Dr. David Envall

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Envall is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Australian National University (ANU). He has served as a senior fellow at the Higher Education Academy since 2019 and has held various academic positions, including adjunct research fellow at La Trobe University. David's educational background includes a Bachelor's with Honours and a PhD from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Master's degree from Hitotsubashi University. His research interests focus on Japanese foreign security policy, post-war security politics, the US-Japan alliance, and political leadership, with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region including minilateralism, regional security architecture, and Japan-Australia relations. Over his career, David has led significant research projects including a grant from the Australia-Japan Foundation aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. He has also contributed to various initiatives concerning Asia's security landscape through his work with institutions such as the MacArthur Foundation and the Australian Research Council.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in international relations, focusing on Asia-Pacific security issues.

Adjunct Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

La Trobe University • Melbourne, Australia

Engaged in collaborative research and mentorship of graduate students.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.