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We value our partnerships with universities and research organisations around the world. They increase the quality, output and impact of research.
Supporting international collaboration is a strategic priority for the University of Melbourne. We work with international organisations whose strategic objectives and research interests align with our own. Our partners share our commitment to high-quality joint research and research training activities. This drives us both to push boundaries. Together, we discover new knowledge that benefits society at a global level.
International research partnerships make a difference to the lives of people around the world. They create knowledge that leads to better, healthier and more sustainable societies. Recent partnership discoveries include:
"The University of Melbourne partners internationally on research that addresses global challenges. These include social, economic, health, and environmental challenges. Our partnerships enhance our collective research and research training opportunities, and instill a truly global perspective into research. As partners, we benefit from each other’s complementary expertise. This enables us to undertake joint research programs with high impact."
Professor Justin Zobel, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate and International Research)
Collaboration between institutions and researchers is fundamental to success. We commit to long-term partnerships that are based on trust, openness and shared goals. And we will work with you to ensure the partnership benefits both parties.
The University’s research covers a broad range of research fields. This means that you can access deep expertise across all disciplines. Use our Find an Expert tool to search for the best researcher for your proposed project.
The University of Melbourne attracts top PhD candidates from all over the world. By working with us, you will benefit from high calibre graduate researchers working on joint research projects.
As a research partner, you’ll have access to our technology and infrastructure, including bespoke platforms. When based in Melbourne, your researchers can work at purpose-built research precincts. These innovation hubs bring together the very best minds, technology and resources. Researchers work side-by-side with industry partners, experts and entrepreneurs to create solutions.
The University was founded in 1853. Since then, we’ve made a big contribution to life in Australia and globally. We’ve built strong capabilities in research, teaching and community engagement. And we’ve formed close links with other universities and research organisations.
We are proud of our track record for intellectual rigour and robust research methods. We’re a highly ranked University with a strong reputation. And we conduct ourselves with the highest commitment to ethics and integrity.
There are two main ways that your organisation can collaborate.
Support the initial phase of research collaborations between our two institutions. We fund joint projects with the most potential for high-quality research output and real-world impact.
Develop a unique research training program – an International Research Training Group (IRTG). One that recruits outstanding PhD candidates to both institutions.
IRTGs are organised, cohort-based programs. Graduate researchers enrol at both the University of Melbourne and the partner university. They are supervised by academics from Melbourne as well as your institution. Joint PhD candidates will spend at least 12 months at each institution.
We establish joint PhD programs, or IRTGs, in one of two ways:
IRTGs generate joint projects, research collaboration and co-authored publications. These outcomes help PhD candidates to establish international connections and strengthen research profiles. Learn more about the fully funded joint PhD opportunities currently available to candidates at our IRTGs.
Discover how we're working with the University of Bayreuth in polymer and exciton research.
Learn how we're working with the University of Bonn to better understand the neuroscience of decision-making.
Find out more about our partnership with the University of Bonn in fundamental and applied immunology research.
Discover how we're collaborating with German research institutions to advance understanding and inform responses to the complex challenges of climate change.
Learn more about our multidisciplinary research and research training collaborations with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).
Learn about the work we do with India's top research universities, including IITM, IITK, IITKgp and the IISc.
Find out more about our collaborative research projects with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Discover how we're partnering with the Jülich Research Centre, one of Europe's largest interdisciplinary research centres.
Find out how we're partnering with KU Leuven to support research collaboration across a broad range of disciplines.
Learn more about our comprehensive range of joint research projects with the University of Manchester.
Learn about our research partnership with the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in plant growth and metabolism.
Learn about our collaboration with the University of Potsdam to understand the cosmopolitan project against and beyond its Eurocentric legacies.
Discover how we're working together with RWTH Aachen University on energy-related research.
Learn more about our multidisciplinary research and research training activities with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Discover how we're partnering with the University of Toronto to create multidisciplinary research opportunities.
We have partnerships all across the world, including with the international institutions listed below.
Regardless of which organisation you’re from, there are avenues for you to fund your collaborative research with our researchers. We can help identify potential funding opportunities to support international research collaborations. This includes funding opportunities within Australia and internationally.
Contact our team to learn more about establishing an international research partnership.
Keep up to date with the latest news from our international research partners.
Feb 2021: The partnership that was launched in 2008 between the University of Melbourne and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel has been bolstered by the addition of a joint PhD program.
Jan 2021: The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc) has signed a joint PhD agreement with the University of Melbourne, becoming the latest partner in the Melbourne-India Postgraduate Academy (MIPA).
July 2020: A grant from the German Research Foundation, matched by the University of Melbourne, has extended an International Research Training Group for another five years.
July 2020: The University of Melbourne has launched its first university-wide joint PhD program in China with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Discover the fully funded Joint PhD opportunities that are currently available with universities and research institutions around the world.
Discover the University’s facilities and resources. You’ll find rare collections, archives, museums and galleries, as well as digital expertise and technology platforms.
Use the University's Find an Expert tool to search for the best researcher for your project.
International links at the University extend beyond research partnerships. Learn more about international visits, engagement, study and exchange opportunities.
