Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

student 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

Just started your HDR?

Support resources

Contact a coordinator

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

HDR handbook

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

Milestones

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

Scholarships

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

Funding

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

Just started your HDR?

Getting started

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

Milestones

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

Group mentoring

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.

Course rules

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

HDR student support resources

Personal development

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

Writing resources

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

Preparing your thesis submission

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

Research data and analytics services

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.

Three-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!

Learn more

Student health and wellbeing

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

HDR Community of Practice

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

FAQs & Contacts

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.

Meet your support team

HDR Co-ordinator

Dr Tim Schulz

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

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