Application dates
Candidature only application dates
The following faculties and institutes accept candidature only applications.
You will need to complete an expression of interest (EOI) form prior to submitting a full application via the online Higher Degree by Research Application Form.
| EOI submission deadlines | Forms | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts and Education | All year round | Faculty of Arts and Education Expression of Interest form (DOCX, 70.1KB) |
| Faculty of Business and Law | Students can commence their program in either Trimester 1 (March) or Trimester 2 (July) each year. Expressions of Interest in the program are due in 5 February for Trimester 2, 2024 intake. | Information about our PhD Program and application process |
| Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment | All year round | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment Expression of Interest form |
| Institute for Frontier Materials | All year round | Information about completing a Higher Degree by Research with the Institute for Frontier Materials |
| Faculty of Health | All applicants must discuss their research interests/proposed program with an academic staff member and gain their support prior to applying for candidature via the Higher Degree by Research Application Form. Applications can be lodged at any time of the year. | Find a research supervisor in the Faculty of Health |
Scholarships
Search the scholarship finder tool for all scholarship opportunities and relevant closing dates. You can also check if you meet the eligibility criteria to apply.
Candidature and scholarship application dates
There are a number of scholarships available to students studying a Higher Degree Research at Deakin. The process and application dates for candidature and scholarships are different for each faculty or institute.
Refer to the information below to determine the correct dates and application process.
Please note the dates may vary depending on whether you are applying as a domestic or international applicant.
Faculty of Arts and Education
The Faculty of Arts and Education is not accepting applications for the DUPR Scholarship Round 1, 2024.
Domestic and international applicants interested in the DUPR Scholarship Round 2, 2024 (commencement 2025) should re-visit this page in April for application dates.
EOI applications are being accepted for other scholarships and candidature only (domestic applicants only). All applicants must complete and submit an EOI form (DOCX, 70.1KB) prior to applying via the HDR application form. The faculty will then advise whether you should proceed in applying for candidature and scholarship.
Faculty of Business and Law
Business and Law PhD students can commence their program in either Trimester 1 (March) or Trimester 2 (July) each year. Expressions of Interest in the program are due in 5 February for domestic and international applicants available to commence in Trimester 2, 2024. For domestic and international applicants available to commence in 2025, dates to be advised in April 2024.
Faculty of Health
All applicants must discuss their research interests and proposed program with an academic staff member and gain their support prior to applying for candidature and scholarship via the Higher Degree by Research application form.
| Round one | Round two | |
| Applicants | Domestic and international applicants available to commence in 2024 | Domestic and international applicants available to commence in 2025 |
| Closing date | 29 March 2024 | Dates to be advised in April 2024 |
Please note:
- If you apply after a close date, you’ll be considered in the next applicable round.
- Applications may be considered outside of these rounds as supported by the supervisor and faculty.
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Research with the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment by beginning your research journey by reviewing the comprehensive list of research projects with an assigned supervisory team available for prospective research candidates or contact our academics in Architecture and Built Environment, Engineering, Information Technology and Life and Environmental Sciences and develop a project of interest together.
All applicants will complete an expression of interest and we’ll assess if you’re eligible to study a research degree or PhD. Before you submit, check if you meet the entry requirements. If supervision is available, we’ll issue you a formal invitation to submit an online application.
| Round 1 | Round 2 | |
| Applicants | Domestic and International applicants available to commence in 2024 | Domestic and International applicants available to commence in 2025 |
| EOI Closing date | 18 March 2024 | Dates to be advised in April 2024 |
| Application Closing Date | 29 March 2024 | Dates to be advised in April 2024 |
Please note:
- If you apply after a closing date, you’ll be considered in the next applicable round.
Institute for Frontier Materials
All applicants must complete and submit an Expresion of Interest via the Expression of Interest Form prior to applying via the HDR application form. The Institute will then advise whether or not you should proceed in applying for candidature and scholarship.
Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
The institute will accept scholarship applications between the dates below. You may apply directly via the Higher degree by Research Application Form.
| Domestic and international applicants | Date |
| Opening date | 1 February |
| Closing date | 31 October |
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Our step by step guide will walk you through the process.
Intake dates
The commencement of your course will depend upon the faculty or institute you are enrolling in and your residency status. If you have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency, you are classified as a domestic student. All other students are classified as international students. Please refer to the intake dates listed below.
Domestic students
Domestic students please refer to the faculties below for available intake dates. For faculties not listed, you may commence your candidature at any time
International students
| 2024 |
26 February |
1 May |
1 July |
| 28 October |
Key intake dates for the Faculty of Arts and Education
Domestic and international students
| 2024 |
26 February (Please note: not available for international applicants) |
1 May |
1 July |
| 28 October |
Key intake dates for the Faculty of Business and Law
Domestic and international students
Business and Law PhD students can commence their program in either Trimester 1 (March) or Trimester 2 (July) each year.
| 2024 |
26 February |
| 1 July |
Expressions of Interest in the program are due in October and February prior to these commencement dates
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Domestic candidature enquiries | Domestic scholarship enquiries |
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