
Multidisciplinary research
Explore the University’s multidisciplinary research programs for graduate researchers. Collaborations include PhD programs, institutes and centres.
The Ecology and Evolution 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.
The Ecology and Evolution PhD Program is a supplementary learning opportunity. It will enrich your graduate research experience.
When you join our PhD Program, you’ll feel part of a community. You will work with others who share a passion for research related to ecology and evolution. You’ll connect with graduate researchers from other disciplines. And you’ll engage with relevant external organisations. Through the program, you’ll broaden your networks and improve your career prospects.
The University’s researchers are national and international leaders in their fields. This gives you tremendous opportunities for high-quality research training and intellectual development.
We challenge ideas. We do not simply collect and analyse data. We use knowledge to address important environmental and social issues. These include:
You'll access expertise across the many research areas within ecology and evolution. This adds breadth to your research experience, and helps to expand your network. You could work with researchers in the following areas:
You can conduct research in the lab, in glasshouses, or in the field.
The program offers personal and professional development opportunities.
You’ll leave the program with a certification listing all the skills you've acquired. You can use this when looking for new opportunities.
When you join our PhD Program, you’ll receive extra targeted support to kick-start your career. You may
access this support in the form of:
We also have a focus on quantitative skills. You’ll receive a custom training plan based on your own background. The skills and experience you gain will set you apart from other PhD graduates.
To take part, you must be enrolled in a PhD at the University of Melbourne. Your thesis topic must relate to the theme of ecology and evolution.
When you join the program, you will remain enrolled in your current department.
You can join a PhD Program at any time during your candidature. You will remain part of the program until you complete your doctoral studies.
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