PhD

By choosing to complete your PhD through the University of Melbourne at the Doherty Institute, you will learn from global leaders in infection and immunity, with access to high calibre scientists and facilities in an environment where cutting-edge research is side by side with public health laboratories. Opportunities span basic research in immunology, bacteriology, virology, epidemiology, clinical and translational research, infectious diseases surveillance, outbreak investigations and many more. 

About

The Doherty Institute PhD Program offers Doherty Institute graduate researchers (who are enrolled in one of the applicable courses in one of the applicable departments below) the opportunity to supplement their primary research project with a range of professional development activities which are both complementary to and an extension on their lab/group research environment. Doherty Institute graduate researchers can attend Doherty Institute PhD Program workshops and other events where they can:

• learn how their research skills and knowledge can be utilised in employment roles both within and beyond the academy;
• establish connections and networks across a range of academic and industry roles; and
• meet with Doherty Institute graduate researchers from other groups and learn from their advice and experience.

How can I join the Doherty Institute PhD Program?

You first need to apply for a graduate research course at the University of Melbourne.

If your course/scholarship application is successful and you subsequently enrol in and commence one of the Applicable Courses in one of the Applicable Departments below, you are then able to participate in the Doherty Institute PhD Program including accessing information on our dedicated intranet page.

Applicable Courses at the University of Melbourne

Applicable Departments at the University of Melbourne

Joint PhD Programs provide a unique opportunity for PhD students to enrol concurrently at two institutions for the period of their PhD and to receive a single doctoral degree jointly awarded by the two institutions.

The University of Melbourne has several joint PhD agreements with approved partner universities. You can view the activities available on the University of Melbourne’s Joint PhD page.