Deliver leading-edge solutions, for an industry partner, that have real impact on our community, economy and environment. An Industry PhD combines your professional skills with our expertise, world-class facilities and tailored research program. Together, we can face the challenge.
Read industry PhD profiles
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Funding our national parksLouise O'Flynn's industry doctorate is paving the way to improved financial sustainability for publicly protected lands.
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Protecting our personal data
Memoona Anwar’s PhD research is putting the security of our personal data right where it should be – in our own hands.
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Clean sheet for safetyDonna Lu was keeping everyone safe at the FIFA Women's World Cup, following her PhD embedded with Football Australia.
Let us help you
Explore your idea as part of a PhD, and we'll help you to turn it into a commercial innovation or enterprise, backed by original research.
Work and research in one
Gain first-hand experience of meeting an industry challenge by testing your research as it develops on-site.
Be guided by experts
Get expert advice and support from your UTS and industry supervisors who are committed to guiding your research.
Make an impact from the start
Your research output can be a portfolio of research-led outputs that you have produced for your industry partner throughout your degree.
Tailor your PhD program
Get access to the training, skills, facilities and networks you need from the start by designing your program with your supervisors and faculty.
Meet our supervisors
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Palliative medicineDirector of the Centre for Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation and expert in palliative care
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Forensic science
Director of AFTERS facility and emerging leader in the field of forensic taphonomy
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Explore our database of UTS academics to find a supervisor in your area of interest and potential research topic.
What's next?
Step 1: Plan and prepare your application
Read more about how to apply for a research degree and prepare your application including planning for your research project, finding a supervisor and preparing your documentation.
Step 2: Submit your application
Once you've prepared your applications, submit it in time for any relevant deadlines via the UTS student portal.
Step 3: Design your program
Work closely with your supervisor to develop a research program tailored to your interests which may include discipline-specific training, research skill uplift or industry placements.
