Improving candidate success and retention
The Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidate Experience survey gives HDR candidates the opportunity to share their experiences.
Feedback gathered through this survey is valuable in improving candidate success and retention efforts, as early satisfaction and positive engagement experiences have been shown to improve long-term candidate success. Here are some changes we have made over the past year in response to feedback from the 2022 survey:
- Griffith has strengthened its provision to HDR candidates in the areas of professional and career development.
- Griffith has increased resourcing to better enable external engagement experiences.
- Griffith has focused on enhancing communications with candidates at both the local and University level, including strengthening HDR candidate representation.
More information about the survey purpose, implementation, responsibilities and data access can be found in the Local Protocol.
The Higher Degree by Research ( HDR ) Candidate Experience survey gives HDR candidates the opportunity to share their experiences.
Feedback gathered through this survey is valuable in improving candidate success and retention efforts, as early satisfaction and positive engagement experiences have been shown to improve long-term candidate success.
More information about the survey purpose, implementation, responsibilities and data access can be found in the the Local Protocol.
Survey Components
The HDR Candidate Experience survey asks questions based on three key areas of the HDR candidate's experience - the first being the resources, facilities and support available to them. The second key area is the supervision they receive and the final key area is the support they receive in developing their skills.
Survey Administration
The survey is administered online by the Communications and Surveys team in conjunction with the Griffith Graduate Research School. All current Higher Degree by Research Candidates are invited to participate via email.
View the Prize Draw Terms and Conditions for more information.
Survey Results
Griffith Graduate Research School (GGRS) will produce reports based on HDR Candidates' survey response data, which will be presented to executives and heads of elements across the University.
Any questions can be directed to Griffith Graduate Research School (GGRS).
Get in touch
Have any questions regarding the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidates survey? Contact the team via email.