Research at Melbourne
Tackling the global questions and challenges of our age means thinking differently. Explore how research is leading to a deep understanding of the world and other benefits for the economy, health and the environment.
Work with Us
Discover how we can work together to grow your organisation and create a better future.
Working together to solve significant challenges
We bring together the best minds to find new opportunities and to solve challenges that matter. New research discoveries will help your organisation and benefit society.
Our experience covers everything from established organisations through to entrepreneurial start-ups and community groups. And our research expertise covers every discipline. This means we can work across all sectors of the economy, society and the environment.
As a partner, you'll access the latest University research, technologies and intellectual property. You can use our research infrastructure, including bespoke platforms. Along the way, you’ll meet researchers who may become your life-long collaborators or even join your workforce.
Work with us to find better ways of doing things.
Technology ready to license: Microalgae fractionation method
Speed up the development of the microalgae fractionation method through licensing or direct investment. This new method is more cost-effective and more environmentally friendly than current methods.
Advancement
University of Melbourne Advancement aims to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors.
Funding opportunities for industry
The University’s industry partners can access funding support through grants and schemes. Learn more about funding opportunities.
Industry precincts
Industry precincts facilitate innovation through collaboration. They are places where experts collocate and share ideas. And where investors support the path to commercialisation.
Melbourne Connect is one of the University's purpose-built innovation precincts. This new precinct will bring together the digital expertise of leading researchers and industry leaders. It will redefine how businesses, researchers, government and entrepreneurs work together to solve the most pressing future challenges.
Ways of working with us
There are many ways you can work with us, including:
- licensing existing technology or intellectual property
- applying for a research grant
- collaborating on your strategic research projects
- recruiting graduates and PhD candidates
- forming international research partnerships
- accessing tailored executive education programs for your organisation.
Bring your ideas to us and we will match you with the right people.
Technologies ready to license
Browse the University's new technologies that are available for licensing.
Professional development
Explore lifelong learning opportunities at the University. Your options include one-off seminars through to full-time graduate courses.
International research partnerships
Discover the benefits of being an international research partner. We partner with universities and research organisations around the world.
Graduate Research
Join a stimulating research community at Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university.
Case study: making rock fishing safer
Surf Life Saving Australia has developed an evidence-based hazard index for rock fishing sites, in partnership with the University of Melbourne.
Previous safety measures were based on the belief that rock-fishing deaths were usually caused by unpredictable, ‘freak’ waves. The research team found that danger arises instead from inexperienced fishers’ failure to recognise hazardous ocean conditions.
Find an expert
Do you need an expert to help solve a challenge for your business or organisation, or give insight to a current issue? Use the University's Find an Expert tool to search for the best researcher for the job.
Share with others
Are you looking to work with the University? We've prepared a convenient summary that answers the questions you and your team might ask to help you decide on your next steps. It also includes case studies that show how we've helped other organisations to achieve their goals.