HDR Resources

For Candidates

SoHCA CoC Document Template: Guides Doctoral and MPhil candidates in preparing their Confirmation of Candidature document.

Supervisor and HDR Candidate Compact: Completed within the first two months, this form supports a strong supervisor-candidate relationship.

Research Data Management Plan: Required for all HDRs to plan how research data will be collected, managed, and shared.

Ethics Exemption Decision Tree: Helps determine if your project requires ethical review.

Ethics and Integrity in Research:  2025 SoHCA presentation PDF covering research ethics, AI, application decisions, and upcoming policy changes.

HREC Project Description Template: Outlines context and academic background for your Human Research Ethics Application.

Turnitin Guide for HDR Thesis: All candidates must check their thesis for plagiarism using Turnitin (access via Research Training vUWS site) and review the results with their panel before submission.

Research Master: Access online forms for candidature processes like Candidature Plan, Progress Reports, title changes, leave, extensions, and thesis submission.

Western Now: Submit enquiries about admissions, enrolment, scholarships, examinations, fees, and more to the Graduate Research School.

HDR Candidate FAQ: Covers training, Candidature Plan, funding, progress reports, thesis submission, ethics, and more.

MRes FAQ: Information on program structure, application, fees, enrolment, thesis submission, and more for MRes students.

HDR Knowledge Directory: Central hub for key HDR info including applications, milestones, support, ethics, submission, and graduation.

HDR Policies: Links to policies on supervision, integrity, intellectual property, appeals, RTP scholarships, WHS, and more.

Research Scholarships: Details on current scholarship opportunities, application guidelines, and deadlines.

Additional Resources For Staff

Research Master: Online forms for supervision tasks like examiner nomination, supervisor registration, and panel changes.

Supervisor Hub: Resources on best practices, policy updates, and professional development for supervisors.

Supervisors FAQ: Answers common questions on supervision, candidate milestones, conflicts of interest, and examination.

HDR Supervisor Toolkit: Materials for supervisor registration and renewal, including workshops, modules, and guides.