Research degree programs
Learn more about Macquarie’s research degree programs
Explore research degreesComplete your higher degree research with us
Work alongside our outstanding researchers and advance our knowledge in applied mathematics, astronomy and astrophysics, lasers and photonics, pure mathematics, quantum science and technology or statistics.
We consider applications from prospective candidates year round and have a range of cutting-edge projects available for Master of Research and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students.
For general program enquires, contact:
- Master of research:
- Dr Joanne Dawson – joanne.dawson@mq.edu.au
- Dr Matt Owers – matt.owers@mq.edu.au.
- PhD: Professor Alex Fuerbach – alex.fuerbach@mq.edu.au.
PhD expressions of interest (EOI)
Students interested in our PhD program, can submit an EOI to the appropriate contact listed below. Ensure that you include:
- your CV and transcripts (undergraduate and masters)
- up to three projects of interest to you.
See our research fields below to learn more about our current projects.
Astronomy and astrophysics
Applied mathematics
Suggested topics
View applied mathematics topics.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Send EOI to georgy.sofronov@mq.edu.au
Lasers and photonics
Suggested topics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Projects in photonics and optical science
- Send EOI to Professor Alex Fuerbach – alex.fuerbach@mq.edu.au
Pure mathematics
Quantum science and technology
Suggested topics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Projects in quantum science and technology
- Send EOI to Associate Professor Danny Terno – danny.terno@mq.edu.au