Joint Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Programs

Between Australian Higher education Providers

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Under the provisions of an approved Jointly-Awarded PhD agreement, a PhD student at the University of Adelaide, who is a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or a permanent resident of Australia, may divide his/her candidature between the University of Adelaide and an approved Australian Higher Education Provider (HEP) and, following the successful completion of an agreed examination process, be awarded a single doctoral degree that is awarded jointly by two institutions.

In order to provide students with the best possible research experience and to facilitate collaboration amongst the prestigious, research-intensive Group of Eight (Go8) universities, the University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a Go8 Joint PhD Program.

In addition to the University of Adelaide, Go8 member universities comprise:

• Australian National University (ANU),
• Monash University,
• The University of Melbourne,
• The University of New South Wales,
• The University of Queensland,
• The University of Sydney, and
• The University of Western Australia.

In order to be admitted as a candidate under a Jointly-Awarded PhD agreement, a suitably resourced project and adequate supervision must be available at each institution. Applicants are also required to satisfy the normal admission requirements at both the University of Adelaide and the partner institution.

A Jointly-Awarded agreement must be established no later than the end of the first year of enrolment. Consequently, if you are interested in a Jointly-Awarded program, it is recommended that you refer to the information provided in Appendix 4a in detail and discuss the possibility of establishing a Jointly-Awarded degree with your supervisors at the time of applying for candidature.