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 graduate researchers the opportunity to supplement their primary research project with a range of professional development activities. This professional development includes specialised training to equip graduate researchers with a broad set of skills, knowledge, and competence for employment opportunities beyond the pure research environment.

All Doherty Institute graduate researchers who are enrolled for a PhD or MPhil through the University of Melbourne have the opportunity to participate in the Doherty Institute PhD Program.

What are the benefits? 

The Doherty Institute PhD Program provides an innovative and engaging training environment for graduate researchers. This multidisciplinary program will offer graduate researchers first class research training in their primary discipline, with the additional breadth of real-world experiences and training opportunities beyond their immediate research topic. Our workshops target the skills that are valued in the job market and prepare graduate researchers to make informed choices about their future career path. This powerful combination of training and development will give graduates a competitive advantage to establish fulfilling and influential careers across academia and beyond.

• Research excellence: learn from global leaders in infection and immunity with access to high calibre facilities to maximise your graduate research experience.
• Enhanced employability: our multidisciplinary approach to professional development and learning better prepares you for future employment.
• Being part of a community: connect with like-minded graduate researchers and build confidence engaging with others, as well as to encourage and advise fellow graduate researchers.

Jointly awarded PhD

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.