Understanding who we are. Building a better future.
From Indigenous knowledge and artificial intelligence, to climate change and cultural preservation – research at the University of Melbourne contributes to human knowledge to help our society thrive. This research translates discovery into meaningful, practical results that benefit us all.
Our approach to research is multifaceted. Underpinned by a deep commitment to responsible and ethical conduct, it relies on collaboration – between researchers, the community, industry and government. It’s backed up by bold, strategic initiatives that combine diverse perspectives and expertise with an ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of our understanding.
Explore the projects our researchers and collaborators are working on, the impact they’re having across the globe and our leadership in new research initiatives.
Research initiatives
Explore our research initiatives
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Interdisciplinary research
Challenging current thinking and translating knowledge through unexpected connections.
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Environmental Research Hub
Discovery and impact by our people and partners to create a sustainable future.
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International Collaborative Research Academies
ICRAs are cohort-based programs where graduate researchers enrol at both the University of Melbourne and an international partner university.
Murmuk Djerring
Murmuk Djerring - Working Together is the University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Strategy 2023–2027. It commits the University not only to growing the leadership capabilities of all Indigenous students and staff but, most importantly, to ensuring their cultural safety and wellbeing while working or studying at the University.
Our research strategy
The University of Melbourne’s research strategy – Advancing Research 2030: Excellence for Impact – charts our path to continue to deliver research excellence, collaboration and impact.
Bold, ambitious and comprehensive, it will guide our decision-making, enable our research to expand the boundaries of knowledge, and deliver enduring positive impact.
Research collaboration
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Why partner with us
Partner with the University of Melbourne. Join a community where the world’s best minds help solve the biggest global challenges of our time.
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Success stories
Explore how companies, industry and government have partnered with us to develop solutions for their needs and goals.
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Find an Expert
Search for expert academics, researchers and supervisors who are making a real difference in the world.
Research Principles
All research at the University, including that with external partners, seeks to uphold the University of Melbourne Research Principles.
These Principles bring together key aspirations, such as the long-term community benefit deriving from research, as well as formal policy commitments, such as endorsement of academic freedom, and oversight of ethical standards and research integrity.
Research ethics
Get support and advice so you can manage your research ethically and with integrity.
Research updates
Stay up to date on our research news and read about the impact of our most recent advances.
Support our research
Alumni, friends and benefactors play an important role in ensuring our researchers continue their work. From biomedicine to the environment, your generosity helps us address some of the world’s greatest challenges.
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Explore the benefits of undertaking your graduate research at the University of Melbourne.
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Life as a researcher
Read the stories of current and past graduate researchers. Find out about their experiences at the University and where their degrees have taken them.
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Facilities and resources
Discover the University’s facilities and resources – with rare collections, archives, digital expertise, technology, museums and galleries.
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Research degrees
Become a graduate researcher at the University of Melbourne.