Welcome from the Dean of Graduate Studies
Welcome to Charles Darwin University! At CDU, we realize that, as a research candidate, you have probably developed a unique blend of skills, qualities, and ideas--capabilities that you would like to use to improve the world, enhance your life, or both. We are here to help you achieve your goals. We will provide the opportunities you need to demonstrate, extend, and apply your capabilities and insights.
We also understand that nobody is infallible. You might need to manage limitations: perhaps in some academic capabilities, psychological skills, or life circumstances, for example. At CDU, we are committed to helping you clarify, accept, manage, and overcome some of these limitations.
CDU is a small, supportive, and progressive university that fosters social justice and community wellbeing. We hope that you are inspired at CDU and that you feel you belong here.
Key Contacts
The Higher Degree Research and Ethics team coordinates and governs CDU Higher Degree Research students' scholarships, enrolments, and progressions while supporting our Higher Degree by Research student cohorts to connect and succeed.
For any questions regarding CDU Higher Degrees by Research scholarships, admissions, progression, forms for HDR candidates and supervisors, and research skill development, please contact research.degrees@cdu.edu.au
For correspondence about HDR thesis examinations, please get in touch with HDRExams@cdu.edu.au
For queries regarding Human Research Ethics and/or Animal Ethics in the Northern Territory, please contact ethics@cdu.edu.au
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Induction and enrolment
Read all information relevant to your first days of research journey with Charles Darwin University!
Milestones and Annual Reports
Find out more about all of information in relations to HDR confirmation of candidature, the Annual Progress Report, and the CDU Ethics review for HDR research projects, and the Annual/final report or renewal of ethics clearance.
HDR Forms and Codes
This webpage stores all the forms that HDR supervisors or candidates may need to complete
Useful materials
This information is designed by the Dean of Graduate Studies to support the progress of research candidates and their supervisors.
Training in research, career, and life skills
Research-based workshops provide skills training for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students. Find out more about research workshops available for HDR students
Submission and examination
Congratulations, you are almost there! Read all the relevant information about thesis submission and examination, plus ways to stay connected after graduation
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Research web portal
Our research portfolio has real-world impact, within and beyond our unique location in Northern Australia.
The CDU Research Web portal provides access to CDU's Research Projects and Researchers.
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