Shape the future with a Deakin research degree

Pursuing a graduate research degree at Deakin places you at the heart of discovery. You'll collaborate with world-leading experts and over 500 partners across 65+ countries, taking your research beyond campus and into the world. A Deakin research degree also opens doors to exclusive career opportunities, with alumni thriving at organisations like CSIRO, Ford and the World Health Organisation. Plus, on average, you'll earn $25,800 more annually than your undergraduate peers.

Ready to make a real-world impact? Read on to see why Deakin is the best choice for your research journey.

Learn from experts 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.

Apply for a mid-year 2025 scholarship

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.

Drive change at Victoria's #3 uni for research impact

Collaborate with some of the brightest minds and leverage our multimillion-dollar research facilities to create impactful research that drives real-world change.

Don’t miss your opportunity

Start your research degree in mid 2025 and work alongside researchers who are listed among the top 1% in the world. For PhD applicants, limited scholarships are available.

 

#3 in Victoria for research impact

 

#7 in Australia for research quality

 

Researchers among top 1% globally

 

World-leading carbon fibre facility

 

Australia's largest applied AI Institute

 

Top 200 universities worldwide

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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

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

Dr Stojcevski’s PhD in materials science uncovered an environmentally friendly solution to carbon fibre waste using surfboards.

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.

Contact us

Join a community of more than 2000 world-leading research experts dedicated to making a difference. Email Deakin research or call our Admissions and Scholarships team with any questions.

Phone: +61 3 9244 5413

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