Research Higher Degrees information - for supervisors, current and prospective students, and administrators.
Swinburne Research manages all aspects of research candidature for Research Higher Degrees (RHDs), which includes PhDs, Professional Doctorates and Masters by research. A range of such programs are available to meet the needs of candidates, industry and the professions. Swinburne Research is also responsible for the management of the central university scholarships. Within this website you’ll find everything you need to know about Research Higher Degrees at Swinburne University.
- Postgraduate Research Studies Information and links concerning research degree policies and guidelines, induction, admission, candidature, examination, supervision, and job placement. There are two FAQs also available.
- Application Process for PhDs, Professional Doctorates and Masters This page provides step-by-step information on the process of applying for a PhD, a Professional Doctorate or a Masters at Swinburne University of Technology.
- Research Scholarships Information and links concerning general scholarships and mid-year scholarships. Also contains scholarship application forms, guidelines and links to scholarship databases.
- Swinburne Research Student Profiles First hand accounts of what its really like to do a Research Higher Degree at Swinburne University of Technology
- Forms A comprehensive list of all research higher degree related forms.
- Research Events The Swinburne Research Events Database holds information about all upcoming research related programs, seminars, induction sessions and training sessions. The database allows you to view the details of the event and request a place.
- Research Ethics Information concerning animal and human research ethics, Swinburne research ethics policy and links to ethics clearance application forms.
- Higher Doctorates Policy and Procedure Higher Doctorates: Doctor of Letters, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Engineering Policy and Procedure. The Higher Doctorate award represents the pinnacle of academic achievement and is only awarded, on rare occasions, to applicants with internationally established and outstanding positions as leading authorities through their contribution to scholarship. A higher doctorate is of a higher standing than the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
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