Start your research career with us
Become a leader in your field, advance your career and make a positive impact when you study a research degree or PhD at Deakin. You’ll receive guidance from some of the world’s leading researchers and benefit from access to inspiring, world-leading research facilities. Explore our research degrees and discover your potential.
Masters by research
- 1–2 years full-time
- A pathway to a PhD
- Make an original contribution to knowledge
- Written thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- 3 years full-time
- Make an original, significant contribution to knowledge in your chosen discipline
- Supervised research project
- Written thesis
Programs for research students
Cotutelle PhD
Deakin’s Cotutelle PhD program allows you to undertake a PhD across two universities in two different countries. We have a wide range of partnership opportunities for eligible students in the UK, Europe, Asia and beyond – meaning our research degree students can make global impact across many fields.
Specialist programs
In addition to our two main types of research degrees, we have two specialist research programs available. The Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) is a clinical psychology research degree focused on professional practice. The Masters of Philosophy (Medicine) is an intensive two-year research degree in health and bio-medical science.
Ready to apply?
Get all the information you need to successfully apply for a Deakin research degree or PhD, including key dates, entry requirements, supporting documents and finding a research supervisor. We’re here to support you through the process.
Find a research supervisor
Develop superior research expertise when you learn from and work alongside globally recognised experts in their field. We have more than 2000 research experts, many of them ranked among the top 1% globally.
Fees, funding and scholarships
Did you know that if you’re an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, or permanent visa holder, you won’t need to pay tuition fees for your research degree? We have stipends of over $34,400 per annum (tax exempt), which are above the university average, and travel allowances available to help you achieve your research aspirations. You might also be eligible for a tax-free scholarship to support you during your candidature.
I found a place and people that have since inspired and supported me in every way. Studying at Deakin is probably the best decision I’ve ever made.
Dr Christina Zorbas
PhD in public health nutrition
Tap into our extensive support network
Our research community provides a huge range of support for research staff and students. We’re here to help you find the ideal program, make a global impact and apply for research prizes and awards.
Our research community
Our research capabilities and expertise span across our faculties and schools, research institutes and centres, and thriving network of collaborations and partnerships. Discover our latest research projects and initiatives and the experts at the helm of the next great discovery.
Where a research degree can take you
Making a difference with biomedical engineering
Driven by a passion for biomedical engineering, Dr Kashyap reveals how her PhD helped make difference in people’s lives through wearable technology.
Uncovering an environmentally friendly solution for carbon fibre waste
Driving positive impact for women’s football
PhD candidate Olivia shares how the skills she’s learning in sports science will help make an impact as women’s football grows.
Exploring humanity through cinema
With the support of a full scholarship, Oscar’s PhD explores how cinema is able to shine a light on the fundamental essences of the human condition.
Contact us
Join over 6500 research degree candidates from around the world who have enrolled at Deakin. Contact us with any questions about research at Deakin.
Domestic HDR candidates
Email the HDR candidature office
Research scholarship enquiries
Email the research scholarship team
International HDR students
Email the international HDR team