Contribute to our shared future with a Deakin research degree
Pursuing a research degree or PhD at Deakin means being at the heart of discovery. You’ll work with leading experts to advance knowledge and create a meaningful and lasting impact in our communities.
Researchers ranked among the top 1%
Receive personalised guidance from leading experts in your field, ensuring you excel at every step of your research journey. Benefit from their expertise and extensive networks.
Scholarships to fuel your ambitions
At Deakin, we believe in your potential. That’s why we offer generous tax-free stipends above the average university rate and zero tuition fees for eligible domestic applicants.
#7 in Australia for research quality
Collaborate with some of the brightest minds and leverage our multimillion-dollar research facilities to create impactful research that drives real-world change.
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Get all the information you need to successfully apply for a Deakin research degree or PhD, including entry requirements, supporting documents and tips for finding a research supervisor. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
My PhD has set me up incredibly well for my future career. I’ve attended multiple seminars and workshops and completed amazing free training, with Deakin providing the flexibility to pursue other opportunities.
Kira Hughes
PhD student
Redefine your future with a research degree at Deakin
Make a real-world impact
Your research at Deakin won't just stay in the lab. With over 500 partners across 65+ countries, your research will help influence global challenges and drive real-world solutions.
Gain new career opportunities
A PhD can be your stepping stone to exclusive roles, with alumni successfully employed by CSIRO, Ford and the World Health Organisation.
Unlock higher earning potential
On average, those with a postgraduate qualification earn $25,800 more annually than their undergraduate counterparts.
Where a research degree can take you
Making a difference with biomedical engineering
Driven by a passion for biomedical engineering, Dr Kashyap reveals how her PhD helped make difference in people’s lives through wearable technology.
Uncovering an environmentally friendly solution for carbon fibre waste
Driving positive impact for women’s football
PhD candidate Olivia shares how the skills she’s learning in sports science will help make an impact as women’s football grows.
Exploring humanity through cinema
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.
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