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Higher Degree by Research (PhD and Masters by Research): forms and guidelines

Requirements for the higher degree by research :: Candidature / scholarship applications - domestic :: Candidature / scholarship applications - international :: Candidature Agreement :: Changes to candidature :: HDR students examination forms :: Information for examiners and supervisors :: Examiners recommendation forms

Requirements for the higher degree by research

Please read this information before completing the application forms in the next section.

(.pdf - 109KB) Overview  
Last updated 2009-05-28
(.pdf - 94KB) Entry pathways  
Last updated 2009-06-17
(.pdf - 104KB) Supervision and research areas  
Last updated 2009-05-26
(.pdf - 93KB) Research Proposal  
Last updated 2009-05-26
(.pdf - 88KB) Fees  
Last updated 2009-05-11
(.pdf - 90KB) English language requirements  
Last updated 2009-05-19
(.pdf - 92KB) Part-time and distance learning  
Last updated 2009-05-11

Candidature / scholarship applications - domestic

Please note that applications cannot be made online.

(.pdf - 107KB) Guidelines for the application form - domestic applicants  
Last updated 2009-05-28
More information about scholarships can be found on our Australian and New Zealand scholarship applicants page.
(.doc - 164KB) Application for candidature and/or scholarship - domestic applicants (.doc)  
Last updated 2009-05-28
(.pdf - 163KB) Application for candidature and/or scholarship - domestic applicants (.pdf)  
Last updated 2009-05-28
Please note: If you wish to apply for the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical, Forensic or Health streams), please contact Joanne Buchanan for an application pack (Telephone (03) 9251 7139 or email joanne.buchanan@deakin.edu.au).
(.doc - 64KB) Referee report 2009 (.doc)  
Last updated 2009-03-05
(.pdf - 49KB) Referee report 2009 (.pdf)  
Last updated 2009-03-05
(.doc - 51KB) Terms and conditions of APA and DUPR scholarships  
Last updated 2008-08-29

Candidature / scholarship applications - international

(.pdf - 103KB) Guidelines for the application form - international applicants  
Last updated 2009-05-11
More information about international scholarships can be found on our International scholarship applicants page.
International application for candidature - Indian applicants
(.doc - 114KB) Indian application for candidature (.doc)  
Last updated 2009-05-28
(.pdf - 59KB) Indian application for candidature (.pdf)  
Last updated 2009-05-28
(.doc - 67KB) Indian referee report (.doc)  
Last updated 2009-05-25
(.pdf - 36KB) Indian referee report (.pdf)  
Last updated 2009-05-25
International application for candidature
(.doc - 113KB) International application for candidature (.doc)  
Last updated 2009-05-28
(.pdf - 58KB) International application for candidature (.pdf)  
Last updated 2009-05-28
(.doc - 68KB) International referee report (.doc)  
Last updated 2008-10-28
(.pdf - 45KB) International referee report (.pdf)  
Last updated 2008-10-28
International scholarship terms
(.doc - 39KB) Terms and conditions - 2008 (DUIRS)  
Last updated 2008-08-29
(.doc - 42KB) Terms and conditions - 2008 (IPRS)  
Last updated 2008-08-29
International candidates - enrolments
Once you have received an offer from the University, please see the Deakin International website for instructions on enrolling online.

Candidature Agreement

The Candidature Agreement is an agreement between the candidate and the University. A pre-completed Agreement is sent to supervisors of new candidates within the first four months of candidature. It confirms the details of candidature.

(.pdf - 93KB) About the Candidature Agreement  
Last updated 2009-05-12
(.pdf - 40KB) Sample Candidature Agreement  
Last updated 2009-05-04
A sample plan, including instructions for completion.
(.xlt - 27KB) Research Plan templates (.xlt)  
Last updated 2009-05-04
(.dot - 101KB) Research Plan templates (.dot)  
Last updated 2009-05-04
For use with the Candidature Agreement

Changes to candidature

Information sheets
(.pdf - 93KB) Provisional candidature  
Last updated 2009-05-18
Forms
(.doc - 40KB) Change of Candidature: Application (.doc)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.pdf - 27KB) Change of Candidature: Application (.pdf)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
Use this form for changes from full-time to part-time or vice versa and on to off campus or vice versa.
(.pdf - 27KB) Change of Research Topic: Application (.pdf)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.doc - 43KB) Change of Research Topic: Application (.doc)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.doc - 45KB) Change of Supervisor: Recommendation (.doc)  
Last updated 2008-05-22
(.pdf - 36KB) Change of Supervisor: Recommendation (.pdf)  
Last updated 2008-05-08
Extension of Candidature Application
This form can now be completed online. Please go to http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/hdradmin/online-forms/
(.pdf - 26KB) Extension of Scholarship Application (.pdf)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.doc - 39KB) Extension of Scholarship Application (.doc)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
Intermission of Candidature: Application
This form can now be completed online. Please go to http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/hdradmin/online-forms/
(.pdf - 25KB) Transfer from Doctoral to Masters Candidature: Recommendation (.pdf)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.doc - 38KB) Transfer from Doctoral to Masters Candidature: Recommendation (.doc)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.pdf - 30KB) Transfer from Masters to Doctoral Candidature or between Doctoral Programs: Recommendation (.pdf)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.doc - 41KB) Transfer from Masters to Doctoral Candidature or between Doctoral Programs: Recommendation (.doc)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.pdf - 28KB) Transfer from Provisional to Full Candidature: Application (.pdf)  
Last updated 2008-02-06
(.doc - 41KB) Transfer from Provisional to Full Candidature: Application (.doc)  
Last updated 2008-02-06

HDR students examination forms

Please take a look at the Examination Procedures page for full details of the correct procedures.

(.pdf - 34KB) Examination process - Thesis examination which includes exhibition or performance  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 35KB) Examination process - Thesis examination which DOES NOT include exhibition or performance  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 24KB) Inclusion of materials that are viewed electronically in a thesis  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 1MB) Notice of Intention to Submit Thesis for Examination  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 119KB) Nomination of Examiners form  
Last updated 2009-02-11
(.doc - 215KB) Candidate Declaration form  
Last updated 2009-02-05
(.rtf - 1MB) Submission of Thesis form  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 97KB) Preparation and Submission of Library Copies (Guidelines) For Doctoral and Masters degrees  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 16KB) Sample Library Copy Spine - Masters degrees  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 15KB) Sample Library Copy Spine - Doctoral degrees  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 93KB) Library Checklist Doctoral degrees  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 92KB) Library Checklist Masters degrees  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 24KB) Restricting Access to Library Copies  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 121KB) Summary of Thesis for Graduation - Doctoral degrees  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 122KB) Summary of Thesis for Graduation - Masters degrees  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 24KB) Access to Thesis A  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 5KB) Sample thesis title page for PhD and Masters candidates  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 6KB) Sample thesis title page for DPsych candidates  
Last updated 2008-01-01

Information for examiners and supervisors

Advice to examiners of Higher Degrees by Research

(.pdf - 36KB) Doctor of Philosophy and Masters Degrees  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 43KB) Performing Arts  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 40KB) Professional Writing  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 43KB) Visual and Media Arts  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 42KB) Doctor of Communication  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 37KB) Doctor of Education  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 50KB) Doctor of Health Science  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 40KB) Doctor of Juridical Science - enrolled before 2000  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 34KB) Doctor of Psychology - Major Investigative Project  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 35KB) Doctor of Psychology - Professional Research Component  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.pdf - 41KB) Doctor of Technology  
Last updated 2008-01-01

Examiners recommendation forms

(.rtf - 39KB) Doctoral Recommendation  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 33KB) Doctor of Psychology Recommendation  
Last updated 2008-01-01
(.rtf - 36KB) Masters Recommendation  
Last updated 2008-01-01