Shaping the future of business through high-impact research and innovation
Griffith Business School continues to be a source of world-class, interdisciplinary research that tackles society’s most pressing problems. At our core, we are challenging conventions, pioneering research and solutions, and preparing our community to navigate the future of business and government. We are working with industry, government and partner institutions within Australia and globally to produce relevant research outcomes to inform policy and provide solutions for a range of business problems.
Research commercialisation
Harness Griffith's world-class researchers to help your business understand today’s world and solve tomorrow's problems.
Gain a competitive edge through connecting with our experts to redefine what's possible in the world of business.
Research by Department
Our commitment to impactful, high-quality research is reflected across each of our departments. From pioneering innovations to addressing real-world challenges, our researchers are driving change through evidence-based insights.
- Accounting, Finance and Economics
- Management
- Government and International Relations
- Tourism and Marketing
Higher degrees by research
Find a supervisor
Depending on your area of study and research, you may be starting at the very beginning with a unique proposal, or you may be able to join an established Griffith research project.
If considering your own proposal, you will need to identify two potential supervisor who work in your area of interest.
The Griffith Experts database allows you to search all academic experts conducting research across all major disciplines. You can review academic profiles, previous publications and current projects, to help you find a potential supervisor. Once found, you should email them directly to discuss your research proposal.
Higher Degree Research ( HDR ) Convenors
Dedicated HDR convenors are also available in each of our academic schools, to provide advice on enrolment and potential supervisors.
Griffith Business School GDRS Convenor and HDR Advocate: Dr Haroon Maseeh
- Accounting, Finance and Economics: Associate Professor DaiFei (Troy) Yao and Dr Jen-Je Su
- Management: Dr Carys Chan and Dr Louis Sanzogni
- Government and International Relations: Dr Helen Berents
- Tourism and Marketing : Professor Brent Moyle and Dr Aimee Riedel
Industry connects with PhD students
An industry PhD scholarship is designed to support the alignment of projects co-designed by aspiring researchers, academic supervisors, and industry.
Our industry partners receive dedicated and sustained research on a problem of practical significance to them, along with the option of securing an intern as part of the scholarship offer.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarship programs that can cover tuition fees, overseas student health cover, living allowances paid as stipends and relocation allowances.
Indigenous Research Unit
The Indigenous Research Unit (IRU) is committed to creating an environment that fosters the sharing of Indigenous research and knowledges, organisational engagement with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, develops the research capacity of academics and research candidates, and educational advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Indigenous research unit
The Indigenous Research Unit (IRU) is committed to creating an environment that fosters the sharing of Indigenous research and knowledges, organisational engagement with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, develops the research capacity of academics and research candidates, and educational advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Griffith Experts
Connect with a Griffith Business School academic engaged in learning, teaching and research activities.
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Contact details
- Higher degree by research phone
- +61 7 3735 3817
- Higher degree by research email
- gbshdr@griffith.edu.au
- Location and postal address
- Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
Stay connected
Student enquiries:
For student enquiries, including all current, prospective, international and research study questions, please contact Griffith University Student Connect.
