Connor Graham is a Research Fellow in the Pacific Islands Program at the Lowy Institute. His research focuses on regional public health concerns and Australia's role as a partner in strengthening Pacific health security. His research interests include climate change adaptation and resilience, mental health, drugs and alcohol, health workforce dynamics, and aid efficiency.

Prior to joining the Lowy Institute, Connor spent two years working in Suva, Fiji, supporting public health research at Fiji National University as part of the Australian Volunteers Program. He has also held research positions at the Black Dog Institute, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, Australian National University, and the University of Sydney, where he completed his PhD in 2021.