Forms, Policies and Guidelines
Browse the list of forms and guidelines below, or go to the complete list of higher degree research policies.
Admissions
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Candidature Plan
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Candidature Variations
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Compliance
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Confirmation of Candidature
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- Guidelines to Writing the Confirmation of Candidature Document (PDF File 233.4 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dual Awards
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- Process to Establish Dual Award Partnership MOU v3 14072025 (MS Word Document 16.8 KB) (opens in a new window)
Examinations
- Application for Early Submission of Thesis (PDF File 95.2 KB) (opens in a new window)
- Conflict of Interest Examiners Guidelines (PDF File 134.2 KB) (opens in a new window)
- COVID-19 Impact Statement for HDR Examinations Guidelines (PDF File 343.9 KB) (opens in a new window)
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- Right of Access to Thesis (PDF File 78.1 KB) (opens in new window)
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Previous versions:
- HDR Examination Handbook - Pre-2026 (PDF File 1.6 MB) (opens in a new window)
- HDR Guidelines for Examiners - Pre-2026 (PDF File 1.3 MB) (opens in a new window)
- Guidelines for Examiners - Master of Research - Pre-2026 (PDF File 1.2 MB) (opens in a new window)
Extensions
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Master of Research
- Master of Research Candidate Supervisor Collaboration Agreement (PDF File 2.8 MB) (opens in new window)
- Master of Research Milestone 1 Progress Check (PDF File 53.5 KB) (opens in new window)
- Master of Research Milestone 2 Submission Update (PDF File 61.2 KB) (opens in new window)
- Master of Research Stage 1 Application to Vary Supervisor (PDF File 172.9 KB) (opens in new window)
- Master of Research Stage 2 Guide (PDF File 91.4 KB) (opens in new window)
- Master of Research Stage 2 Transfer Confirmation (PDF File 41.9 KB) (opens in new window)
Offshore Arrangements
- Offshore Arrangement Form - Commencing HDR Candidates (MS Word Document 35.8 KB) (opens in new window)
- Offshore Arrangement Form - Continuing HDR Candidates (MS Word Document 36.3 KB) (opens in new window)
Program Transfers
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Research Progress Report
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Research end-user engagement
- Research Internship Acknowledgement Form (PDF File 129.3 KB) (opens in new window)
Scholarships
- Guidelines for Ranking MRes International Scholarships (PDF File 196.3 KB) (opens in new window)
- Guidelines for Ranking HDR Scholarships (PDF File 272.7 KB) (opens in new window)
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- HDR Scholarship ranking 2025 (PDF File 262.8 KB) (opens in new window)
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Supervision
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- Schedule of HDR Delegations (PDF File 277.1 KB) (opens in new window)
Supervisor and HDR Candidate Compact
- Supervisor - HDR Candidate Compact (PDF File 239.8 KB) (opens in new window)
Training and Support
- HDR Bullying Guidelines (PDF File 398.4 KB) (opens in new window)
- Master of Research Unit Audit Form (PDF File 76.8 KB) (opens in new window)
Policies
The Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Policy establishes the principles for the governance and conduct of HDR degrees and candidature at 91³ΙΘΛ.
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The policy should be considered in conjunction with the HDR procedures: