Postgraduate research
Explore our postgraduate research opportunities to find the right one for you.
NDARC offers postgraduate research opportunities year-round for students interested in alcohol and other drug research.Â
Explore our potsgraduate research programs to find the right one for you.
Over 100 students have successfully completed a postgraduate research program at NDARC
Our PhD and Master's students have achieved a success rate of over 90%.
NDARC currently has 14 postgraduate candidates, including 10 female students.
About the program
The postgraduate research program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW, has seen over 100 students successfully complete their PhD and Masters degrees, with a success rate of over 90%.
Tailored to foster academic excellence and professional growth, the program equips students with robust methodological training and access to cutting-edge research facilities. Under the guidance of internationally recognised supervisors, postgraduate candidates engage in rigorous research projects to address critical substance use and addiction harms. This immersive experience not only cultivates expertise in conducting independent research but also prepares graduates to contribute significantly to policy development, clinical practice, and public health initiatives. Through a supportive and collaborative environment, NDARC's postgraduate program empowers students to make meaningful contributions to advancing knowledge and interventions in the complex landscape of drug and alcohol research.
Applications now open!
PhD, MRes, and MPhil applications
are open year-round.
If you have any questions or require further information about NDARC’s postgraduate research program, please email ndarc.hdr@unsw.edu.au or call +61 (2) 9385 0333
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