Why join Monash?
Why join Monash?
We are a member of Australia's Group of Eight - the most research intensive universities in the country - and have cemented our position in the top-50 universities globally*.
*We're 37th in the 2022-23 US News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings and 44th in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
How we support our researchers
Ever wondered what life would be like as a researcher at Monash? Find out more about what we have to offer and how we can support you.
How we support our research students
Are you still searching for answers to those questions? Become a Monash graduate research student and discover your path to a rewarding research career.
"Excellence, relevance, impact"
"Our research goals can be summarised in three words: excellence, relevance and impact. Only through the highest quality research can we address and solve the complex challenges of today's world."
Professor A. Ian Smith, Vice-Provost (Research and Research Infrastructure) &
Interim Senior Vice-Provost and Vice-Provost (Research)
Want to work with us?
See what jobs are available at Monash.
Our culture
“People at Monash want to see you succeed, and they want to help you in any way that they can.”
Dr Ailie Gallant, Senior Research Fellow, School of Earth Atmosphere & Environment
Gender equality
“It turned out to be one of the best life choices I ever made,” she says. “I’m still here, almost 9 years later!”
Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon, Senior Research Fellow, Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc)
Accelerating research that matters
“Monash is committed to seeding collaborations with universities from overseas. It has been critical for the internationalisation of my research.”
Professor Christina Twomey, Head of the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies