Postgraduate research students
Application kit - postgraduate higher degree by research
2012 Scholarship Round- now closed Closing dates: 30 September for International Applicants *Closing date extended to 31 October, 2011 - Contact International@cdu.edu.au to apply
31 October for Domestic Applicants - See Application Kit below to apply.
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Before you apply:
1. Contact a potential Supervisor to discuss supervision and potential projects:
http://www.cdu.edu.au/research/profiles/
2. Check your eligibility
3. Read the following relevant documents:
- How to apply for the Midyear Australian Postgraduate Award Round 2011,
- How to apply for a CDU postgraduate research degree and research scholarship 2011 or
- How to apply to include previously published work in a CDU PhD program
- Postgraduate Higher Degree by Research Booklet (.pdf)
To apply:
Applicants are required to submit:
- HDR-01: Application for Admission Form
- HDR-02: Application for HDR Scholarship Form
- HDR-03: Research Project Outline
- Certified copies of previous education qualifications (undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts, including details of the relevant grading system)
- If you are a permanent resident, but not an Australian citizen, you are required to supply a certified copy of the relevant pages of your passport as proof of your residency status.
Supporting Documents required for admission
- HDR-04: Referee Report Form – all applications for Higher Degrees by Research and for scholarships cannot be processed until TWO referee reports are received. Referees should be given a referee report form and requested to return it directly to the address on the form.
- HDR-05: Honours Equivalence Checklist- If applying for admission on the basis of Honours equivalence please provide supporting documentation including:
- A cover letter and
- Curriculum Vitae that outlines work and life experiences in research(if relevant)
- If you have publications (peer reviewed/non-peer reviewed/reports/books) please provide bibliographic information on the papers, even provide copies of your most significant work.
- If applying for research in the visual/performing arts please provide documentation relating to exhibitions (curated, solo or group) at recognized galleries, peer group recognition in form of critical reviews, performances and scores performed at appropriate venues and scholarships, prizes or grants received.
Semester 1 2012 research degree admissions close on the 31st March, 2012 for commencement by 31st March.
Complete applications must be received by that date or your admission may be delayed.
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