Higher Degree by Research

What is an EOI?

Prospective international HDR candidates are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the HDR team before being invited to apply for admission. An EOI includes the following: 

• Copies of academic transcripts and award certificates of your post-secondary qualifications (ie. Bachelor and Master degree)
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including details of publications
• A brief research proposal (1500-1700 words or 3-4 pages) on the research you would like do, including details about specific methodological techniques

Email these to HDR Support at hdrsupport@cdu.edu.au. 

Deadline for EOI

For scholarship applicants, EOI’s are to be received before 30 June 2020 for admission in Semester 1, 2021. Learn more about the scholarship details here.

Once submitted, your expression will be reviewed and you will be advised, if the minimum course entry requirements are met, and you will be invited to submit an application.

Please note: An invitation to submit an application for admission does not guarantee admission to a higher degree by research at CDU. For more information on Honours equivalence and documentation (e.g. copies of publications), see HDR - Candidate Recruitment, Admission and Enrolment Procedures.

After receiving an invitation to apply, the next step is finding a potential supervisor. You will need to obtain the supervisor’s confirmation in writing. A copy of email communications will be sufficient.

Check the projects and supervisors listed on the CDU Research web portal. Each researcher's profile indicates if the researcher is listed on our supervisor register and is eligible to supervise HDR applicants. Click on your specific research area from the left tabs on the web page to meet our supervisors.

Applications to CDU must be submitted online. The process is simple; all you need is a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started the application, you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

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Required documents 

The online application process allows you to attach the relevant documents to your application. Forms are listed below:

• Invitation to apply (including your approved EOI submission).
• Completed online application form through Studylink, including referee information.
• Copy of passport showing personal and visa details.
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• Statement of Purpose.
• Certified copies of all post-secondary qualification documents such as transcripts of results, award certificates, grading systems, and English translations, if required.
• Detailed CV / Resume with a list of publications.
• Research Proposal Outline.
• The referee report form (PDF, 64.87 KB) should be completed and sent by your referees directly to the University at Research.Degrees@cdu.edu.au.
• Existing Research Output form for each publication and a copy of the first page of each publication.
• Supervisor’s confirmation in writing (e.g. email correspondence).
• Other supporting documentation, if applicable.
• If you are applying for a scholarship, a copy of the Application for HDR Scholarship Form (PDF, 119.26 KB).

If you require further assistance, please contact CDU Global.