Research
La Trobe is one of Australia’s leading research universities, with a world-wide reputation for academic excellence and innovation.
All faculties have extensive research programs and we are a member of Innovative Research Universities, Australia, a group which collectively attracts more than $340 million in funding per annum.
La Trobe's research strategy encourages innovation, specialisation and collaboration.
The following research strengths are La Trobe's designated areas of research focus.
These areas have been identified on the basis of outstanding performance of La Trobe staff against a number of criteria such as: academic publications, success in the receipt of competitive grant funding, national and international research collaborations, prizes, conference participation, public commentary and intellectual leadership.
- Archaeology
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Science
- Environment, Ecology and Agricultural Sciences
- Health Services Reform and Delivery
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature & Culture
- Mother and Child Health
- Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Politics
- Sex, Health and Society
- Sociology
- Sustainable Communities and Regional Development
The University is forming broad institutes and centres to enhance the public profile of its research strengths, attract research funding and facilitate interaction between researchers from different disciplines and faculties. Initial plans are for:
- Australian Institute for Molecular Medicine,
- Biosciences Research Centre,
- Institute for Human Security,
- Institute for Social and Environmental Sustainability.