NHS Higher Degrees by Research Student Support

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your HDR.

Explore the available tools and materials tailored for incoming, existing, and prospective HDR students to ensure resounding success in your research endeavours.

Entry requirements

Student support resources

Contact HDR coordinator

CNHS HDR student information

Getting started

New to Flinders University and to CNHS? Here's some useful information to
get you started.

HDR Milestones

Here you will find relevant information to help get your head around the CNHS HDR Milestone process including guidelines, requirements, conferences and a GANNT planning chart.

Funding

Funding and grant opportunities, as well as information about the CNHS Research Student Maintenance
(RSM) fund.

2025 RSM application form
(Download the PDF form and save to your computer before completing)
Thesis printing fund information
Student Expense Reimbursement Template

Scholarships

Learn more about the many scholarship opportunities available to prospective students within the CNHS, including domestic and international scholarships, as well as travel scholarships. Search the scholarship database to explore upcoming opportunities.

ResearchNow

ResearchNow is your tool to showcase your story of research excellence as a HDR student at Flinders University.

HDR student support resources

Personal development

Develop your research and transferrable skills to prepare you for your future career.

Student writing resources

The library offers a range of publishing support services including advice on journal selection and publishing for impact. We recommend checking out:

Thesis submission and examination

We recommend that you begin preparing for your submission six months in advance of your expected work submission date.

Health and wellbeing

CNHS and Flinders University are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for work and study. Here are some important resources:

Internships

Industry engagement equips students with essential skills while also facilitating the development of valuable connections, enhancing the overall learning experience. HDR students have opportunities for 3+ month internships, industry scholarships and supervision. For more information, email HDR.Engagement@Flinders.edu.au

HDR Supervision

The following resources and links are available to assist HDR supervisors in supporting CNHS HDR students at Flinders.

HDR Awards

Discover Flinders University's HDR awards where we recognise achievements, provide networking opportunities and celebrate research diversity.

3-minute thesis

Can you condense and refine your research project to quickly and succinctly explain it to your peers and the wider community? And can you do it in less than 180 seconds? The 3MT competition can teach you how!

Flinders University 3MT competition

Student information

Course rules

Make sure you are aware of the policies and procedures applicable to your candidacy and studies at Flinders.

Inspire

Inspire is Flinders' online HDR candidature management system. Follow the link for quick reference guides and more information.

Flinders Inspire

Get inspired

Study a Higher Degree
by Research

Alexandra made an impactful change with her research by doing her PhD at Flinders University.

Tahlia Johnson's Honours year in Health Sciences

Tahlia Johnson undertook her Honours in Health Sciences to help facilitate change and influence health care practice leading to better health systems, better care, and better lives.

Nutrition and Dietetics Alumnus and PhD candidate, Chan Han

Chad Han shares his journey and what he loves about his career and research. We know it’s good for us, but how far do the benefits of physical activity go? Nutrition and Dietetics Alumnus and PhD candidate, Chad Han

Selena Hutchins' pathway to research in Clinical Rehabilitation

Hear from Selena Hutchins, Physiotherapist and PhD Candidate and Associate Professor Zoe Adey, Head of Unit and Senior Rehabilitation Physician at Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Entry requirements

Check your eligibility

Entry criteria vary between HDR courses so you must check admission requirements for your chosen degree.

Check

Find a supervisor

Outlining your research project and seeking a supervisor.

Find

Available Scholarships

A range of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarships are awarded on academic merit and research potential.

View HDR scholarships

How to apply

You can enrol in a Higher Degree by Research at any time. Follow our six simple steps to prepare your application.

How to

Professor Ivanka Prichard

Higher Degrees by Research (HDR)
Co-ordinator CNHS Higher Degree by Research Student Enquiries

Ivanka Prichard is the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR)
Coordinator for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University. Ivanka has a PhD in Psychology and specialises in health psychology with a focus on the nexus between body image, exercise, and eating behaviour. Her work spans across psychology and exercise and sport science.

HDR Coordination

The HDR Coordinator is the first point of contact in the CNHS. They provide support and advice on PhD pathways, enrolment, appointment of supervisors, milestones, examination, scholarships and professional development. The HDR Coordinator signs off all relevant HDR forms, Inspire milestones, examiner reports and thesis amendments, and represents the college at the University Higher Degree by Research Committee.

Please email CNHS HDR student enquiries for booking milestones, submitting RSM applications, publication awards and any other general enquiries. The inbox is managed by Ivanka Prichard and support staff.

cnhs.hdrstudents@flinders.edu.au

Team contacts

Name	Position	Email	Staff profile / Information
Prof Ivanka Prichard	HDR Coordinator	cnhs.hdrstudents@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Seifu Kebede Weldegiorgis	HDR Representative	seifu.weldegiorgis@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Mary-Ann Carmichael	HDR Representative	maryann.carmichael@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Hassan Ali	HDR Representative	hassan.ali@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Yumi Naito	HDR Representative	yumi.naito@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Mallika Prem Senthil	HDR Contact officer	mallika.premsenthil@flinders.edu.au	View profile → The Contact Officer provides a point of contact for HDR students and supervisors who seek advice and/or direction about complex situations. The Contact Officer guides complaints resolutions and enables HDR students and supervisors to express their concerns in a safe, fair and equitable context.
	HDR Admissions	hdr.admissions@flinders.edu.au	Oversee enquiries and enrolments as well as scholarship enquiries.
	HDR Progression	HDR.Progression@flinders.edu.au	Oversees timely progression of HDRs and degree management. Get in touch if you want advice about how to transfer from part time to full time, change where you study e.g. from internal to external, change supervisors, intermit.
	HDR Examinations	hdr.exams@flinders.edu.au	Oversees the examination phase and ensure an efficient, professional examination process that upholds research integrity. Get in touch with any enquiries in relation to HDR examination and completion.
	HDR Development	hdr.development@flinders.edu.au	Oversees the coordination and support of the HDR Induction Program, REST and any other academic support programs.
	HDR Engagement	hdr.engagement@flinders.edu.au	Oversees HDR pathways, coordinating Coutelles Program, identifying industry engagement opportunities.

Higher Degrees by Research

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