Master by Research (Ias)

CDU produces cutting edge research in fields ranging from Indigenous and tropical health to environmental science, energy and resource management, and public policy. Their ties to industries like agriculture and advanced manufacturing ensure research meets real-world problems with real-world solutions.

Yes, CDU offers a variety of research scholarships to assist candidates throughout their program. Prospective students can find out what is on offer and how to apply via the Higher Degree by Research scholarships page on the CDU website.

CDU provides a dedicated 'Find a Supervisor' tool on their website where prospective candidates can find a research supervisor and explore available research projects to start their research journey with Charles Darwin University.

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 in their work. CDU also recognises that research candidates have developed a unique blend of skills, qualities, and ideas that they would like to use to improve the world.

CDU is a research-intensive university recognised for excellence in Indigenous and tropical health, environmental science, and public policy. It was ranked in the Top 200 globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023, had 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.