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.
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
Superbug impact on the gut
Monash University researchers discover how the bacterial superbug Clostridioides difficile hijacks the gut in order to cause serious and persistent disease.
Australian study casts doubt on WHO safe standards of air pollution, showing low levels of pollution are deadly.
A study of more than 240,000 death has found even low levels of PM2.5, found in air pollution increases risk of death.
Monash University scientists uncover pivotal virus structure
Researchers from Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) have revealed the structure of a protein complex that is essential for the poliovirus to replicate.
Monash University announces research collaboration with Janssen to tackle coeliac disease
Monash University has signed a multi-year research collaboration with Janssen Biotech, Inc., to advance the understanding of Coeliac Disease.
Turn it up: Researchers optimise air conditioners to prevent drivers losing their cool
Truck drivers globally could soon have access to state-of-the-art temperature control in their cabins that reduces windscreen condensation and improves comfort.