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Research students

Study with us

If you have an interest in postgraduate study relevant to the Pacific Islands consider supervision by an ACPIR core researcher of an Honours, Master or Doctoral degree.

See a list of our student members and their research topics.

Why ACPIR?

ACPIR has strong links with researchers, industry, community groups, government and non-government organisations related to the Pacific Islands. Our established and developing relationships, together with our sound reputation, enable us to have access to rich research environments and collaborations with a broad network of researchers, experts, professionals and communities in the Pacific Islands and the rest of the world.

ACPIR offers our students a supportive community with resources, mentorship, peer support and research project experience.

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Summer research scholarships with ACPIR

Summer research scholarships with the ACPIR can kick-start your research career. Applications are now open for undergraduate students.

Work integrated learning with ACPIR

ACPIR offers Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities including placements, internships and work experience, to undergraduate and postgraduate students to work with projects in various fields.

Our people

Meet our team and enquire or apply to join ACPIR.

Pasifika Association at UniSC

Pasifika Association at UniSC brings Pasifika students together, creating community, opportunities and possibilities.

Achieve sustainable outcomes from your research with a real impact on the lives of people living in the Pacific Islands

Enhanced research experience and employment opportunities

Much of our research is supported by the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and other research-for-development funding bodies. Our HDR students and post-doctoral fellows have opportunities to gain valuable work experience on ACPIR research projects, publish with supervisors and enhance future career prospects in these research areas.

Contact a potential supervisor for your honours or postgraduate studies

We suggest browsing the profiles of ACPIR members to look for alignment of their expertise with your research interests. Contact them directly and include your CV outlining your work experience and the areas you are interested in studying. If you are unsure which academic to approach, email acpir@usc.edu.au for advice on who may be able to support you in your research.

Scholarship Opportunities

Explore UniSC scholarships available for postgraduate research and the Summer research scholarships with ACPIR for undergraduate students.

Enquire or apply to join ACPIR