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Graduate Research School

Our Graduate Research School (GRS) supports emerging researchers to create research that matters. Explore our graduate research courses, including Master of Philosophy and PhDs.

All candidates completing a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are enrolled through the Graduate Research School. We offer research training and support, and bring together graduate researchers, supervisors and external partners in a shared research community. The school is led by the Dean of Graduate Research, Wendy Wright, and Deputy Dean, Andrew Barton.

Future graduate researchers

Explore our research courses
Explore a topic that interests you, create new knowledge and become an expert in your field.
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Find a supervisor
Be guided by experienced Federation researchers whose expertise aligns with your research interests.
Find an expert
Apply for graduate research
Check if you’re eligible and learn how to apply for a PhD or Master of Philosophy.
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Find a scholarship

How we support graduate research

Current students
Access course resources, forms and support for your candidature. Track milestones and prepare for your thesis or exegesis examination.
Course resources for current students
Supervisors
Learn how to become a registered, accredited or external supervisor, and access supervision training and professional development.
Resources for supervisors

HDR research conference

The HDR research conference is our annual event for current graduate research candidates to share their work and explore the depth, diversity and impact of higher degree research.

Join us on Thursday 9 July 2026

Our research in action

Explore our latest research and how it’s making an impact across our research centres.

Contact us

If you have a question about the Graduate Research School, email research.degrees@federation.edu.au
or call (03) 5327 9508.