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Graduate research in BioSciences

Build your research career and become an expert in your field with a biological science research project.

Why research with us?

The School of BioSciences is a leading international research centre attracting world-renowned experts, who collaborate with institutions and industry to cement Australia’s global standing in research areas of national priority. As such, our students are fully supported to undertake research in areas such as: animal behaviour, biotechnology, genetics, computational biology, plant science, ecology, environmental science, evolutionary biology, marine biology, reproductive biology and zoology.

PhD graduates go on to work as academic researchers, biotechnologists, ecologists, geneticists, policy analysts – just to name a few. They find rewarding careers in research institutions such as the CSIRO, government organisations such as EPA and Museums Victoria, or even commercial sectors such as the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and resource industries.

Our Graduate Research degrees

Doctor of philosophy (science).

The Doctor of Philosophy (Science) is an essential qualification for a research career in the biological sciences. Take the opportunity to complete a project within Australia or overseas, supported by world-renowned research groups, facilities and infrastructure at the School of BioSciences.

Master of Philosophy (Science)

For students seeking an introduction to university-based research, the Master of Philosophy (Science) provides opportunity to work with our expert research community and state-of-the-art facilities. Students will be able to conduct their own independent research and contribute to an area they’re passionate about.

Getting started in graduate research

Throughout your PhD, you'll be guided by a supervisor who is an expert in their field – so the first thing you need to do is find a researcher, group or project to work with. There are two great ways to find your passion and a supervisor or group to help you reach it:

Option 1: Explore our research groups

Our school is home to many world-renowned experts carrying out groundbreaking research in a broad range of fields. Once you've found something you're excited about, follow the links to a potential supervisor's Find an Expert profile and send them a message.

Meet our researchers

Option 2: Discover our research opportunities

Explore the supervisors and research projects that are currently available for PhD, Masters and Honours students. Once you've found something you're excited about, follow the links to a potential supervisor's Find an Expert profile and send them a message.

Find research opportunities

What do I say to a prospective supervisor?

You need the written support of a supervisor before submitting an application to the University. Once you've found a prospective supervisor, contact them with the following documents and information:

• Your curriculum vitae (CV)
• All higher education transcripts
• A brief summary of your intended area of research
• The names of at least two prospective supervisors in their team that align with your intended area of research.

They will consider your past academic performance and whether there is someone in their team available to supervise your study.

Scholarships and fees

Most domestic and international students who are offered a PhD place with us will also be offered a Graduate Research Scholarship . Receiving this scholarship means you’ll pay no tuition fees , and you’ll also receive a living allowance and relocation grant (if relocating to Melbourne). When you apply for a PhD with us, you’ll be automatically considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship. There’s no need to apply separately.

A huge variety of other scholarships are also available. Search our scholarships to find the ones you’re eligible for.

Need advice or help getting started?

Before getting in touch, please read this page and the information available for the Doctor of Philosophy (Science) carefully. If you have further questions, email the Graduate Research team .

Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

Mental Health PhD Program

A multidisciplinary PhD Program in Mental Health

This Program brings together graduate researchers addressing mental health from diverse disciplinary perspectives - psychiatry, psychology, epidemiology and community mental health, history and philosophy of psychiatry, general practice, paediatrics, psychiatric nursing and social work, among others. Launched in March 2018, the Program is a joint initiative of the University of Melbourne's School of Psychological Sciences, Centre for Mental Health and the Department of Psychiatry. These were joined in 2020 by the Centre for Youth Mental Health and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health.

Our goal is to provide all University of Melbourne PhD students researching mental health with a platform to connect, share and discover new disciplines so that they can become fully-rounded researchers who can approach the field of mental health from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Host departments

The  Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences is one of the most highly regarded schools of psychology in Australia. The School attracts some of the best students nationally and internationally to its broad range of APAC-accredited undergraduate, graduate, professional and research programs. The School's teaching is underpinned by excellence in research across a range of fields, including cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, quantitative psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology and clinical science.

The  Centre for Mental Health is part of the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and aims to improve mental health and mitigate the impact of mental illness at a population level. It does this through high-quality, collaborative, interdisciplinary research, academic teaching, professional and community education, and mental health system development. The Centre contributes to evidence-informed mental health policy and practice in Australia and internationally through the work of its three units:

• Global and Cultural Mental Health
• Mental Health Policy and Practice
• Population Mental Health.

The Centre's three units are involved in active and productive collaborations within the University and beyond. These relationships range from not-for-profit agencies like Mind Australia through to international NGOs such as the World Health Organization, and enables the translation of their research into policy and practice.

The   Department of Psychiatry is committed to the prevention of mental illness and improved quality of life for individuals affected by mental illness, both nationally and internationally. The Department has unique strengths around biological and translational psychiatry research which are internationally recognised. Together with clinical collaborations and involvement in mental health policy and practice, this provides a stimulating environment for learning and research training programs. Their research is driven by pure and applied questions that require cross-disciplinary approaches and partnerships with diverse community organisations - especially those effected with mental illness. The research informs our teaching and clinical training and engagement with the wider community.

The Centre for Youth Mental Health brings together the experience and expertise of world leaders in the field of youth mental health and has become an internationally renowned research centre in this field. The Centre focuses on understanding the biological, psychological and social factors that influence onset, remission and relapse of mental illnesses in young people. Its research findings are actively translated into improved policy, practice and training that inform the development of better interventions, treatments and service systems for young people at different stages of mental ill-health. The multidisciplinary nature of its research provides a diverse and stimulating environment for students. The local and international collaborations with other universities and research institutes link it with a broader research community, with unique global perspectives and the opportunity for an exciting exchange of ideas.

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health (The Florey) is the largest brain research group in the southern hemisphere and one of the world’s top brain research centres. It is an independent medical research institute with strong connections to other research groups, globally. Our scientists are found at three research facilities, one on the grounds of the University of Melbourne in Parkville, one in the adjacent Royal Melbourne Hospital and the other at Austin Health in Heidelberg.

Program activities

Mental health is a multidisciplinary, complex and rapidly growing research domain. Your years as a graduate researcher at the University of Melbourne are the perfect time for you to broaden your skill set, build your network and expand your understanding of this dynamic field. At the moment we have over 70 graduate researchers in our community who come from over a dozen different Centres and Schools within the University and we would love for you to join us!

Our online platform

In order for you to get to know others and learn from the MHPP community's wide variety of disciplines and expertise, we have an online platform with different channels offering a host of opportunities:

• PhD Progress and Professional Development Channel: Ask any questions  you might have about all aspects of your PhD, get peer support and develop your research skills by making the most of professional development opportunities such as online workshops and skills training.
• MHPP Events Channel: Find information here about the events organised by the Program , including social get-togethers, webinars and workshops.
• Members and Alumni Channel: Connect with your fellow PhD students across the many different institutes and schools represented in the Program, learn from alumni and build your research network.
• Items of Interest Channel: Be kept up to date about University of Melbourne events related to mental health and get invited to attend colloquium talks  by local and visiting experts across the different academic host units, offering unparalleled access to cutting-edge research in mental health.

And more…

In addition, you can also use the MHPP as a unique opportunity to expand your CV by working on your transferable skills and help run an event or become a Mental Health PhD Program Event Coordinator ( not mandatory ).

Program structure

Mhpp co-directors team.

“This PhD Program provides currently enrolled University of Melbourne PhD students working within the domain of mental health with the opportunity to become accomplished graduate researchers who are not only prepared to engage with their own discipline, but are equipped with the capacity to place their work in a broader multidisciplinary context within mental health.”

Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

“A PhD position is a big commitment and this program creates a platform to support a true cohort experience and provide a network of support, aimed to help PhD candidates working within the mental health domain through their doctorate and beyond.”

Department of Psychiatry, Melbourne Medical School

“Undertaking a PhD can be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life, yet sometimes, as one buries deeper into their topic, there is risk of feeling quite isolated and disconnected. The Mental Health PhD Program provides a wonderful opportunity to share the journey, connect with others with similar interests, and gain exposure to the broader mental health research landscape.”

Centre for Youth Mental Health

“The Mental Health PhD Program is a vibrant community of post-graduate students who share a common passion and interest in creating new knowledge in the field of mental health, but who come at this through different disciplines, lenses and research methodologies. This program provides a wonderful and unique opportunity for exposure to different ways of thinking about similar problems in a supportive, collaborative and engaging way.”

Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health

“To transform our understandings into mental health and metal ill-health, we really need multifaceted complimentary approaches that span preclinical tools to clinical approaches and services. This PhD Program provides a unique opportunity for students to be exposed to this breadth of multidisciplinary research that is available within Parkville and the University of Melbourne, and to share their PhD journey with a diverse cohort that will get them thinking about all the levels at which we need to tackle research in the mental health field.”

MHPP Operations Manager

The Mental Health PhD Program now has a wonderful Operations Manager: Brendan Pearl (Department of Psychiatry). Brendan is involved in the organisation, coordination and promotion of many of our great events.

MHPP Event Coordinators

The Mental Health PhD Program has a new online platform with a team of Event Coordinators. This is a team of current MHPP PhD students who help organise events and provide a true cohort experience.  The invaluable contributions of these wonderful MHPP members is what makes the Program truly great!

It is also a great way for members to work on their transferable skills, expand their CVs and create a vast multidisciplinary network with the University of Melbourne. If you would like to join the MHPP and are perhaps interested in taking on the role of Event Coordinator for some time during your PhD journey then please visit the application tab here . We would love to hear from you!

Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health

Centre for Mental Health

Department of General Practice

Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre, Department of Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry

Please find below testimonials from some of our current graduate researchers about their experience of the Mental Health PhD Program.

If you are a mental health graduate researcher, this program is a fundamental building block to understanding how dynamic, complex, inspirational, positive and exciting the field of mental health can be.

Tam Dennis - Graduate Researcher at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

I am very fortunate to be a part of this amazing community and highly recommend it for any PhD student in the area of mental health!

Kavisha Fernando - Graduate Researcher at the Department of Psychiatry

The Mental Health PhD Program (MHPP) is a wonderful program which promotes learning and professional development during your PhD journey.

Carra Simpson - Graduate Researcher at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

What I like about the MHPP is that it provides a platform which is graduate-researcher driven and truly multidisciplinary; it provides opportunities for developing skills which we identify as useful and are above and beyond the scope of our individual departments.

Brendan Pearl - Graduate Researcher at the Department of Psychiatry

I recommend all students with a project related to mental health join the program, get involved and reap the benefits!

Hannah Savage -Graduate Researcher at the Department of Psychiatry

I highly recommend this program to any PhD students in the field of mental health research.

Phoebe Thomson - Graduate Researcher at the Department of Paediatrics

The Mental Health PhD Program creates an inspiring and supportive community of researchers who are united by a common passion for improving mental health and well-being.

Annai Charlton - Graduate Researcher at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

The Mental Health PhD Program provides me with lots of different opportunities; networking, career development and the opportunity to ask experts from interdisciplinary fields for advice.

"The MHPP has helped me develop skills that I otherwise wouldn’t have developed, such as being able to communicate about research to people who work in related fields but use very different research techniques (animal work or qualitative research). It’s also a very social program, and I’ve met a lot of other very friendly PhD students. Being an off-campus PhD student, I sometimes felt a bit disconnected from the university, but this program has helped alleviate this feeling. The new online Teams platform is great, I get to check it whenever I want and there are optional events to join. I’ve found lots of them very useful and I ended spending about 1.5 hours a fortnight engaged with the program (5 minutes a day reading updates and chatting to other students and 1 hour attending an event such as an expert discussion, watching an interview or a coffee moment). I’m hoping to meet you soon and feel free to contact me if you have any questions!"

Yara Toenders - Graduate Researcher at the Centre for Youth Mental Health

Being a part of the MHPP community has been one of the best parts of my PhD.

Anna Ross, Graduate Researcher at the Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

How to apply?

The Mental Health PhD Program is offered by the University's School of Psychological Sciences, the Centre for Mental Health, the Department of Psychiatry, the Centre for Youth Mental Health and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health.

Graduate researchers at any stage of their PhD candidature and in any Department, Centre or School at the University of Melbourne are eligible to participate.

The Mental Health PhD Program is intended to be a supplement to the training graduate researchers receive in their home department. Program participants will remain enrolled in their current faculties and departments.

Eligibility

To be eligible, graduate researchers must be currently enrolled in a PhD, have their primary supervisor based at the University of Melbourne and be undertaking doctoral research on a topic related to mental health.

Prospective graduate researchers

If you are not currently enrolled, you will need to apply separately for entry to a PhD in a relevant field. This will generally involve finding an appropriate supervisor in a suitable academic Department, School or Faculty. Once you have commenced your mental health-related PhD course, you can then register to join the Mental Health PhD Program.

Check that you meet the University's eligibility and entry requirements to undertake a PhD, and find instructions on how to apply on MDHS' Graduate Research pages . You can also read more general information about the MDHS PhD course .

Applications

The application procedure is currently closed. Due to unforeseen technical issues, the opening for 2021 applications has unfortunately been delayed until February 8, 2020. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Applications to join the Program can be submitted throughout the year and graduate researchers can join the Program at any time during their candidature.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and you are interested in meeting your peers from throughout the University of Melbourne and creating a more multidisciplinary understanding of mental health research then please apply below. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

Apply for the Program

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us .

Frequently Asked Questions

What will i get out of the program.

It has never been more important for PhD students to be strategic about career moves, build broad networks and master the right skills to get into their career of choice. The Mental Health PhD Program offers you a platform to:

• Increase your understanding of the multidisciplinary field of mental health
• Save you time finding support and learning about events and resources at the University of Melbourne
• Engage in professional development opportunities specific to the domain of mental health
• Expand your CV
• Present your work, to practice your conference talks or poster presentations
• Get access to extra professional development opportunities workshops, lectures and events that are organised within the University of Melbourne PhD Program Network and only advertised to PhD students who are enrolled in one of the University of Melbourne PhD Programs
• Socialise, share, reflect and learn with and from your peers.

What will the time investment be?

We understand that as a PhD student you have a busy schedule and often competing demands, so we have created an online platform that you can access when and where you like. As a member of the MHPP, we kindly ask you to meet the following time commitment of around three hours per month:

• A weekly active contribution to the online platform. This can be done by posting a question, sharing a tip with your peers, replying to a question posted by another member, liking a post, etc (5-10 minutes per week).
• Join our bi-weekly online events. We really encourage you to attend these live online events so you can ask any questions or join the discussion and share your expertise. That way we really can learn with and from each other. However, we understand you might not always be able to make it so we record most of our events so you can access them at a later point (one hour fortnightly).
• Read any emails you get from the MHPP carefully and reply promptly when needed.

Do I need formal approval from my supervisor to be part of the Mental Health PhD Program?

As of 2020, the Mental Health PhD Program has a new model and formal proof of approval from your Primary Supervisor is no longer required. However, we strongly encourage you to discuss your enrolment into this specific program, as well as your professional development in general, with your supervisor before signing up.

Does the Mental Health PhD Program offer PhD positions?

This multidisciplinary PhD Program is an academic and professional development initiative for currently-enrolled PhD students who are researching a topic within Mental Health. Therefore, this program does not directly enrol students.

Eligible students will need to apply separately for entry to a PhD in a relevant field. This will typically involve finding an appropriate supervisor in a suitable academic Department, School or Faculty. Once students have commenced their mental health-related PhD course, they can register to join the Mental Health PhD Program, which is intended to be a supplement to the training that students receive in their home department.

How can I unsubscribe?

If you need to terminate your enrolment you can do so by unsubscribing from the Mental Health PhD Program Newsletter.

Where can I go for further information?

Please email Anna Schroeder at [email protected] with any questions or feedback. I’d love to hear from you.

This interdisciplinary PhD Program provides participants with the opportunity to become accomplished graduate researchers who are not only prepared to engage with their own discipline, but are also equipped with the capacity to place their work in a broader multidisciplinary context within mental health, maximising their graduate career outcomes.

If you have any questions about the Program or our events, please contact the Program Coordinator Anna Schroeder at [email protected] .

Program Co-Directors

Professor Nick Haslam Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

Professor Jane Pirkis Centre for Mental Health

Professor Chris Davey Department of Psychiatry

Associate Professor Kelly Allot Centre for Youth Mental Health

Professor Andrew Lawrence Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health

Operations Manager

Brendan Pearl Department of Psychiatry

School of Biomedical Sciences

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PhD & MPhil

Further information, prospective phd candidates.

The Handbook entry for PhD - Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences can be found here .

Information for prospective PhD candidates including Course Description, Degree Structure, Entry Requirements and an Enquiries page.

Prospective MPhil Candidates

The Handbook entry for MPhil - MDHS (Biomedical Sciences) can be found here .

Information for prospective MPhil candidates including Course Description, Degree Structure, Entry Requirements and an Enquiries page.

Select an Area of Research you are interested in

A note on nomenclature: some Departments in the School refer to their graduate researchers as RHD students (Research Higher Degree) by which they mean PhD, MPhil students.

Your choice of research project/topic is critical because this is something you will study and research intensively over the next 2 - 3 years. It should be something that really interests you because you will need to sustain that interest for the duration of your research and the final writing of the thesis.

The following will assist you in your choice:

• Although these Handbooks are primarily for Honours students, some Departments in the School also list projects available for Masters and PhD students;
• A Research Project Handbook will give an idea of the scope of research within a Department and will also provide valuable insights into the focus of research within the Research Groups;
• The Handbook will also show the supervisors for each of the project and their contact details;
• The contents of Handbooks are updated in mid - late September each year.
• Narrow your focus to one or two research projects. Supervisors often include a short reading list following the description of the project. Make sure you read these;
• Have a really close look at your potential supervisor's research pages on the Departmental site, particularly any projects closely related to the one(s) that you have chosen;
• Check their recent publications which will be listed on their research pages or on their 'Find an Expert' pages;
• Contact the supervisor and arrange to meet them to discuss the possibility of working in their Research Group on the particular project you have chosen.  To get the most out of this meeting have ready a list of questions you can ask them about the research, their expectations etc;
• Contact other current graduate researchers in the same Research Group and find out more details about the research, what the supervisor is like to work for, what is the rest of the Research Group like etc. You will find their contact details on the Research Group or individual Project pages or in the Department Staff Directory;
• Contact anyone you know who has completed their PhD or MPhil and find out from them what were the most difficult aspects of their research, they may be able to give you valuable insights into the process.

Graduate Research Hub

This is a University Resource for graduate researchers. There is no specific Departmental information but the Hub does contain a wealth of information and contacts for graduate researchers including a number of guides that include:

• Getting Started
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Being a Candidate
• Developing my skills
• Confirmation
• Making changes
• Preparing my thesis
• Examination
• Planning my future
• Getting support

Visit the Graduate Research Hub .

Departmental contacts

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Email: [email protected]

Scholarships

Please visit the School of Biomedical Sciences Scholarship, Bursaries and Prizes webpage to view scholarships that you may be eligible for.

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Astrophysics

The phd program (phd in physics), the doctorate program (phd physics):.

The approximately 3 and a half year PhD in Physics program is based purely on research. There are no required subjects. Key milestones in the program are: (1) Candidacy: There is a progress review at the end of your first year. This consists of a presentation, short report, and a Q&A session with the candidacy committee (composed of three to four faculty members). If you are on-track, you become a PhD candidate. (2) Annual reviews: There continue to be annual reviews of your progress and any issues that have arisen with your candidacy committee each year, (3) Thesis: At the end of your PhD program, you submit a thesis documenting your PhD research that is reviewed by an international panel of experts in your field.

Choosing a research project and supervisor:  Before submitting a PhD application, you must liaise with your planned supervisor about your planned PhD project. In most cases, this is your MSc supervisor, but there are exceptions if you are coming from a different institution or decide to change your research focus.  We have listed (very!) brief project ideas for each research area under the Research link. If you are interested in an area and would like to know more, please contact the faculty member directly.

If you are applying internationally, the first step in applying for the PhD program is to send your CV, transcripts, evidence of English proficiency (if required), and an indication of your research interests to [email protected] . They will suggest some potential supervisors. No one is admitted to the PhD program without a supervisor.

Funding: All of our PhD students receive a stipend sufficient to support them over the course of their PhD. This also comes with a tuition fee waiver. There can be supplementary scholarships and awards on top of this, and (with permission of their PhD supervisor), PhD students often supplement their income while developing their teaching abilities by acting as tutors in undergraduate or graduate subjects.

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Melbourne Medical School

Md-phd pathway.

While the Melbourne MD already equips students with the necessary skills to commence a career as a clinician-researcher, the pathway allows those with a deep interest in research to explore this exciting opportunity early in their medical training to lay a parallel foundation for their academic career.

The Melbourne MD-PhD is not an accelerated pathway. The minimum duration of the MD-PhD pathway is seven years, comprised of four years MD and three years PhD. Students will find that the research training components of the MD will have synergies with the PhD which will, in turn, inform and enhance their MD experience.

Offering flexibility through a variety of entry points during the MD allows students to commence the MD-PhD pathway at the time most appropriate for them. A unique feature of the Melbourne MD-PhD approach is that each student's pathway is individually tailored in accordance with their needs, preferences, and life circumstances. Diagrams on the timelines page show possible ways of completing the MD-PhD pathway, with other modes also possible. The optimal pathway will vary according to the individual’s needs and the nature of their PhD research activity. However, common to all pathways is that students can only commence their PhD after the first year of the MD.

Eligibility

Md students wishing to enrol in a phd must have completed one of the following:.

• A four-year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 80 percent (University of Melbourne) or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 80 percent (University of Melbourne) or equivalent.
• Successful completion of required MD research coursework from the first three years of the four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree (or equivalent).
• A qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent.

Applicants must also have completed the following:

• At least the first year of the Melbourne MD.
• An MD-PhD pathway proposal to be completed with the support of the MD-PhD course advisor, and endorsed by a prospective PhD supervisor.

International students who are interested in the MD-PhD should seek advice from the International Admissions Office in relation to their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and visa implications.

It is important to note that meeting these requirements does not automatically guarantee selection as a PhD candidate. Each application and proposal will be assessed on its individual merits.

Each student will work with their clinical school, course adviser and RTA mentors to identify the right point at which to commence their doctoral research program, to integrate aspects of the two programs, and to ensure good progress in both research and clinical training while maintaining personal well-being.

To assist with application and entry to the program, students will be asked to:

• Have an early consultation with a course advisor to tailor their proposed MD-PhD program to their needs, in consultation with the Director of their clinical school.
• Provide a draft pathway proposal describing their intended program over the duration of the MD-PhD pathway.

Enquiries regarding pathway eligibility and the application process should be submitted to  [email protected].

The Melbourne MD-PhD is not an accelerated pathway. The minimum duration of the MD-PhD pathway is seven years, comprised of four years MD (which may include concurrent part-time enrolment in the PhD in the later years) plus three additional full-time years PhD. MD-PhD students will find however that the research training components of the MD will have synergies with the PhD which will, in turn, inform and enhance their MD experience.

Offering flexibility through a variety of entry points during the MD allows students to join the MD-PhD program at the time most appropriate for them. A unique feature of the Melbourne MD-PhD approach is that each student's pathway is individually tailored in accordance with their needs, preferences, and life circumstances.

Example pathway 1: MD-PhD pathway, with intercalation after MD1

This pathway is recommended for students who have completed Honours or equivalent prior to commencement of the MD.

Example pathway 2: MD-PhD pathway with intercalation after MD2

Example pathway 3: MD-PhD as part of a whole career path

Integration into the MD

As part of the MD-PhD, if required, students will be exempt from enrolling in Discovery subjects in year 3 and 4 of their course, and can use this time to ensure timely completion of the PhD. This will allow for maximum flexibility and support toward successful completion of both the PhD and the MD.

Research Training Academy (RTA)

At the centre of the Melbourne MD-PhD is the Melbourne Medical School Research Training Academy (RTA), a ‘scholarly greenhouse’ that provides a supportive and facilitative community of practice for MD students undertaking joint degree pathways.

The RTA will offer MD joint degree students with access to a range of opportunities and resources including career guidance, mentorship and sponsorship to encourage a supportive environment during their studies.

The Research Training Academy (RTA) will be comprised of:

• Members - MD students undertaking a joint degree (for example: MD-PhD or MD-MPH).
• MACH-Track Fellows - Elite cohort of doctors selected to integrate PhD and research training with completion of their vocational training in accredited hospital specialties, or general practice.
• Alumni - Graduates of MD joint degree programs who are invited to act as junior supervisors and mentors to Members.
• Fellows - Senior clinician-researchers and supervisors, appointed by invitation, who will provide leadership and inspiration to Members and MACH Track-Fellows.

The RTA will provide students a greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges at different stages of their careers and to engage with like-minded clinician-researchers from many different research fields and clinical specialities.

Opportunities will be provided to develop key skills for 21st century researchers including training on:

• maximising research impact
• using social media and other new media
• entrepreneurship and leadership
• knowledge translation
• using emotional intelligence optimally as a clinician-scientist
• career planning
• development of teaching and supervision skills
• science communication

Access to extra learning resources, activities and mentoring will be available to all members of the RTA. However, individuals will determine the level of engagement which is most appropriate to their studies and needs. The right time to engage in these optional opportunities will differ for students, and guidance will be provided through the RTA to ensure students feel inspired and supported, rather than overwhelmed.

Watch the first RTA kick off event for more information.

Associate Professor Margie Danchin

Director, Clinician Scientist Pathways Email: [email protected]

Although every student’s pathway is unique, while you are enroled in the PhD your MD studies will be suspended and then resumed once you return to clinical studies. Depending on your pathway you may be enrolled in a “holding” subject of the MD to allow you to maintain some clinical contact during your PhD.

You can start your PhD anytime after successful completion of the first year of the MD right through to the beginning of the fourth year provided you meet the PhD requirments. The right time for you will depend on many factors which you should discuss with your potential PhD supervisors and members of the MMS Research Training Academy and the Department of Medical Education.

You can take leave from the MD any time after successful completion of the first year to resume and complete your PhD and then return to complete the remaining years of your MD. You may find that after completing the first year of your MD that you may wish to make some modifications to your project to fit your medical career path.

Staying connected with the MD cohort

Many PhD projects allow you to remain connected to clinical medicine while you undertake your research. You will be encouraged to maintain contact with your clinical cohort and engage in some MD clinical opportunities through elective activities. Enrolment in an MD holding subject may be required to undertake these activities so that you remain insured and indemnified.

It is inevitable that the group with whom you start the MD will continue to move through their course while you are spending time on your PhD studies. However you will remain a member of your clinical school so that you can participate in community, social and appropriate learning activities there. MD-PhD students are invited to attend the MD Student Conference and will be given opportunities to present their research, as well as enjoying educational sessions and social networking. In addition to connections with your MD cohort you will develop close connections with other MD-PhD students who are also members of the MMS Research Training Academy through your shared PhD journey. You will also develop new networks through association with senior clinician researchers.

Yes, you are able to undertake postdoctoral research in your chosen area during the MD. Through the MMS Research Training Academy you will have mentors nominated to assist both in the development of a postdoctoral pathway and to guide you during this.

The RTA is a virtual Academy for MD joint degree students. As a member you will be introduced to like-minded peers and mentors, and have the opportunity to be involved in educational events and research workshops. These will be hybrid events with as much face to face contact as possible. You will remain part of the Academy throughout your PhD candidature and then be invited to become part of the alumni community.

Entry to the Academy as a Member will be offered to you as you commence your PhD or other degree at UoM. You’ll earn Alumnus status when you complete both courses, and you will be encouraged to remain part of the RTA and provide guidance and advice to other members as junior supervisors and mentors. Senior leadership within the Academy is provided by the MACH-Track fellows, who are completing PhDs as part of their vocational training after completing their MD, and senior Fellows , who are carefully selected senior academic clinicians and researchers who will actively mentor, supervise and inspire their junior colleagues.

Support and help

Preparing for completion is a critical time for all PhD students and support from the RTA will be maximised.  With guidance from your PhD supervisory team, you will be assisted to submit your thesis, plan for publication of papers, and to prepare for re-entry to the MD with a re-introduction to clinical learning. The intent is to facilitate timely and successful PhD completion for all candidates, as well as a confident, assured return to the MD.

Having your medical degree and research doctorate (in addition to your prior degree/s) under your belt prepares you well for the next phase of your career. Your PhD supervisory team will guide you on decisions around starting your post-doctoral career, supported by mentors within the RTA. As an Alumnus of the Melbourne Medical School RTA, you remain connected to clinical colleagues in the  MACH-Track clinician-scientist pathway who are undertaking postdoctoral research alongside their vocational medical specialist training which will further expand your professional networks.

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The Ecology and Evolution PhD program

The University of Melbourne is a national and international leader in ecology and evolution (EE) and is a great place to undertake your research training.  We have an outstanding line-up of highly-regarded researchers and we host eight major research centres and hubs in these disciplines. Together with our research students, we seek a better understanding of the world in which we – and other organisms – live; and we use this knowledge and our skills to address important environmental and social issues, including conservation decision-making, climate change and mitigation, population health, sustainable natural resource management and urban planning.  Whether your interests are related to marine, terrestrial or freshwater environments and organisms, the scope for you is almost unlimited!

But everyone will tell you that (though with us it is true!).  You can study for a PhD in ecology and evolution at hundreds of Universities: you just find a supervisor and an interesting research project, apply for a scholarship, write a thesis,…  And thus you learn how to be a researcher.  So simple!  So what is special about the Melbourne EE PhD Program and why should you apply to join us? One difference is the extent to which we look after you and help you to kick-start your career.  As part of your studies you will:

• interact on a regular basis with other PhD students across several departments, working on just about every branch of ecology and evolution that you could imagine.  You will not be alone!
• receive specialised training in quantitative skills, a vital part of the modern ecologist’s and evolutionary biologist’s toolbox. This is one of our hallmarks that will set you apart from PhD graduates from elsewhere
• select from a number of special short courses providing you with additional skills to enhance your research capabilities and your employability
• have a mentor, a young scientist who graduated with a PhD not long ago
• if you wish, choose to participate in a 1-3 month vocational program, where you spend time within industry
• as a group of PhD students meet with leading visiting scientists and talk with them about their work and careers
• participate in your own annual Ecology & Evolution research symposium, run by students, for students
•  have fun and be inspired (or at least we will try our best!).

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MCDS Doctoral Academy

A campus wide multi-disciplinary program for PhD students using data science in their work.

About the program

The MCDS Doctoral Academy aims to bring together a campus wide multi-disciplinary cohort of PhD students (MCDS Doctoral Academy Fellows) to share their research, domain challenges and thoughts around the use, implementation and application of data science in their fields.

The Academy will support the Fellows through peer-learning opportunities, masterclasses, workshops, discussions, opportunities for presentations and more. Such a mixed environment will expose students to different disciplinary perspectives and stimulate the development of new approaches to the ways in which data science is incorporated in research.

The program is ideal for students who:

• Enjoy engaging in cross-disciplinary research skills development and desire to build practical skills
• Seek to explore ways that data science methodologies can be used and advanced within their research
• Appreciate building a community of young researchers who consider data science matters in their field at the University of Melbourne

2023 Doctoral Academy

2023 Academy Applications are now closed.

Join a group of like-minded, interdisciplinary PhD students for sessions and workshops discussing data science in different domains, best practice for interdisciplinary research, ethics, research translation, communications, project scope, careers and more,

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2023 Doctoral Academy Fellows

Research: Detectability of Climate Change Signals in Observations and Models Supervisors:  Dr Andrew King, Dr Josephine Brown, and A/Prof Ed Hawkins School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Faculty of Science

Research: Supervisors:   Faculty

Research: Human-Building Interaction Model for Energy Use of University Student Accommodation in Melbourne Supervisors:  A/Prof Christhina Candido and  A/Prof Hemanta Doloi School/Faculty: School of Architecture, Building and Planning - Melbourne School of Design

Research: Interaction Matters: Automated Evaluation and Socing of Interactive Ability in Second Language Dialogue Supervisors:  Prof Carsten Roever, Dr Jey Han Lau Schools/Faculty: School of Languages and Linguistics & School of Computing and Information Systems -Natural Language Processing Group

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Research: Galactic Astronomy Supervisor: Prof Michele Trenti School of Physics Faculty of Science

Research: Earth observation and AI for urban building footprint extraction Supervisors: A/Prof Jagannath Aryal and Prof Abbas Rajabifard School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Research: Modelling the impact of mass casualty incidents on the provision and utilisation of emergency department services Supervisors: A/Prof Nic Geard, Dr Daniel Capurro

School/Faculty: School of Computing and Information Systems, Faculty of Engineering and IT

Research: Modelling the transmission and evolution of emerging and re-emerging sexually transmissible pathogens Supervisors: Deborah Williamson, Ben Howden and George Taiaroa

School/Faculty: Department of Infectious Diseases - Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Research: Prenatal, birth and early childhood risk and protective factors for infections in children Supervisors: Prof David Burgner, Dr Jessica Miller, Prof Lars Henning Pedersen, Dr Maria Magnus

School/Faculty: Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Research: The role of motivational factors, coping, and psychological wellbeing on preservice teachers’ commitment to the teaching profession

Supervisors: A/Prof. Gavin Slemp, Prof. Dianne Vella-Brodrick

School/Faculty: Centre for Wellbeing Science, Faculty of Education

2022 Doctoral Academy Fellows

Research: Severe convective winds in Australia and their sensitivity to climate change Supervisor: Prof Todd Lane School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences  Faculty of Science

Research: Developing and benchmarking methods for multi-omics single-cell quantitative trait locus mapping in complex diseases Supervisors: Dr Davis McCarthy and Dr Heejung Shim School of Mathematics and Statistics - Biosciences  Faculty of Science

Research:  A Hierarchical Markov-switching Model for Bull and Bear Markets Supervisor: Dr Yong Song and A/Prof Ole Maneesoonthorn Department of Economics  Faculty of Business and Economics

Research:  Improving practical applications of dynamic occupancy models Supervisors: Dr Gurutzeta Guillera-Arroita and Dr Natalie Briscoe School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences Faculty of Science of Science

Research:  Explaining the Uncertainty in AI-Assisted Decision Making Supervisors: Prof Tim Miller, Prof Liz Sonenberg and Dr Ronal Singh School of Computing and Information Systems  Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Research:  Optimising and Improving Species Detections Supervisors: Prof Mick McCarthy and Dr Gurutzeta Guillera-Arroita School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences Faculty of Science

Research:  Using modern Machine Learning for the probabilistic modelling of dementia Supervisors: Dr Victor Fedyashov, Dr Benjamin Goudey, Dr. Daniel Beck and Dr. Pierrick Bourgeat Florey Department of Neuroscience and Mental Health Faculty of Medicine, Dental and Health Sciences

Research:  Quantifying and Mitigating Digital Overdiagnosis Supervisors: Dr Daniel Capurro and Dr Douglas Pires School of Computing and Information Systems Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Research:  Toward better characterisation of restricted and repetitive behaviours in Autistic Youth Supervisors: Dr Mirko Uljarevic and A/Prof Luke Smillie Complex Human Data Hub School of Psychological Sciences  Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Research:  A data-driven model of urban form evolution: quantitative analysis of long-term spatial transformation in the city centres of Melbourne, Barcelona and New York Supervisors: Prof Justyna Karakiewicz and Dr Fjalar de Haan Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning

Research:  Continual learning by Efficient Neural Network Synthesis Supervisors: Prof Saman Halgamuge and Prof Denny Oetomo Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Research:  Risk prediction for metachronous colorectal cancer among colorectal cancer survivors Supervisors: Prof Mark Jenkins, A/Prof Aung Ko Win, Dr Amalia Karahalios, and Prof Alex Boussioutas Melbourne School of Population and Global Health Faculty of Medicine, Dental and Health Sciences

2021 Doctoral Academy Fellows

Research: Spatial causal inference analysis Supervisors: Dr Martin Tomko and Prof Stephan Winter School of Infrastructure Engineering  Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Research: Non gaussianity and secondary cosmic microwave background anisotropies in the south pole telescope data Supervisor: Dr Christian L. Reichardt School of Physics  Faculty of Science

Research:  Analysis of an ongoing conflict through the lens of media frames Supervisors: Prof Robert Hassan and Dr Philip Pond School of Culture and Communication  Faculty of Arts

Research:  Reproducibility and transparency of model-based research in applied ecology and conservation decision-making Supervisors: Dr Libby Rumpff, Prof Fiona Fidler, and Dr Hannah Fraser School of BioSciences  Faculty of Science

Research:  Natural disturbance-based models for silviculture in the Victorian Central Highlands Supervisors: Prof Patrick Baker and A/Prof Craig Nitschke School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences Faculty of Science

Research:  Instance space analysis of quantum optimisation algorithms Supervisors: Prof Kate Smith-Miles and Dr Charles Hill School of Mathematics and Statistics  Faculty of Science

Research:  A data driven model of agenda setting in Australian politics Supervisors: Prof Andrew Turpin and Dr Gosia Mikolajczak School of Computing and Information Systems Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Research:  An evidence-based approach to climate change experimentation in international city networks Supervisors: Dr Kathryn Davidson and Prof Michele Acuto Melbourne School of Design Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning

Research:  An examination of the motivations underlying, and consequences of, social network dynamics for the resolution of environmental collective action problems, using "gamified" experiments and simulations (agent-based models) Supervisors: Prof Yoshihisa Kashima and A/Prof Andrew Perfors Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences  Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Research:  Time domain gravitational lensing Supervisor: Prof Rachel Webster School of Physics  Faculty of Science

Research:  Model-based and Hybrid Multiagent Reinforcement Learning in Internet of Things Supervisors: Prof Tansu Alpcan and Dr Sarah M. Erfani School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering  Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Research:  Exploring embodied values in Singaporean paintings through technical examination and data analysis Supervisors: Dr Nicole Tse and Prof Robyn Sloggett Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation Faculty of Arts

Research:  Understanding breast cancer risk via an automated measure based on mammographic textural features: Cirrus Supervisors: Prof John Hopper, Dr Shuai Li, Dr Gillian Dite, and Dr Tuong Linh Nguyen Melbourne School of Population and Global Health Faculty of Medicine, Dental and Health Sciences

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The Infection and Immunity PhD Program is a supplementary learning opportunity to enrich your graduate research experience. The program offers an opportunity to share your research with other disciplines and expand your peer network.

You can find existing Graduate Research courses using our Find a Course search tool.

This PhD Program is a supplementary learning opportunity that will enrich your PhD experience. As a participant, you will work with others who share a passion for discovering new knowledge about infection and immunity. On this program, you will:

• learn from global leaders in infection and immunity
• access high-calibre scientists and facilities
• work in an environment where discovery research meets diagnosis and surveillance
• work with experts in infectious diseases, epidemiology, genomics and more.

The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity delivers this PhD program. The institute is a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. You may join this program if you are:

• a graduate researcher at the Doherty Institute
• enrolled in a PhD at the University of Melbourne.

The Doherty Institute is home to high-quality discovery research. It has large diagnostic operations in virology and bacteriology. So, the institute can provide vast research training opportunities in many areas, including:

• epidemiology
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• infectious diseases surveillance
• outbreak investigations.

As a program participant, you will access first-class research training in your primary discipline. And you can supplement this with extra workshops, seminars and potential internships. Our key partners in biopharmaceutical-linked industries provide these extra training opportunities. These connections will assist with future employment opportunities, beyond the pure research environment.

Graduate researchers in the Infection and Immunity PhD Program have access to a wide range of workshops. Examples include:

• scientific writing and communication
• project management
• PhD management – organise your time efficiently
• intellectual property
• business and accounting
• immunology data presentation series
• CV and interview preparation
• data management.

You will also attend events such as:

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• Doherty Institute Seminar Series

Participate

To take part, you must be enrolled in a PhD at the University of Melbourne, and based at the Doherty Institute.

When you join the program, you will remain enrolled in your current department.

You can join the PhD Program at any time during your candidature. You will remain part of the program until you complete your research degree.

If you’re a current University of Melbourne PhD candidate

• Talk with your supervisor about participating.
• Contact the PhD Program Officer.

If you want to apply for a PhD with the University of Melbourne

• Explore PhD opportunities in infection and immunity.
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• Once you’re accepted as a PhD candidate, contact us.

First published on 21 February 2022.

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The degree of Doctor of Philosophy signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.

The PhD thesis demonstrates authority in the candidate's field and shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields. It shows that the candidate has a thorough grasp of the appropriate methodological techniques and an awareness of their limitations. The thesis also makes a distinct contribution to knowledge, which rests on its originality of approach and/or interpretation of the findings, and, in some cases, the discovery of new facts.

Additionally, the thesis demonstrates an ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context. It is a careful, rigorous, and sustained piece of work demonstrating that a research 'apprenticeship' is complete and that the holder is admitted to the community of scholars in the discipline.

In scope, the PhD thesis differs from a research masters thesis chiefly by its deeper and more comprehensive treatment of the chosen subject. It is written succinctly, in English, unless approval has been given for the thesis to be written in a language other than English. The normal length of a PhD thesis is 80,000 words, exclusive of words in tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices. Footnotes are included as part of the word limit.

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