Working together to improve global outcomes
Griffith Health spans five schools and works closely with important research centres both here and overseas including the Centre for Mental Health and Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics. Our research projects are leading the way towards a healthier future, and are designed to address issues that affect societies and environments around the world. Our Higher Degree Research students work alongside world-class researchers to achieve the best outcomes.
Rankings
#1 in Australia for Nursing and Midwifery (tied position)
#2 in Australia for Dentistry and Oral Sciences (tied position)
#1 in Australia for Overall Student Experience - Pharmacy
Griffith Health Centres
Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering
Developing disruptive technologies for musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac and vascular conditions.
Find out more about the Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering
Centre for Mental Health
Multidisciplinary collaborations to inform and enhance research, translation and impact.
Clinical Trial Unit
State-of-the-art facilities and professional coordination services for phase I–IV trials.
Clem Jones Centre
World-renowned for its discoveries and translational research for diseases and injuries of the nervous system.
The Hopkins Centre
Solving the complex challenges arising from disability.
National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases
Creating sustained improvements for neuroimmunology and emerging diseases.
Find out more about the National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases
Centre for Applied Health Economics
Influencing our complex healthcare systems and public policy with insights from across our disciplines.
Centre for Environment and Population Health
Addressing global environmental and population health challenges.
Find out more about the Centre for Environment and Population Health
NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care
Improving the delivery of acute wound care in hospitals.
Find out more about the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care
Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics
Bringing together our formidable strengths in biomedical research to create a brighter future for all
Research themes
Research within our schools
Research services
Meet some of our researchers
Meet Dr Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik
World expert in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Meet Dr Simon Broadley
Pioneering the STOP-MS clinical trial in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS)
Meet Dr Laura Diamond
Biomedical engineer and advocate for participation of schoolgirls and women in STEM.
Higher Degree Research
Griffith Health research candidates work with some of the finest clinical specialists and community health professionals in Australia. Together, we’re working to create a healthier future for all.
As a research graduate you will be well prepared to take your knowledge to the next level and become a leader in health in Queensland, Australia and internationally.
HDR Hub
Health's HDR Hub is the location for HDR related information for current candidates. This includes:
- Meet the HDR convenors
- Milestones
- Financial support
- Newsletters
- Events
- General information
Scholarships
PhD and research degree scholarships can cover tuition fees, overseas health cover, living allowances paid as stipends and relocation allowances.
Some scholarship opportunities will also be offered throughout the year for particular research areas. Please refer to the list of scholarships below for more details on individual scholarship opportunities.
