Our research generates innovative ideas to deliver positive and lasting impact for a better future. We bring together some of the brightest minds across a diverse range of study areas and five research strengths to translate high-quality research into powerful solutions, policies and capabilities.
Become a leader in your field, advance your career and make a positive impact when you study a research degree or PhD at Deakin. You’ll work alongside some of the world's best researchers, with unique access to facilities that no other university can offer.
We’re a trusted partner for more than 500 organisations across 65 countries, earning us a place in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Your partnership with Deakin opens the door to our world-class academics, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and groundbreaking research.
Deakin researchers provide solutions to make a positive impact on the world. Research at Deakin is conducted across five strengths that together advance knowledge, better humanity and preserve our planet.
Deakin research expertise spans five strengths that shape our research focus – from sustainability solutions to technology innovation, global healthcare challenges and beyond. Our strengths include:
One of Australia’s leading universities, Deakin has strong global connections and delivers world‑class research across our faculties, institutes and research centres.
Professor Iain Martin
Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University
Whether you want to find a research supervisor, learn more about our academics, search Deakin staff, or partner with us – tap into the unrivalled expertise and established networks of Deakin’s world-class researchers.
Our community of researchers work across institutes, centres and collaborative groups to solve some of modern civilisation’s most complex issues. Learn more about our future-focused research – use our tool to find out what we do.
Deakin opens the door to multimillion dollar research facilities and infrastructure, some of which can’t be found outside our campuses. Whether you are a researcher or thinking about partnering with us, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology that unlocks new ideas.
We have a huge range of services in place to support you during your research degree and career. We're here to help you find funding, apply for and manage research grants, and we’ll provide support for research prizes and awards. We’ll also guide you on your development as a researcher, ensuring compliance and research integrity.
Join a community of more than 2000 world-leading research experts dedicated to making a difference. Contact us with any questions about research at Deakin.
