Research workforce

Australia’s research workforce is made up of university research staff and students.

This includes academics in both teaching-research positions, research-only positions and students conducting a higher degree by research.

In 2017, there were 26,320 students enrolled in higher degree by research degrees, and 6,770 research students graduated from their programs.

Universities Australia considers Australia needs to build the research workforce in Australian business, industry and in community and healthcare settings.