Higher Degree Research

There are many exciting opportunities in our College to undertake research.

Students can study full-time or part-time on and off campus, with many of our students concurrently studying and working at the same time.

A range of different graduate research degrees are available including the MPhil, PhD, and Professional Doctorates. Our degrees are structured to provide maximum support to our research higher degree graduates and we provide high quality professional development programs to enrich the experience of our HDR candidates, help them finish their degree in a timely manner and equip them for a wide range of careers.

JCU provides strong support for its HDR candidates via a range of tuition fee and living stipend scholarships, for both domestic and international candidates.  JCU's scholarship round closes on August 31 each year for international candidatures, October 31 each year for domestic candidates.

Available Projects

Have a look at the available projects listed on the Graduate Degree Research, Available Projects page under the College of Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences.

Or, search JCU’s research portfolio for your area of interest and get in touch with our research supervisors/advisors.

How to Apply for a Higher Degree by Research at JCU

Once you have an agreed project, submit your on-line application.

New to Research

New to research or just want to do a short course, try the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods. Successful completion of this course is a qualifying pathway for our higher research degrees.