Follow your research passion at Griffith
If you’ve completed an honours year as part of your undergraduate studies, or undertaken advanced postgraduate studies that included a research component, you may be eligible to further your career with a higher degree by research.
HOW TO APPLY
HOW TO APPLY
1. Choose your research program
Whether you're beginning your research study or continuing at a higher level, our degrees provide a unique opportunity to follow a specific interest in a particular research area. Take a look through our degrees and decide which works best for your career aspirations. You can also check the admission requirements for your chosen degree.
Talk to us
You can find out more about our degrees or talk to us at any time to find out more about studying at Griffith and your options.
- Email: hdr-enquiry@griffith.edu.au
- Telephone: 1800 073 875 (domestic toll-free) or +61 7 3735 6425 (international)
- Ask a question or see our frequently asked questions
- Download a research study guide
2. Search our scholarships
Check the fee requirements for your degree and look for available scholarships to support you throughout your research.
You can apply for a scholarship at any time and - if you are successful with your application - you can commence at the next available intake.
3. Choose a research topic
Once you have established if you meet the entry requirements for your preferred program, you need to clarify your chosen area of study and identify a research area and/or research question. You will need to articulate its importance, and in consultation with your supervisory team, prepare a research proposal to submit.
4. Find and connect with a research supervisor
To find a supervisor, explore our Griffith Experts page or contact the HDR convenor for the relevant school or department in your area of interest. Once you’ve found a researcher who you would like to work with, you’ll need to contact them directly to discuss your research proposal. It is crucial to look at the alignment between supervision and your project.
Talk to us
If you are struggling to find a researcher, you can contact the Griffith Graduate Research School to put you in touch with a HDR convenor. Our HDR conveners can assist you to find a supervisor in your research area.
Call 07 3735 3817
5. Gather required documents
Use our application checklist to ensure you have all the documents you require to apply, including a CV that uses our CV template.
Download our application checklist
We also offer some scholarship tips to help you submit your best application.
6. Apply online
Once you have all of your required documents, apply online through our application portal. You’ll be guided through the step-by-step application process to upload your supporting documentation, nominate your referees and supervisors.
We will begin assessing your application once we have received all the necessary documentation – this includes the submission of at least 1 referee report from your academic referees.
The average assessment period for a complete application is 6–8 weeks. Scholarship application assessment and ranking may take longer.
You will be advised of the outcome of your application for admission by email.
International applicantsCOVID-19 Update - Research Degree Applications Open
If you're interested in starting a PhD or research degree at Griffith University, you can apply now for consideration (both admission and scholarship) to commence your study in the next available intake.
In this evolving situation, applicants who are not based in Australia and are impacted by travel restrictions can apply for admission now and can either defer their commencement or commence offshore. Applicants not based in Australia can only apply for scholarship in 2021 Continuous Scholarship Round where they are able to commence offshore.
Need more information or advice?
If you need more information or advice on the application process, we are here to help. Call us on 1800 073 875, or send us an email hdr-enquiry@griffith.edu.au.
COVID-19 Update - Research Degree Applications Open
If you're interested in starting a PhD or research degree at Griffith University, you can apply now for consideration (both admission and scholarship) to commence your study in the next available intake.
In this evolving situation, applicants who are not based in Australia and are impacted by travel restrictions can apply for admission now and can either defer their commencement or commence offshore. Applicants not based in Australia can only apply for scholarship in 2021 Continuous Scholarship Round where they are able to commence offshore.