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Forms, guidelines and policies

Current research degree student forms Policies, regulations and codes of good practice

Forms are available as RTF files (suitable for downloading to a pc) and Word doc files (suitable for downloading to a Mac).

 

Applying to do a research degree

  • Apply online: for UniSA research degree programs (Doctor of Philosophy, Research Professional Doctorates and Masters by Research)
  • Professional doctorate: a rigorous programme of advanced study and research, designed specifically to meet the needs of industry and professional groups - further information
  • Readmission: to be completed by HDR students who have previously withdrawn/been withdrawn from a HDR program within the last three years - RTF (pc) and Word (Mac)
  • Academic staff requiring PVC approval to undertake an HDR Program: proforma - RTF (pc) and Word (Mac)

Academic referees reports

Applicants will need to contact two academic referees and ask them to complete:

  • Academic referees report - RTF (pc) and Word (Mac) - closing dates various

Scholarship applications and nominations

  • President's Scholarship (UPS): nomination - please note that this form is no longer in use. International recommendation form coming soon. More information about the UPS


Visitors to UniSA for the purpose of research experience

UniSA offers visiting research experience programs to senior undergraduate students, postgraduate students or research degree students from universities/institutes overseas and in Australia  to undertake a short term research project in one of their research concentrations. The program is designed to assist students to develop skills relevant to their tertiary education, current occupation or field of study.

Projects can range in duration from 1 to 12 months, with the visitor performing research tasks under the supervision of an academic supervisor. They may be required to provide written and verbal progress reports outlining the work undertaken and the results achieved.

To participate in this program, the visitor must:

  • be in the final stages of an undergraduate degree, or undertaking or have recently completed a Master's qualification
  • have high achieving academic backgrounds that are specifically suited to the research project on which they will participate.

Travel and health insurance

Overseas visitors are responsible for the booking and cost of all travel arrangements, including visas. Overseas visitors must ensure that they have adequate personal travel/health insurance cover for the duration of their visit.

Steps and documentation required - all applicants

  1. Potential visitors should check UniSA's various research concentrations to ensure their study interests corresponds to an appropriate research concentration within UniSA.
  2. Visitors will need to contact the relevant research concentration to discuss their suitability for and the availability of a project.
  3. The visiting research student must forward CV and a recent language certificate confirming their English language ability.

For further information, please liaise with the contact at the research concentration in which you are interested in undertaking a project.

Information for UniSA staff (staff access only)

 

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