About

Charles Darwin University is renowned for its research expertise and leadership in tropical and desert knowledge of the Australian and Asia-Pacific region, with particular focus on Indigenous knowledge and addressing problems of importance to the peoples of the region.

Staff at CDU provide a wealth of experience for stakeholders and students undertaking collaborative projects in areas of the University's research strengths. Teams are formed to tackle complex issues that cross traditional boundaries of individual academic disciplines.

The research strengths of CDU are in:

Natural and Cultural Resource Management
Human Health and Well-being
Teaching, Learning and Living
Community, Development and Identity

News

The Highly Effective Researcher Program
This program targets PhD students and early career researchers. Workshops for CDU staff and students will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 19 & 20, at the Casuarina campus.

Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) scholarships, Semester 2, 2010 applications open now
APA scholarships are funded by Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Scholarships provide $22,500 per annum (indexed), with additional benefits including paid sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, relocation and thesis allowance.