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Explore postgraduate research opportunities at ANU's School of Medicine and Psychology. Join our leading research community and advance your career in a supportive academic environment.

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At the School of Medicine and Psychology, we provide a supportive environment for postgraduate research. Our programs encourage innovation and excellence, giving you the resources and guidance to make important contributions to your field. Whether you are interested in clinical sciences, mental health, or medical education, you will find a community of dedicated scholars and state-of-the-art facilities to support your work. We offer a wide range of potential research topics. Contact a supervisor for further discussion and ideas. If you have a specific project idea that is not listed, you may contact a potential supervisor directly.

As a postgraduate researcher at the Australian National University, you will benefit from our strong industry connections and partnerships with leading health organisations. These relationships offer unique opportunities for practical experience and professional growth. Our commitment to mentoring and development ensures you are well-prepared for a successful career in academia, healthcare, or beyond. Join us at the Australian National University and be part of a community that is shaping the future of health research.

Projects

Novel therapeutics to reduce the progression of retinal degenerations

Investigating therapeutics to slow the progression of retinal degenerations

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, PhD students

People

Associate Professor Riccardo Natoli, Principal investigator

Nutritional Literacy in Gastroenterology Patients

This project aims to assess nutritional literacy levels in a cohort of gastroenterology patients.

Student intake

Open for students

People

Professor Martin Veysey, Principal investigator

Paracentesis: how do, and how should, we do It?

This project aims to develop evidence-based guideline for abdominal paracentesis. It will explore ultrasound techniques, coagulopathy and the liver in relation to abdominal paracentesis.

Theme

Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Clinical Care

Student intake

Open for students

People

Professor Martin Veysey, Principal investigator

Dr Jin Tan, The University of Adelaide, Co- investigator

Paracentesis: how do, and how should, we do It?

This project aims to develop evidence-based guideline for abdominal paracentesis. It will explore ultrasound techniques, coagulopathy and the liver in relation to abdominal paracentesis.

Theme

Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Clinical Care

Student intake

Open for students

People

Dr Jin Tan, The University of Adelaide, Co- investigator

Process mapping and learning (PmapL)

Theme

Society, Culture and Health

Student intake

Open for Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Honours, Masters, MPhil, PhD students

People

Dr Suzanne Estaphan, Principal investigator

Associate Professor Gerry Corrigan (gcorrigan@csu.edu.au)

Public perception on the use of cannabidiol to treat symptoms of mental ill-health

A study to understand views on using cannabidiol to treat mental ill-health.

Student intake

Open for Bachelor, Honours, Masters, PhD students

People

Dr Lisa-Marie Greenwood, Principal investigator

Reading facial expressions from real and virtual (AI) humans

This project aims to advance understanding of human emotional communication and improve human rapport with virtual humans and avatars.

Theme

Brain, Vision, Mental Processes and Health

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, MPhil, PhD students

People

Associate Professor Amy Dawel, Principal investigator

Prof Romina Palermo
Dr Clare Sutherland
A/Prof Jason Bell
A/Prof Eva Krumhuber

Remission In Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, has a rising global prevalence. This project aims to explore the concept of remission in IBD.

Theme

Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Clinical Care

Student intake

Open for students

People

Professor Martin Veysey, Principal investigator

Brianna Barac

Seeking Practitioners to Provide their Opinions on Timeout!

Timeout is receiving increasing media attention and parents are considering its strengths and challenges. We’re aiming to better understand the acceptability and use of timeout amongst practitioners working with children and families.

Student intake

Open for PhD students

People

Associate Professor Dave Pasalich, Supervisor
Ms Samantha Jugovac, Principal investigator

Sleep in people with eating disorders

Looking for resarch students to be part of a resaerch team investigating eating disorders and sleep distrurbances.

Theme

Brain, Vision, Mental Processes and Health
Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Clinical Care

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, PhD students

People

Dr Suzanne Estaphan, Principal investigator
Ms Rosemary Clifford, Researcher
Professor Elizabeth Rieger, Co-investigator
Professor Paul Fitzgerald, Co-investigator

Social Identity in Education

In this program of research, we examine the role of social self-concepts -- social Identities -- as students and as customers of education on subsequent learning approaches, subjective belonging, sense of entitlement, engagement, and psychological well-being.

Theme

Society, Culture and Health

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, MPhil, PhD students

People

Dr Lillian Smyth, Co-investigator
Professor Michael Platow, Principal investigator

Dr. Kennith Mavor (St. Andrews University)

Social Identity, Self-Concept and Belonging in Education

This project examines the origins and impact of social identity, self-concept and sense of belonging, with a particular focus on the implications for equity and access in Higher Education.