La Trobe University has a vibrant and diverse research community with strong academic leadership.  The University is internationally recognised for the quality of research and a research strategy which promotes innovation, specialisation and collaboration.

All La Trobe faculties have extensive and diverse research programs, with staff and students encouraged to actively pursue their research at pre and post Doctoral levels.  Many of the academic staff have received national or international awards for their research, have extensive publication histories and make regular contributions to public debate in Australia as well as internationally.

Research Strengths:

• Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Science
• Physical and Mathematical Sciences
• Environment and Agricultural Sciences
• Behavioural Sciences
• Archaeology
• Australian Studies
• Linguistics
• Literature and Culture
• Modern Asian Studies
• Health Systems, Reform and Delivery
• Mother and Child Health
• Sex, Health and Society
• Sustainable Communities and Regional Development
  

The La Trobe University Research and Development Park at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus continues to be developed as the heart of the University’s commercialisation activities, with a focus on innovation, new product development, industry collaboration, and the commercialisation of intellectual property.

The Bendigo campus is host to the A$3.3 million Central Victorian Innovation Park.  The first publicly-funded and university-endorsed technology business park in Victoria, it contributes to regional economic growth by supporting new innovation-based businesses.

The University continues to welcome and foster industry partnerships and provides invaluable consultancy services to government and business.  

For information about research opportunities, prospective research postgraduates can click here.