Information for PhD candidates
The Melbourne School of Graduate Research is a key resource for all PhD candidates. MGSR offers support, online courses, skills development workshops and information to all graduate research students at the University of Melbourne.
For specific resources to assist you at commencement, confirmation, submission and examination, please follow the links below. MGSR strongly recommends that all PhD candidates regularly consult the PhD Handbook at each stage of candidature. The PhD Timeline and PhD Calendar are useful for charting a course through each stage towards the timely completion of a high quality PhD.
Strategies for a successful start
- Orientation & Induction Programs to help you get your research degree off to a flying start.
- New graduate research students and their supervisors should complete the Research Integrity and the Responsible Conduct of Research checklist, and familiarise themselves with the Attributes of Melbourne Research Students.
- Confirmation is a key point in candidature. Its purpose is to determine whether or not work to date on the PhD research proposal indicates a strong likelihood that it will result in a high quality thesis, completed in the required time.
Bringing it all together
- Programs and resources to help you consolidate your research skills and connect with a scholarly community.
Completion & Beyond
- Support Programs to assist you in your preparation for submission and professional development
- Guidelines & Policies for thesis submission and examination