Shape the future with a PhD
Bring your invention or innovation to UTS and give it research-led quality, durability and scale.
An entrepreneurial PhD is designed to deliver high-impact research that can be commercialised or socialised to scale. Sitting at the frontier of innovation, your project can be amplified by working with industry and practice-based experts.
Ideal for entrepreneurs, this PhD is designed for those eager to develop high-impact initiatives that drive social, economic, or environmental change. If you’re looking to develop a high-value invention or enterprise backed by research, this program provides the labs, data and expert support needed to bring your vision to life.
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We'll help you turn a commercial innovation or enterprise into reality, backed by original research.
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explore Be guided by experts
Get expert advice and support from your UTS and industry supervisors who are committed to guiding your research.
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crowdsource Produce commercial research
Based on the market knowledge of you and your team, you’ll build commercial capacity into your research project from the very start.
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book_ribbon 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.
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Don't sweat if you've never founded a business, you'll get entrepreneurial training and free access to our UTS Startups community.
What do you want your research to achieve?
Deepen your expertise
Strengthen your specialty and contribute original knowledge to your chosen field.
Make the world better
Accelerate change alongside a not-for-profit, government or community organisation.
Innovate for industry
Lead a team in solving an industry-defined problem.
Shape solutions to global issues
Address a wicked problem with an international research team.
How it works
STEP 1: FIND A RESEARCH TOPIC
Submit an expression of interest to your faculty or reach out to a supervisor who may have similar research interests to you. Ask them about available industry partnerships.
STEP 2: PLAN YOUR DEGREE
Choose between a PhD or Masters and check the eligibility criteria.
STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION
If you are applying for a scholarship, start preparing your application at least four weeks before the closing dates. Gain pre-approval from your potential faculty and prepare your documents.
STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Follow the step-by-step guide to apply for a research degree.
STEP 5: DESIGN YOUR PROGRAM
You'll design a research program with your faculty and supervisors that may include discipline-specific training, research skill uplift or industry placements.
STEP 6: CONDUCT YOUR RESEARCH
During your degree, you’ll conduct research that is structured by key milestones. Your final project will be presented for examination by industry and academic experts.
Meet our supervisors
Some of our academics have been through the process of commercialising their research and supported PhD candidates to do so. If you meet a potential supervisor with interests similar to yours, express your interest in an Entrepreneurial PhD.
How you can study with us
Choose a study mode that suits your needs, whether on campus, in partnership with another institution, or by distance. UTS offers flexible pathways to ensure you can pursue your research degree in a way that works for you.
On campus
When you choose to study in person at our Sydney campus, you’ll be at the heart of a vibrant innovation hub. You’ll have the opportunity to spend time with your supervisor in person, and access to our student spaces, specialist facilities, community and services.
In partnership
We pride ourselves on our partnerships with other institutions – locally and internationally. That’s why we offer a number of opportunities for you to do a PhD or Research Masters in collaboration with another institution.
By distance
We support you to develop your future as a researcher in a global context – without applying for a visa or subletting your apartment.
Related degrees & programs
Explore a range of research degrees designed to equip you with advanced skills and expertise. Whether you're undertaking a PhD, a Research Masters, or collaborating with industry through the Industry Doctorate Program, UTS provides the support and resources to help you succeed.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A panel of academic supervisors will guide you to produce research that makes a significant contribution to your chosen field.
Research Masters
Produce an original piece of research and develop a wealth of skills. You also have the option to transition to a PhD.
Industry and collaborative engagement programs
Work with UTS and an industry organisation to solve a real-world challenge during your PhD.