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Pre-application

Prior to completing the Macquarie University Higher Degree Research (HDR) Application form, prospective candidates are required to investigate a research topic and prepare a brief research proposal to accompany their Application form. The following steps will assist this process.

Step 1

Prospective candidates consult with academic staff in the chosen research field at the University to discuss research interests and/or a potential topic to ascertain whether the research project can be accommodated. It is essential that appropriate consultation with a possible academic supervisor is completed prior to attempting to complete the HDR Application form.

Step 2

Read through the Prospectus and the Higher Degree Research Guide for Candidates and Supervisors to check eligibility requirements for Macquarie’s higher degree research programs.

Step 3

Prepare the written research proposal.


Application

A full set of the Application must be submitted to HDRO.  The application should contain the fully completed HDR Application form together with original or certified copies of supporting documents. When an Application package is received at HDRO, it is reviewed for completeness and processed accordingly. An acknowledgement of receipt of the Application is sent to the applicant. An incomplete application will delay processing.

When complete, the Application is sent to the designated Faculty or School for consideration. The Faculty is asked to comment on a variety of items relating to candidature, including the applicant’s research preparation, resource availability at the Faculty and the availability of appropriate supervision.  In some cases, academic referees may be contacted to provide additional information regarding the candidate's research capability.

Applicants are notified by HDRO of the outcome of the application in writing. Successful applicants are informed of enrolment and commencement arrangements when they accept an offer of admission to candidature.

Please see the How To Apply section in the Prospectus for more details.