- Research
- Research degrees and PhD
- Key dates for research students
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, 68.2KB) |
| 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 October and February prior to these commencement dates. | 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 (DOCX, 80.9KB) |
| Institute for Frontier Materials | All year round | Find a research supervisor - 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 – 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
All applicants must complete and submit an EOI form prior to applying via the HDR application form. The faculty will then advise whether you should proceed in applying for candidature and scholarship. EOI’s for scholarship WILL NOT be accepted after these closing dates.
| Domestic and international applicants | Round 1 | Round 2 |
| Opening date for EOI | 1 February 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
| Closing date for EOI | 1 March 2023 | 2 October 2023 |
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 October and February prior to these commencement dates.
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 | Round three | |
| Applicants | Domestic and international applicants available to commence in 2023. | International applicants available to commence in 2024. | Domestic and international applicants available to commence in 2024. |
| Closing date | 31 March 2023 | 31 July 2023 | 31 October 2023 |
Please note:
- If you apply after a close date, you’ll be considered in the next applicable round.
- The number and closing dates of rounds in 2024 may vary from 2023.
- Applications may be considered outside of these rounds as supported by the supervisor and faculty.
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
All applicants must complete and submit an EOI form prior to applying via the HDR application form. The Faculty will then advise whether or not you should proceed in applying for candidature and scholarship.
| Round 1 | Round 2 | |
| Applicants | Domestic and International applicants available to commence in 2023 | Domestic and International applicants available to commence in 2024 |
| EOI Closing date | 1 March 2023 | 2 October 2023 |
| Application Closing Date | 31 March 2023 | 31 October 2023 |
Please note:
- If you apply after a close 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 Find a Research Supervisor tool 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 |
Ready to apply?
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
| 2023 |
|---|
| 22 February |
| 22 March |
| 03 May |
| 07 June |
| 05 July |
| 16 August |
| 04 October |
| 08 November |
Key intake dates for the Faculty of Arts and Education
Domestic and international students
| 2023 |
|---|
| 22 February (Please note: not available for international applicants) |
| 03 May |
| 05 July |
| 04 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.
| 2023 |
| Trimester 1: 22 February |
| Trimester 2: 05 July |
Expressions of Interest in the program are due in October and February prior to these commencement dates