Complete the application form

Please note that each Faculty or Graduate School has its own procedure for applying for a research program. It is essential that you follow their unique pre-application procedures. Failure to do this if required will result in a delay in assessing your application. Please go to the following website for information on the procedure required for each Faculty or Graduate School.

The University of Melbourne now uses the same application form for all graduate research degree candidature and scholarship applications.  Local and international applicants applying for candidature and scholarship, or candidature only should use the “Application for Admission to Graduate Research Degree Candidature and Scholarship” form below.

If you have questions about how to complete or submit the form, please contact us via the appropriate online form (domestic or international) and indicate “Graduate Research” in the subject line.  For information on the status of your application once you have submitted it, please contact your prospective Faculty or Graduate School admissions contact.

Check out our frequently asked questions page for more useful information.

Application Form for Admission to Graduate Research Degree Candidature and Scholarship

RHD Application form (.doc) Please use this Word 2003 version to type your information into the form.

RHD Application form (.pdf) Please use this version to print out and complete by hand.

Formatting Your CV

All candidates must provide a CV (resume) in the required format with their application. Instructions can be found in the Guide to Formatting Your CV.

Intellectual Property Rights and Responsibilities

All applicants must declare that they have read and understood the information contained in this document: Intellectual Property Rights and Responsibilities: Information for Prospective Research Students.

Referee Reports

Applicants must provide academic references in accordance with the instructions in Section G of the Application Form. References must be completed using the Academic Referee Report Form.

Applicants who have relevant research/professional experience gained through employment must provide an employer reference for each role listed in your application and CV. The reference should be submitted using the Employer Referee Report Form.

Creative Works

If you have produced any creative works/performances (e.g. folios, recordings, compositions, exhibitions, performances, film, landscape/design projects etc.) in the areas of Visual Art, Performing Arts, Film and Music, you are required to attach evidence as detailed on the Eligible Research Output Types: Creative Works table.