Research

Research and innovation

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Together with our partners and donors, we develop and apply knowledge to shape a better world.

We exist to take knowledge beyond academia, and thrive at the intersection of our researchers, industry and community needs. We are responsive to real-world problems, open to new collaborations and flexible in our approach.

Find a researcher

Our researchers are the world leaders in their field, delivering outstanding, quality projects that are cited worldwide. Browse our directory to see our capabilities and connect with our experts.

Our research approach

Collaborative culture

Our experts collaborate widely, both internally and externally.

Community impact

We deliver research outcomes that deliver real benefits.

Industry focus

We work hard to foster relationships with industry partners.

Innovative ways of working

We embrace new technologies and seek global best practice.

Collaborating to make a difference

RMIT builds partnerships to have a positive impact in the world. We form multi-disciplinary teams with government, community, industry and researchers to deliver innovative solutions. Whether you are a small business or interested in collaborating on a national or international program, we problem solve with you.

 

Our Enabling Impact Platforms (EIPs)

RMIT’s Enabling Impact Platforms are the University’s unique mechanism in bringing together researchers and industry experts to rapidly respond to large-scale, complex issues in society.

News highlights

Blood test offers hope for more effective ovarian cancer treatment
A major collaboration has revealed a blood test to guide more effective ovarian cancer treatment, by identifying the women more likely to respond to a treatment known as PARP inhibitor therapy.
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‘Sea creature’ minibot hoovers up oil spills
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RMIT University engineers in Australia have built a remote-controlled minibot that hoovers up oil spills using an innovative filtering system inspired by sea urchins.

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Give to gain: how these RMIT academics are shaping the future of research with RACE
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This year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Give to gain’, calls on all of us to share time, knowledge, resources and opportunities so that gender equality can move from rhetoric to reality.

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Australia’s carbon markets risk penalising Indigenous stewardship
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Carbon markets rewarding the recovery of degraded environments risk penalising long-term Indigenous stewardship, according to a coalition of experts writing in Nature Climate Change.

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RMIT scholar awarded prestigious Fulbright to combat human trafficking
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RMIT Associate Professor in Criminology and Justice, Brianna Chesser has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to develop groundbreaking solutions to one of the world’s most pressing human rights crises: commercial sexual exploitation through human trafficking.

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Current research career opportunities

RMIT is a proud recipient of the HR Excellence in Research Award. Explore careers and employment at RMIT and search for currently available research positions. 

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Our dhumbali (commitment)

Meaning to promise or commit, our dhumbali is to collaborate with our partners to deliver value and innovation. We openly share knowledge and resources, consider sustainable practices in everything we do and maintain the highest ethical standards.

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Giving to RMIT research

Your gift today can empower groundbreaking research to drive tomorrow's impact.

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Connect with RMIT Research

If you're not sure how you can best work with us, our team can explain what's possible and put you in touch with the right person. 

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures