Graduate Research

Graduate Research Hub

<p>Resources for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and the staff supporting them</p>

Graduate Research Hub

Resources for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and the staff supporting them

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.

Key contacts

For administrative support and student wellbeing

4,500 HDR students

from over 80 countries

3900+ supervisors

supporting HDR students

150+ research centres

tackling some of the world's biggest challenges

Current students

This section covers everything you need to know to progress confidently through your HDR studies with us, from settling in to submitting your thesis and everything in between.

Learn about funding and scholarship support, where to get help and explore a range of development opportunities.

Information for current HDR students

Prospective students

Work alongside some of the world's brightest and most accomplished academics, access high-calibre facilities, and discover our HDR curriculum.

Find out how to apply, find a supervisor or a research project or explore the funding and scholarships available

Postgraduate research at Sydney

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

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

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.