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Industry Doctoral Program

The Industry Doctoral Program (IDP) is an industry-led PhD of which the scope, project and research focus are determined by the organisation sponsor. This allows business to explore new ideas, and opportunities with the goal of developing a competitive advantage. This is supported through expert academic supervision, world leading facilities and access to some of Australia's leading talent.

Industry partners

Looking to gain a competitive edge?

The Industry Doctoral program provides access to world leading research facilities and expertise, as well as some of Australia’s most promising talent.

Students

Advance your career while gaining a PhD. Work with industry to tackle real problems – and design highly commercial solutions.

Driving Innovation for Great Wrap

Watch Eddie's innovation story with Great Wrap

Discover how Industry PhD candidate Eddie Attenborough worked on R&D with materials innovation company Great Wrap, to develop a process to convert local food waste into compostable stretch films for production in Australia.