How to apply

Step 1 - Find a research degree

Find the right research degree for you on our full listing of higher degrees by research.

Step 2 - Find a supervisor

Scholarship applicants - All Commonwealth Government and UON scholarship applications must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form and have it signed by a potential UON supervisor to be considered for scholarship. You should upload the EOI form with your online application. The potential supervisor will also provide you with a Pre-Identified Candidate (PIC) code which must be included in your application. Please see the Guide for uploading this information with your online application. Support from a potential supervisor is needed before your application can be considered but does not guarantee that you will be offered admission or awarded a scholarship.

The EOI form is a fillable PDF. Please right click the link below and save the document to your computer.

Download the Expression of Interest form (PDF, 176 KB)

For admission only applicants - it is highly recommended you liaise with a UON supervisor prior to submitting your application.

Find a supervisor

Step 3 - Write a research proposal

You are required to submit a research proposal which is a clear statement describing your proposed area of research. Consultation with an academic staff member in your area of research interest is required.

Download the research proposal template (PDF, 109 KB)

Step 4 - Apply now

If you have already registered, continue to the online application form.

Please note the documents / supporting evidence that you may be required to provide in support of your application for admission:

Research proposal must be supplied for all applications
Birth certificate, if not previously enrolled at this University
Copy of personal details page of your passport, and visa if applicable
Evidence of citizenship, if not born in Australia or New Zealand, and not previously enrolled at this University
English translations of academic qualifications, if academic qualifications are not in English
Certified copies of English Language qualification, or details of English proficiency, or indicate tertiary studies in English in the last two years
Certified copies of all previous academic qualifications except for hose completed at the University of Newcastle – certificates and/or transcripts for each course, whether completed or not
Evidence of name change, if academic qualifications are in a different name. If you are an overseas registered nurse, provide a certified true copy in English of your license
Candidature variation form for applicants intending to study off campus
Curriculum Vitae detailing relevant experience or employment, if previous experience / employment is specified (optional)
Statement of research experience from previous supervisor, if previous research experience is specified (optional)
Evidence of previous enrolments for incomplete research program, if previous incomplete research programs specified.

If you apply for a UON Scholarship, you should additionally provide evidence of previous publications / exhibitions / research attainments. These are required if the attainments are to be included in your points ranking. See the HDR Scholarship Guidelines for more information. All applications for scholarship must include a Pre-Identified Candidate (PIC) code, which is provided by a potential UON supervisor (see Step 2).

How to apply