Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Prospective Research Students

Research laboratories in the Department offer a diverse collection of projects for post graduate study.
See individual lab pages for further details.

Postgraduate scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available to international and local students applying for postgraduate research study at the University of Melbourne.
Find out more about postgraduate scholarships.

Doctoral programs (PhD)

The PhD program is usually based on a three-year research degree incorporating a thesis of 80,000 to 100,000 words. The Department of Microbiology and Immunology offers research opportunities across a broad range of areas from Microbial Ecology to AIDS Immunology.
View a list of research areas.

How to apply for a PhD

Post-doctoral opportunities

There are a number of post-doctoral opportunities including fellowships, post-doctoral support and jobs at the university.