Higher Degree Research
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The University of New England recognises the significant contribution that Higher Degree Research students and their supervisors make in ensuring and maintaining a vibrant academic, research-led community and aims to achieve a high standard of excellence in learning, research and supervision.
Prospective Students
This Prospective Student page provides information on:
- Selecting your HDR Course
- Targeted Research Areas
- How to Apply for Candidature, including links to the Candidature/Scholarship Application Forms
- Scholarships for Higher Degree Research students
and who to contact within Research Services.
Current Students
The Current Students page is for those students already enrolled as Higher Degree Research Students and offers information on:
- Getting Started
- Resources
- Scholarships
- Confirmation of Candidature
- The HDR Progress Report
- Variations to Candidature
- Research Ethics
- Thesis Submission and Examination
Postgraduate Research Scholarships
The University offers a wide variety of Scholarships to support HDR students. Details on the specific scholarships available can be found on the HDR Scholarships webpage.
Scholarship Application Forms
- International Students - Scholarship Application Form
- Domestic Students - Scholarship Application Form
- Generic Referee's Report - for Scholarship Applications
HDR Co-ordinators
HDR Co-ordinators are appointed in all UNE Schools. Contact your School Office for details.
Academic Supervisors
The Academic Supervisors page provides information for current and future Supervisors of Higher Degree Research Students.
In particular it provides information on the:
- Register of Supervisors
- Professional Development Workshops for supervisors of higher degree research students.
There is also information on the resources available for your HDR students
Dean of Graduate Studies
The Dean of Graduate Studies exercises responsibility for all UNE Higher Degree Research training activities which includes HDR policy development, recruitment, chairing the HDR and Scholarship committees, enrolments, progression, supervision arrangements and issues, thesis examination and completions, extensions and suspensions of candidature and, importantly, guidance to research students when required. In addition, the Dean of Graduate Studies has the responsibility of representing UNE at the National body of the Council of Deans and Directors of Graduate Studies (DDoGS) meetings.
Contact details of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Research Services
Research Services administers all matters related to Higher Degree Research and provides a range of services to assist both supervisors and students. Information and advice can be sought on candidature, supervision, publication, intellectual property, ethics, grants, examination, graduation and scholarships for Higher Degree Research Students.
Click here for the key contacts in Research Services
UNE Resources for HDR Students
UNE Resources for HDR Students
Academic Skills Office
International:
Dixson Library
ACSPRI Membership
The University is a member of the Australian Consortium for Social and Polical Research Inc (ACSPRI). This provides a reduced rate for students of the University to participate in various programs and courses on offer through ACSPRI. Current students are encouraged to check the ACSPRI website for current course offerings.
HDR Committee of Academic Board
The Academic Board Higher Degree Research Committee is responsible for all matters relating to postgraduate research candidature and degrees. This Committee meets monthly to consider matters such as admission to degrees, candidature management, appointment of examiners, thesis examination and degree completion and graduation. Research Services provides support services to the HDR Committee.