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Students from Australian and international universities are actively involved in independent research projects across all our program areas.
We support projects for Honours, Masters and PhD students across our research laboratories and our multidisciplinary thematic Programs areas.
Learn more at our virtual Student Information Session on 23 September.
Download the Burnet 2022 Student Project Handbook
Download our prospective Student Brochure
View the 2020 Virtual Student Information Session held on Tuesday 1 September:
Burnet accepts Honours students from all major universities within Victoria with the aim of providing training in public health, infectious diseases and immunology research programs.
Honours projects in recent years have covered diverse areas of research including the immunology of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, the structure and function of cell surface receptors, determining sexual risk practices and STI awareness, modelling of infectious diseases, and HIV-1 associated dementia.
Take the first step towards a challenging but rewarding research career. We place great emphasis on postgraduate study, providing high-quality research and training in areas related to public health and science in infectious diseases and immunology.
In recent years, Burnet has had students undertaking PhD research programs, enrolled via Monash University, the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and RMIT.
These PhDs covered a range of topics including HIV entry and replication, HCV virology and immunology, autoimmune disease, malaria, drug misuse, sexual health, modelling of infectious diseases, and vaccine development.
Professor Heidi Drummer talks about studying opportunities at Burnet.
Burnet is an internationally renowned medical research institute located in Melbourne, Australia, one of the world’s most liveable cities. We offers high-quality research training with internationally recognised experts in public health and basic science in the areas of infectious diseases and immunology.
We offer a structured student support system for local and international students.
We actively encourage applications from international students, please see our step-by-step guide below outlining the application process.
Further information on studying and living in Australia is provided at:
Burnet offers postdoctoral training in a variety of laboratories where students who have recently graduated with their PhD can build their research skills and credentials. Find out more here.
DOWNLOAD the Burnet 2021 Student Project Handbook
DOWNLOAD the Burnet Prospective Student Information brochure
Education Officer, Chair of Research Students Committee, Coordinator of Higher Degrees by Research
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