Our Research

We conduct research that's useful and usable. Dedicated to relevancy and quality, RMIT's teams, relationships and infrastructure deliver new knowledge and innovation that people care about.

Learn how we help our partners each year

Our Enabling Impact Platforms ensure we proactively and quickly respond to emerging opportunities.

Browse our 50+ centres and collaborations

Our researchers connect and create expertise and resources in our research centres and collaborations.

Meet our highly cited researchers

Our researchers are globally recognised experts, among the top 25% most-cited worldwide.

Discover our world-class facilities

Our innovation precinct includes a variety of labs, resources and tools used by our team.

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Research strategy

Professor Calum Drummond, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation and Vice-President

"Our goal is to bridge the gap between research and impact. RMIT was established, not just to pursue 'knowledge for knowledge's sake' but to apply research and innovation for the benefit all. Our distinctive capabilities deliver positive change. This is what we mean by passion with purpose."

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RMIT research in the EU

Read more about the research projects being worked on from our campus in Barcelona, Spain. 

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2022 Research Award Recipients

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.

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torres strait flag

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.