The Research School of Biology (RSB) was formed on August 1st 2008 when the Research School of Biological Sciences (RSBS) merged with the School of Botany and Zoology (BoZo) and the School of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BaMBi).
The Research School of Biology is one of Australia's leading biological research centres at Australia's premier research university, the Australian National University (ANU).

The new School concentrates biology teaching and research in one administrative unit, where students can undertake both undergraduate and graduate degrees. We are committed to developing the next generation of biological researchers. The Research School of Biology provides research training at undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels. The graduate student program provides more than just a traditional research project, students are also given opportunities to gain various skills in all aspects of personal and career development.

Research and teaching is supported by state of the art facilities and services to staff and students including plant and animal culture, IT & media, workshops, shared major equipment and conference facilities.

Biological research problems are complex and require an integrated approach. Research in RSB is highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary, to maximise available expertise on every project. The School hosts ARC Centres of Excellence in Molecular and Genetic Evolution, Kangaroo Genomics, Integrated Legume Research, Vision Science and Plant Energy Biology. To further strengthen our research we have established more than 200 scientific collaborations between RSB, other parts of the ANU, other universities, research institutes and government.

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