Research students

Research students

Research students

Information and resources for research students studying at RMIT.

New HDR coursework curriculum

RMIT is introducing a new coursework curriculum into all HDR programs that will give candidates access to an increased suite of core and optional courses. Changes to College of Business and Law HDR programs come into effect from Semester 2 2022. Changes to College of Design and Social Context and College of STEM HDR programs come into effect from Semester 1 2023. For more information, go to New HDR Curriculum.

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Starting your Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

An essential guide for all new RMIT Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates.

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Enrolment, leave and changes to candidature

During your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) you will enrol each year, take leave and may make changes to your candidature.

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Milestone reviews

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates need to complete three milestone reviews.

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PhD Up Program

The PhD Up program offers graduate researchers a huge range of workshops, seminars and short courses to build research knowledge and skills.

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Researcher Portal

Find all the resources you need during your Higher Degree by Research in one place!

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HDR forms and guidelines

This page lists HDR-specific forms, advice and guidelines that assist and inform candidates at RMIT.

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Research integrity – Your responsibilities

Be the best researcher you can be by understanding your responsibilities, developing skills, engaging with the academic community and growing networks.

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Submission and examination

The Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) submission and examination process includes steps both you and your supervisor need to complete.

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Resources and support

RMIT offer a vast range of resources and support services for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates to give you the best chance of success.

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Candidate Action and Support Plan

We want all our Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) candidates to get the support they need, when they need it, to successfully complete their research program.

Supervisor relationships

RMIT provides academic supervision for all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates to make sure you’re fully supported with your research project. You will have at least two supervisors who are experts in your field.

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When things don't go to plan

Sometimes your journey through your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) isn’t smooth.

Need help? 

Submit an enquiry to the School of Graduate Research

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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