Researchers

As a researcher at VU, you are a part of a leading research community working to create solutions and solve real-world problems.

We are committed to providing you with comprehensive services, training and development opportunities throughout all stages of your research career.

Find out how VU cultivates a research environment to promote innovation and collaboration.

Research lifecycle

Researcher development

Candidature

Research contacts & support

The VU Real-World Researcher - transcript

Research with us

VU offers world-class research opportunities and our researchers work across multidisciplinary research focus areas, supported by partnerships with industry and our research institutes and centres.

Apply for graduate research

Start a research degree at VU and enhance your career with advanced skills in research, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Graduate research scholarships

We offer scholarships for tuition fees and a living allowance (stipend) to help cover the costs of your research.

Research institutes & centres

Our research institutes and centres work closely with industry and government partners as well as other research institutes to develop solutions and solve real-world problems.

Find a researcher

Information for research candidates

Grants & funding

Learn about the types of funding available and how to submit an application.

Integrity & ethics

Find out how to ensure your research complies with the national standards and laws concerning the ethical conduct of research.

Laboratories & research facilities

Our researchers have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities that are ranked among the best in Australia and the world.

Researcher support

The Graduate Research School provides research training and support to graduate researchers and supervisors. They offer 'drop ins' for candidates to ask specific questions with someone from the Candidature team.

Visit the Graduate Research School page for more information

Our Research Services team promote, administer and support VU's research activities, inclduing funding coordination, and ethics and integrity.

Learn more about Research Services

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