Research at La Trobe

Find out more about our Research and Innovation 2030 strategy.

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Get a research degree

Get a research degree

Explore Masters, Professional Doctorate and PhD opportunities.

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Partner with La Trobe

Partner with La Trobe

How we collaborate with industry partners and establish talent pipelines

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Global research partnerships

Global research partnerships

We partner with institutions around the world to deliver global-leading research.

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Researcher support

Researcher support

Access support including grants, ethics, contracts and consulting.

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Our academic community

Our academic community

Development, support and opportunities for current staff and those considering La Trobe.

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Our research themes

Our research themes

Our expertise across disciplines positions us to excel in our six priority areas.

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Research Leaders Accelerator Program

The Research Leaders Accelerator Program is a key pillar of the Research & Innovation 2030 Strategy and aims to support our research leaders to play a significant role in delivering our research & innovation goals.

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Research Impact

Research Impact

Discover how our researchers are making a real difference in the community, for the nation, and around the world.

Research Centres and Institutes

Research Centres and Institutes

Our research centres are addressing the key challenges of our time on an international level.

Research Education and Development

Research Education and Development

Improve your skillset to help you excel in research.

Research Office

Research Office

Supporting researchers with applications, ethics, grants, contracts, commercialisation partnerships and publishing.

Research Infrastructure

Research Infrastructure

Discover how our equipment and facilities can accelerate your research.

Graduate Research School

Graduate Research School

The GRS forms a vibrant research community for all researchers and provides the highest standard of training and professional development for academic staff and graduate researchers.

Research excellence

World standard

We’re rated at, above or well above world standard in all our broad research areas

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Top-rated globally

La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.

QS Top Universities, 2025, QS World University Rankings 2026: Top global universities;
Webometrics, 2025, Webometrics Ranking July 2025

Top 50 worldwide for gender equality

We’re ranked in the top 50 worldwide for eliminating forms of discrimination and violence against women, enhancing women’s access to reproductive rights and ensuring their effective participation in leadership and public life.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, Impact Rankings 2025: gender equality

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