Research

The University of Melbourne is a globally engaged, comprehensive, research-intensive university uniquely positioned to respond to the major social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.

2026 Melbourne Medical School Publication Prizes

The Melbourne Medical School (MMS) Publication Prizes celebrate outstanding research publications by Graduate Researchers and Early Career Academics (ECAs).

The prizes recognise both research excellence and the ability to communicate the significance and impact of research to a broad audience.

Prize categories include:
*Graduate Researcher (Clinician Researcher)
*Graduate Researcher (Discovery Researcher)
*Early Career Academic (Clinician Researcher)
*Early Career Academic (Discovery Researcher)

The highest-ranked applicant in each category will receive a $1,500 prize and be invited to present their research at the MMS Research Symposium.

Applications open Monday 20 July 2026 and close Sunday 16 August 2026.

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EMCA Mentoring Program

The EMCA Mentoring Program supports Early and Mid-Career Academics across the Melbourne Medical School through reflective, career-focused mentoring partnerships. Running from June to December 2025, the Program offers space to explore direction, share experiences, and build confidence.

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Graduate Research resources

A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures.

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MD-PhD Pathway

Combining a PhD with your MD may be an excellent option if you are already on your way to a career as a clinician-researcher. Discover the Melbourne MD-PhD pathway.

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