RESEARCH DEGREES
Change the world with us
At UniSA we stop at nothing to make a difference.
By undertaking a UniSA project-based research degree, you will:
- Work with industry, community and academic experts to tackle specific real world challenges
- Be supported by exceptional researchers and state-of-the-art facilities at a university where 100% of our research is rated at or above world-class*
- Embrace different cultures and the rich and varied ways of knowing and doing research
- Develop the skills necessary to become an expert in your field.
Choose a project in your specialist area, including STEM, health, education, social work, Aboriginal knowledges, creative industries and more.
The process is simple: apply for an established research project which has a confirmed topic, supervisory panel, scholarship and fee waiver, or develop your own project.
All Australian students receive a fee waiver, as do international students who apply for a project with an attached scholarship.
Planning to start your degree in 2026?
You can apply to Adelaide University directly. Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.
Find a research project
If you’re interested in studying a research degree at UniSA, browse some of our currently available research projects. New projects are added regularly, so if you don’t see a project that interests you, please complete the Expression of Interest form, and you'll be notified when new projects are listed.
Applicant type
Study level
Financial support
Fields of Research
Industry sectors
Industry Partnered Projects
Closed projects
Research centres
Thinking of studying soon?
2025
Ready to start your research degree in 2025? You can apply to UniSA or the University of Adelaide now before continuing on to the new Adelaide University in 2026.
When the time comes to transfer, we’ll be here at every step, ensuring you’re well supported with personalised advice.
2026
Planning to start your research degree in 2026? You can apply to Adelaide University directly. Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.
To view scholarships available at the new Adelaide University in 2026, please visit Adelaide University Scholarships.
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How to apply
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Research Degree Admissions
p: +61 8 8302 5880
e: research.degrees@unisa.edu.au
Location
Level 2, 101 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
Postal address
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia
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