Big change starts small
Research is about discovering new ideas and using innovation to drive and create change. Big change starts small and at Charles Darwin University we're creating global impact. See how we’re doing this from one of the world's most remote locations.
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Research institutes and centres
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a research intensive university with outstanding performance and recognised excellence in Indigenous and tropical health, environmental science and public policy. Our research portfolio has a real world impact, within and beyond our unique location in Northern Australia.
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Partnerships
We have a long history of collaborating with the Northern Territory Government (NTG) to deliver benefits for the Territory. By sharing objectives, we strengthen links between our organisations and the community.
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Research Ethics and Integrity
Charles Darwin University places great value on the knowledge, expertise and integrity of its research students and staff and on their commitment to conduct research with high standards of integrity and ethics.
Research Ethics and Integrity
Researcher Development
The Office of Research and Innovation runs university-wide programs for researchers at CDU. We design research workshops and other social events to support all CDU HDR candidates, supervisors, and early and mid-career researchers in their work.
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Research Impact and Excellence
CDU has various research strengths that can tackle significant global challenges to contribute to society in the Northern Territory and beyond.
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Study a Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
CDU HDR (Higher degree by research) - CDU delivers high-quality research training for emerging scholars to undertake independent research in your area of study.
Study a Higher Degree
Research and Innovation Calendar
The Office of Research & Innovation Calendar serves as a focal point for the latest updates, events, and initiatives within our research community. Key important dates for the Ethics Committee Meeting (Animal & Human), Research Committee Meeting, Academic Board Meeting, ARC & Other Schemes - Application dates, Grant Application dates, Writing Retreats for Researchers and workshops by ORI team are mentioned in the calendar.
Find a supervisor and research project
Find a research supervisor and explore available research projects to start your research journey with Charles Darwin University
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Higher Degree by Research scholarships
We offer a variety of research scholarships to assist you throughout your program. Find out what we have on offer and how to apply.
Higher Degree by Research scholarships
Current HDR candidates
At CDU, we realise that, as a research candidate, you have probably developed a unique blend of skills, qualities, and ideas, capabilities that you would like to use to improve the world, enhance your life, or both.
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Information for Research Supervisors
Learn more about our current research supervisors, registration procedures, helpful resources, and more. Our esteemed faculty members lead the way in their fields and are crucial in steering our research initiatives, ensuring a rewarding and enriching academic journey for all.
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Strategic Plan 2021-2026
CDU’s Strategic Plan 2021-2026 will set out our roadmap for the next five years
Research Web Portal
Explore the CDU Research Web portal to access CDU's Research Projects and Researchers.
Research & Innovation events
Explore various workshops, important dates and social events available for CDU's researchers and HDR students
Research news
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New project to grow Indigenous aquaculture on one of Australia’s largest islands
An Australian island’s efforts to improve food security and transition into a blue economy will be bolstered by a new project to propagate a nutritious and increasingly popular fish.
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Potential for satellites and AI to help tackle critical invasive species problem
Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence can detect with high accuracy two invasive weed species in Australia, posing a new opportunity for defense against these pervasive plants.
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Conservation planning ‘good for biodiversity and business’
The Northern Territory’s investment in solar and wind energy production needs to benefit people and the planet, but new research highlights critical pitfalls in planning.
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The Research and Innovation team
Charles Darwin University provides high quality consultancy and other research, training, and other services for government, industry, communities, and end-users.
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