way.
Driven by a passion for biomedical engineering, Dr Kashyap reveals how her PhD helped make difference in people’s lives through wearable technology.
PhD candidate Olivia shares how the skills she’s learning in sports science will help make an impact as women’s football grows.
With the support of a full scholarship, Oscar’s PhD explores how cinema is able to shine a light on the fundamental essences of the human condition.
Whether you want to break new ground, develop your critical professional skills or work with the best researchers in the world, you'll solve problems no one else can with a Deakin research degree.
The most rewarding part for me was seeing Felicity [my PhD candidate] transition to a non-academic position she had identified many years earlier as her dream job. As a supervisor there is nothing better than that.
Peter Enticott
Professor of Psychology
Are you certain you’ll be working with the best researchers in the world for your PhD?
At Deakin, you'll benefit from our experts and their established networks and connections, and develop unrivalled expertise with the support of colleagues who are committed to seeing you succeed.
Did you know you’re eligible to receive a tax-free scholarship to complete your impactful PhD research at Deakin?
Check your eligibility, find out how to apply and discover top tips for creating a strong scholarship application.
Want to solve global problems and develop critical professional skills alongside world-class researchers? Join 6500+ research degree candidates and graduates who’ve boost their career with Deakin.
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