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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Exploring novel biomarkers for non-Alzheimer’s dementia
The projects aims to identify biomarkers for the early detection, differential diagnosis and therapeutic targets of non-Alzheimer’s dementia.
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Exploring the role of fatty acid-binding proteins in microglia immunometabolism
In this project we use a variety of techniques to explore the roles of fatty acid-binding proteins in the potential involvement of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Finding a cure for a devastating form of epilepsy
Epileptic encephalopathy is a severe disease that is characterised by intractable seizures and neurodevelopmental delays.
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Fluorescent sensors for real-time monitoring of the intracellular processes
We use gene engineering in human stem cells to give us a chance to observe processes happening in the cells in real time or 'recorded' in fluorescence, in different situations and systems (including brain organoids). Using precise gene editing techniques we can reliably observe a multitude of processes in all types of cells (including neurons, of course…), often in experiments that can keep going for a…
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Gene-environment interactions in the regulation of cellular plasticity, cognitive function and behaviour
This project explores the questions regarding substantiation of the sex differences in gene-environment interactions on hippocampal-related functions.
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