Start your journey to an HDR
There are two ways to apply for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at UniSC
Apply with your own research proposal
You can develop your own research idea and apply for an HDR program at any time.
To do this you’ll need to:
- Submit an application for an HDR program of your choice
and separately you may choose to - apply for an HDR scholarship
Apply to undertake a research project
You can also apply for an existing research project that already has a scholarship attached. If you are successful, you can then apply for an HDR program.
In this case:
- First, apply for the HDR project scholarship you are interested in
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed
- If selected, you’ll receive an offer from the project supervisor
- If you accept the offer, you’ll then need to apply for the HDR program specified by the supervisor
Explore HDR programs
With quality supervision and skills development, an HDR at UniSC opens many doors to future opportunities.
How to apply for an HDR program
Start your journey, explore application pathways to a higher degree by research program.
Explore all HDR scholarships
Explore HDR scholarships currently available at UniSC.
Find a supervisor
Search UniSC's academics and industry experts to find a supervisor for your research.
Contact the Graduate Research School
Tel: +61 7 5456 5595
Email: researchtraining@usc.edu.au (current students) or information@usc.edu.au (future students)
Visit the Graduate Research School office on the ground floor of the Innovation Centre (Room 72) on the Sunshine Coast campus.
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