Graduate Research Hub

The Graduate Research Hub provides a gateway to everything you need to succeed while undertaking Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at the University of Sydney.

The Graduate Research Hub is brought to you by the Graduate Research School – we offer a range of support and development opportunities to help you thrive within your research program. This website provides information and resources for all HDR students and the staff who support them.

We welcome you to our research community. We look forward to watching you grow, develop and become leaders as future research professionals in your field.

At the University of Sydney, you’ll receive a world-class research education that is transformative. We’ll support you to contribute to impactful research and to build the skills, knowledge and experience that will ensure your ongoing success.

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Key contacts

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For administrative support and student wellbeing

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As you explore this website, it’s useful to know that HDR, graduate research and postgraduate research are interchangeable terms that refer to student’s research being undertaken as part of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a Master’s by Research or a Master of Philosophy course.

Terminology

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Title : 4,500 HDR students

Description : from over 80 countries

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/research/graduate-research/current-students.html

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Title : 3900+ supervisors

Description : supporting HDR students

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/research/graduate-research/staff/current-supervisors.html

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Title : 150+ research centres

Description : tackling some of the world's biggest challenges

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/research/our-research/centres.html

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Staff supporting HDR

We recognise the importance of supervisors, external examiners and other support staff in empowering HDR students to reach their potential.

Explore our suite of resources to help you guide HDR students through the key stages of their candidature.

Information for staff

Current supervisors

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Being a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervisor at the University of Sydney is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in forming the research professionals of tomorrow. While you’re here to support them - we’re here to support you.

Prospective supervisors

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The University provides development for HDR supervisors via training and resources for supervisory best-practice. Find out what is required from HDR supervisors, including eligibility criteria, registration, mandatory training, and responsibilities.