Studying at The Florey
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Empowering the next generation of scientists
Studying at The Florey, the leading neuroscience institute in the Southern Hemisphere, means you will work with world-class scientists on ground-breaking brain research.
As a student, you will collaborate with researchers on a range of projects that use cutting-edge facilities and technology.
At The Florey, we’re passionate about providing a welcoming and supportive training environment to help you with your study and career aspirations.
Why choose The Florey?
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Advancing brain research
From fundamental science to clinical trials, we make a difference in the lives of people living with brain conditions. Studying with us puts you at the forefront of global neuroscience.
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Supporting our students
We understand that our students are early-career researchers. At The Florey, we provide access to academic, scientific and personal support. Our amazing People team are an integral part of our institute, and will give you the assistance you need throughout your studies.
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Diverse, innovative community
Being a part of The Florey means being a part of a community, and an ever-growing, diverse group of dedicated students from all over the world. United by a passion for neuroscience and mental health, innovation and bold ideas, The Florey community collectively pursues the science of tomorrow.
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Professional development
We believe that being a scientist is more than doing research. We offer a wide range of seminars, workshops and professional development opportunities to help our students excel. This includes supporting you to produce high-quality theses alongside peer-reviewed publications.
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Social events
We want our students to feel welcome and a vital part of The Florey. We host a variety of social events throughout the year so you can connect with your peers and foster new relationships and collaborations.
Melbourne Neuroscience PhD Program
Graduate researchers undertaking neuroscience-aligned research as part of their doctoral studies can join the Melbourne Neuroscience PhD Program (MNPP). Our Graduate Researchers undertake a program of study that includes world-class training in advanced research skills, opportunities for multidisciplinary networking, and access to competitive awards, putting them on the path to success for their future career.
Students undertaking mental health-aligned research may also join the Mental Health PhD Program (MHPP).
Learn moreStudents of The Florey (SOFI)
SOFI is an organisation run by students for students at The Florey. SOFI hosts events throughout the year where you can meet other students, sharpen your academic and professional skills, and build a lasting network of aspiring scientists from different areas of neuroscience and mental health.
Student Support
We have a dedicated People team who support Florey students from the application process right through to graduation. The team can help you as a prospective student, including answering any questions you may have about the application process. Once you have enrolled, the People team continues to support you during your studies, and connects you with other students and any resources you may need.
If you are interested in doing a research placement with The Florey as part of your studies, contact the People team at [email protected].
Apply to study at The Florey
Whether you are interested in doing your honours, masters or PhD degree at The Florey, we are here to help you through the application process. Use our student projects tool below to search for projects in your area of interest, or look for relevant supervisors and groups. We have also put together a step-by-step guide to help you prepare and submit your application.
Current student opportunities
Use the filters below to search for projects in your area of interest.
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Can we achieve precise medication use in people living with Alzheimer’s disease?
In this project, we will use high-throughput proteomics to profile drug transporter and drug metabolising enzyme expression in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and non-AD human tissues.
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Can we identify novel biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease?
This project will screen for antibodies that are uniquely produced in the lymph nodes of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer's disease mice.
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Cell therapy for brain repair focusing on Parkinson’s disease
Proof of principle for cell replacement therapy in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease was first demonstrated in the clinic using human fetal tissue in the 1980s. Key limitations in this technology lie in the availability of donor material, graft survival and ensuring appropriate connectivity of the transplanted cells. Our research is focused on strategies to identify and select the ideal dopamine…
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Contribution of APOE genome mosaicism to sporadic Alzheimer’s disease
This research aims to identify the effect of single-nucleotide mosaicisms of the apoE4 gene in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Control of colon function in health and disease
This work seeks to develop a deeper understanding of colon disorders, identify new targets for treatment and bring new treatments into clinical use.
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