Master by Research

CDU has research strengths in fields ranging from Indigenous and tropical health to environmental science, energy and resource management, public policy, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, AI, and cybersecurity. CDU's research tackles challenges in the Northern Territory region, remote communities, and among close neighbours such as Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Indonesia.

Yes, CDU offers a variety of research scholarships to assist you throughout your program. You can find out what is on offer and how to apply by visiting the Higher Degree by Research scholarships section on the CDU website.

CDU provides a dedicated tool to find a research supervisor and explore available research projects to start your research journey. You can use the 'Find a supervisor' feature on the CDU Research and Innovation website to connect with esteemed faculty members who lead the way in their fields.

The Office of Research and Innovation runs university-wide programs for researchers at CDU, including research workshops and social events to support all HDR candidates, supervisors, and early and mid-career researchers. CDU also recognises that research candidates have a unique blend of skills, qualities, and ideas, and provides resources to help them use these capabilities effectively.

CDU is ranked in the Top 200 universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023 for research and impact towards all sustainable development goals. CDU had a research income of $68 million in 2023, and 28 academics from CDU and Menzies are in the top 2% of influential researchers according to a Stanford and Elsevier study in 2022. CDU is also ranked in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities for Computer Science and Engineering.