Research students

An essential guide for all new RMIT higher degree by research (HDR) candidates.

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

You need to complete three milestone reviews during your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidature.

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

The Researcher Portal is RMIT’s all-in-one resource that brings a researcher’s world into one place.

This page lists HDR-specific forms, advice and guidelines in use at RMIT. These documents are for use by candidates.

Be the best researcher you can be: understand your responsibilities, develop relevant skills, engage with your academic community and grow your networks.

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

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.

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.

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.

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