Research
Research
It’s a certain drive to question the answers and go beyond convention that makes research at Monash different. We believe that great research, when properly applied, can lead to lasting and positive change in the world.
Spotlight on COVID-19
Now more than ever, the world depends on researchers and scientists to solve what has become the defining global emergency of our time. Monash researchers are responding to the immediate complex global challenges arising from the pandemic, as well as long-term multidisciplinary solutions across health, economics, policy, technology, environment and society.
Latest COVID-19 medical research
We are at the forefront of urgent research to resolve and respond to COVID-19
Research for resilience and transformation
Our research is making a long-term, sustainable impact across health, economics, policy, technology, environment and society.
The Monash approach to impact
Monash has the research capability, international presence, influential networks and critical infrastructure to lead global communities towards a more resilient, sustainable and prosperous future.
The Melbourne Experiment
The Melbourne Experiment is a landmark interdisciplinary research collaboration to study the effects of the COVID-19 restrictions on key activities and elements of the urban environment before, during and after the COVID-19 shutdown.
Our Lens on COVID-19
Read about the latest COVID-19 break-through research, commentary and opinion, told by Monash University's leading experts.
More about Monash research
Explore the exciting, groundbreaking research work our faculties are undertaking and learn how you can be part of the Monash research community.
Learn more about Monash University's research priorities (PDF, 3.77 MB)
Research for good
We've identified four global themes of research where we can help shape society for the better and ensure sustainability of our environment for future generations.
Why join Monash?
Our supportive culture empowers, develops and nurtures our researchers and academics to deliver tangible results.
Find a research institute or centre
Our researchers work in dynamic, multidisciplinary institutes or centres which give them the intellectual stimulation to produce their best work.
Be a part of our research community
Find out more about graduate research at Monash and current research opportunities.
Faculty research
Explore the exciting, groundbreaking research work our faculties are undertaking.
Find a researcher
Explore our researchers' profiles by field of research or keyword.
Our researchers
Our researchers are at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about their research and their experience working at Monash.
Latest research
New drug targets the clots that can kill: A potential treatment for heart attack and stroke prevention
Monash researchers have developed a drug that can be potentially given as a preventative against heart attack.
Groundbreaking project powers Australia's future using renewables
The Federal Government has announced a further half a million dollars in funding to a Monash University-led project to investigate the integration of renewables into the energy grid.
Hormones are not the key to younger women's sexual function
A study into the causes of sexual dysfunction in young women has found social factors are as important as hormone levels.
Looks like epilepsy but isn't: Introducing PNES Disease
One in four people who are tested for epilepsy do not have the disease but instead have a psychological condition known as PNES
How to repair your gut
Monash University researchers identify a key biomolecule that enhances the repair of your gut by prompting stem cells to regenerate damaged tissue.