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Research at Western
Western is committed to delivering high-impact research that makes a tangible difference to solving contemporary challenges and makes an ongoing, positive contribution to the world. Our mission is to ensure our student’s will succeed, our researchers will have impact, and our communities will thrive.
A research degree is an advanced program of study where you investigate a topic in your area of interest under the expert guidance of an academic supervisor. It is typically undertaken after you have completed a bachelor or masters degree, however, there are also options for people with research-related work experience who want to take their study or career to the next step.
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Research scholarships
Western’s Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarships are available to provide financial support to you while pursuing your research degree. Various scholarship rounds and projects are available across a wide range of disciplines.
Need help finding a supervisor?
You need to discuss your project and find a potential supervisor before you can apply to study a research degree. The Associate Dean, HDR or HDR Director in your area of interest can help you find the right supervisor.
You can also browse our Research Profiles and Repository to find potential supervisors.
