Study with us

Dr Gemma Davy, graduating 2024.

We are committed to training the next generation of outstanding autism scholars.

We provide students with chances to develop and broaden their knowledge through engagement with other disciplines via:

  • the OTARC Seminar Series
  • hosting and attending conferences
  • hosting visiting international researchers
  • supporting student attendance at workshops/masterclasses.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

We are training the next generation of outstanding autism scholars.

Study with us

STUDENT PLACEMENT POLICY

STUDENT PLACEMENT POLICY

Our researchers offer placements for undergraduate students from a range of backgrounds (psychology, public health, media studies).

Student placement policy

OUR STUDENTS

OUR STUDENTS

What topics do our students study?

Our student projects

Recent student awards and PhD completions

PhD COMPLETED 2025

PhD COMPLETED 2025

Dianne Blackwell

"Emotion regulation in autism: Perspectives from key stakeholders and literature"

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PhD COMPLETED 2025

PhD COMPLETED 2025

Jane Mantzalas

"Characterising Autistic Burnout and its Underlying Mechanisms: An Exploratory Investigation"

Read Jane's publications

PhD COMPLETED 2025

PhD COMPLETED 2025

Clare Kermond

”Autistic Australian secondary school students”

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HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH COLLEGIALITY AND CITEZENSHIP AWARD

HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH COLLEGIALITY AND CITEZENSHIP AWARD

Lyndel Kennedy (OTARC PhD candidate)

La Trobe University's School of Psychology and Public health student awards 2025

Read about Lyndel's work

INSAR STUDENT AND TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARD 2025

INSAR STUDENT AND TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARD 2025

Clare Kermond (OTARC PhD graduate)

Read about Clare's work

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES, CLASSROOM EXCELLENCE AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD FOR RESILIENCE AND DETERMINATION

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES, CLASSROOM EXCELLENCE AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD FOR RESILIENCE AND DETERMINATION

Jane Mantzalas (OTARC PhD graduate)

La Trobe University's School of Psychology and Public health student awards 2025

Read about Jane's work

RECENT STUDENT PUBLICATIONS