Distinctive Advantage
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Plus) is designed for you to pursue your passion in research and
boost your post-PhD career prospects.
PhD Plus students are given the tools to advance their career in academia or industry through a unique mix of:
- industry placements
- research projects
- skills development
- mentorship and
- networking opportunities.
Whether you’re interested in communication and digital media, human-centred technologies, public policy, education,
health and wellbeing, sports and exercise science, or even the environment, conservation and sustainable communities,
at UC we have expert supervisors in a range of research areas.
You’ll be encouraged to think big, be entrepreneurial, find innovative solutions to real-world problems and make a positive change.
Our PhD Plus will make you stand out in a highly competitive job market and advance your career prospects.
Get ready to make a real impact through your research with UC’s PhD Plus!
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Plus) is designed for you to pursue your passion in research and boost your post-PhD career prospects.
PhD Plus students are given the tools to advance their career in academia or industry through a unique mix of:
- industry placements
- research projects
- skills development
- mentorship and
- networking opportunities.
Whether you’re interested in communication and digital media, human-centred technologies, public policy, education, health and wellbeing, sports and exercise science, or even the environment, conservation and sustainable communities, at UC we have expert supervisors in a range of research areas.
You’ll be encouraged to think big, be entrepreneurial, find innovative solutions to real-world problems and make a positive change. Our PhD Plus will make you stand out in a highly competitive job market and advance your career prospects.
Get ready to make a real impact through your research with UC’s PhD Plus!
Why choose PhD Plus
Bespoke research
Design a degree that meets your individual interests while advancing your career prospects.
Expert academics
Join UC’s dynamic and collaborative research team, featuring world-renowned experts in their fields.
Plus elements
Add optional ‘Plus’ elements to your PhD like internships, exchanges, research pitches and mentoring.
A competitive edge
Stand out in a highly competitive job market with skills to help you succeed in academia or industry.
University Research Scholarships
The University of Canberra offers a range of University Research Scholarships to support HDR candidates. For HDR candidates commencing in Semester 2, 2023, there are:
- 10 Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships, and
- 10 University funded research scholarships open to domestic and international HDR applicants
- 12 industry co-funded industry scholarships available for those conducting research which aligns with the strategic theme of the University - Economic, Environmental and Social Sustainability, and
- 10 non-themed co-funded industry scholarships.
For more information on these Research Scholarships opportunities, application, eligibility criteria and conditions, see our:
