Melbourne Interdisciplinary Research Institutes
A Global Research Powerhouse
The Melbourne Interdisciplinary Research Institutes strengthen and spark interdisciplinary research at the University in existing and developing areas of importance to society. They work with industry, government and not-for-profit organisations in Australia and overseas to challenge current thinking and offer new solutions that change our world.
Find out about our Melbourne Interdisciplinary Research Institutes
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Melbourne Disability Institute
Focusing on equality of opportunity for people with disability; quality of life for people with disability, their families and carers; harnessing markets to serve people with disability; inclusive communities; and optimising disability (and human services) policies.
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Melbourne Energy Institute
An access point for industry, government and community groups seeking to work with leading researchers on innovative energy solution.
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Networked Society Institute
Undertake interdisciplinary research on the connectivity between people, places and things to solve the problems facing the networked society.
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Melbourne Neuroscience Institute
Draws on the astounding breadth of neuroscience research activity at the University and is charged with bringing together cross-disciplinary research in the neurosciences.
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Melbourne Social Equity Institute
Supports interdisciplinary research on social equity issues across the full spectrum of social life including health, law, education, housing, work and transport.
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Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute
Facilitates and enables research linkages, projects and conversations leading to increased understanding of sustainability and resilience trends, challenges and solutions.
Interdisciplinary Research - capacity building resources and opportunities for academic staff and research students
Our Interdisciplinary Research Institutes provide powerful ways of articulating interdisciplinary research to the external world.