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Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

student support

FHMRI Researcher Education and Development (RED) HDR support

FHMRI-RED is here to help you no matter where you are in your Higher Degree Research (HDR) journey.

Browse the resources for new, current and future HDR students to make sure you don't just survive but thrive in your research studies.

Resources for students 

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College of Medicine and Public Health (CMPH) HDR student information

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A handy guide for new and continuing HDR students with information about the College of Medicine and Public Health, FHMRI and university-wide services. 

  • CMPH HDR Student Handbook
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Milestones keyboard_arrow_up

Information to help you get your head around the CMPH HDR milestone process. Including completion plans, a milestone checklist and a GANNT planning chart.

  • Milestones — what you need to know
  • CMPH HDR Student Handbook (refer to Page 3)
  • Assessor's report
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Scholarships keyboard_arrow_up

Learn more about the many scholarship opportunities available to prospective HDR students within the CMPH.

  • University scholarships page
  • Ranking criteria for postgraduate research scholarships
  • Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FIPRS) information 
  • Ranking criteria for FIPRS and Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships
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Funding keyboard_arrow_up

Funding and grant opportunities, as well as information about the CMPH Research Student Maintenance fund.

  • CMPH funding programs
  • Research student maintenance application

Just started your HDR?

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New to Flinders University and to CMPH? Here's some useful important to get your started.

  • Welcome from Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)
  • Starting your higher degree by research at Flinders
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Milestones keyboard_arrow_up

HDR milestone process including completion plans, a milestone checklist and a GANNT planning chart.

  • Milestones — what you need to know.
  • HDR Milestones Guidelines
  • Assessor's report
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Group mentoring keyboard_arrow_up

Join a small, supportive group of HDR mentees and a mentor(s) ready to share professional and personal skills and experiences, and to grow and develop in the process.

  • Mentoring information
  • Guide for group mentees
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Course rules keyboard_arrow_up

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

  • Guidelines and policies
  • Charter for HDR Student and Supervisor Responsibilities

HDR student support resources

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

  • Browse all HDR development programs and resources
  • REST (Research and Employability Skills Training)
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Writing resources keyboard_arrow_up

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

  • Research publishing services, guides and tools
  • Bibliometrics resources to assess research quality and impact
  • Referencing guides and resources
  • Endnote training sessions
  • Student research IP procedures
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Preparing your thesis submission keyboard_arrow_up

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

  • Getting prepared
  • HDR thesis rules
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Research data and analytics services keyboard_arrow_up

Looking for research data, analytics or clinical trial support for your research project? 

These research services and special interest groups provide research support services, training and collaboration opportunities.

  • Flinders Clinical Trials Unit
  • Data, Analytics, Graphics and software group
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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!

  • Learn more
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Student health and wellbeing keyboard_arrow_up

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

  • Student health and wellbeing blog
  • Oasis – Student community wellbeing centre
  • Health, counselling and disability services
  • Sexual harassment and assault prevention and response policy
  • Equal opportunity contact officers
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HDR Community of Practice keyboard_arrow_up

CMPH’s HDR Community of Practice organises occasional workshops and networking events to help grow your support network. Contact HDR Community of Practice representatives. 

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FAQs & Contacts keyboard_arrow_up

The Office of Graduate Research has put together a helpful list of where to go for support and what key contacts can help you with.

Search our frequently asked questions or submit an enquiry.

  • CMPH HDR support team
  • ASK Flinders – self-service
  • OGR contacts and support

Meet your support team

HDR Co-ordinator

Dr Tim Schultz keyboard_arrow_up

Dr Tim Schultz is the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Co-ordinator for the College of Medicine and Public Health (CMPH) at Flinders University. He is also a Senior Research Fellow in the discipline of Health Economics, Public Health, at Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI).

As the HDR Co-ordinator role, Tim can provide support and advice on issues related to HDR studies and supervision for CMPH HDR students and supervisors, alike. This includes on topics such as enrolment, scholarships, onboarding, milestones, relationships (between students, supervisors, the College, and the Office of Graduate Research), professional development, funding schemes, support services and completion.

timothy.schultz@flinders.edu.au

HDR Deputy Co-ordinator

A/Prof Nicole Lovato keyboard_arrow_up

Associate Professor Nicole Lovato is Deputy Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Co-ordinator for the College of Medicine and Public Health, providing support to the HDR Co-Ordinator as required.  She is an Associate Professor in Sleep Health at Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute.

nicole.lovato@flinders.edu.au

Need to get in touch?

  • Dr Tim Schultz (HDR Coordinator)
  • Associate Professor Nicole Lovato (Deputy HDR Coordinator)
  • Associate Professor Billingsley Kaambwa (HDR Support Advisor)
  • Dr Luke Grundy (HDR Support Advisor)

Contact our team:

hdrsupport.cmph@flinders.edu.au

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