The UNSW Graduate Research School (GRS) is the central unit responsible for Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates and supervisors. The GRS provides leadership, support and central administration for this cohort within the UNSW research community, as well as the research training leaders who work with them.
The work of the GRS is based on four teams, each of which supports the strategic and operational goals of HDR at UNSW. For information on the core responsibilities and contact details of each team, please refer to the team outlines below.
General Enquiries
Phone +61 2 9385 5500 Email enquiries.grs@unsw.edu.au
Level 2, Rupert Myers Building (South Wing), Kensington Campus (Map Reference M15)
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT (Kensington Campus):
In the case of an after hours emergency please contact University Security on +61 2 9385 6000
Admissions and Scholarships
The GRS Admissions and Scholarships team provides advice and support to all applicants for admission to a UNSW Higher Degree Research program or scholarship. They can assist you with the following:
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application submission
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document requirements
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English language proficiency requirements
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acceptances
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Confirmation of Enrolment (for International applicants)
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scholarship assessment
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scholarship payments
Phone: 9385 6731
Domestic Candidates |
domestic.grs@unsw.edu.au |
International Candidates |
international.grs@unsw.edu.au |
Manager, Admissions and ScholarshipsCatherine Zell |
c.zell@unsw.edu.au |
Candidature Management
The GRS Candidature Management team supports Higher Degree Research candidates through all stages of their candidature, including:
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commencements
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Research Progress Reviews
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Confirmation (for PhD candidates)
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candidature variations
If you have a question about your candidature, please phone 9385 4032, or contact the GRS Candidature Management Officer for your Faculty via email.
Arts and Social SciencesAlex Skinner |
arts.grs@unsw.edu.au |
Built EnvironmentArthavelina(Mon, Wed and Thu) |
fbe.grs@unsw.edu.au |
BusinessAlex Skinner |
business.grs@unsw.edu.au |
EngineeringFrancesca Baruzzi |
engineering.grs@unsw.edu.au |
LawAlex Skinner |
law.grs@unsw.edu.au |
MedicineClare Mander |
medicine.grs@unsw.edu.au |
ScienceAnneli Strutt |
science.grs@unsw.edu.au |
UNSW Art & DesignArthavelina(Mon, Wed and Thu) |
uad.grs@unsw.edu.au |
UNSW CanberraResearch Student UnitStudent Administrative ServicesAdmission, Candidature & Scholarships |
Building 111Northcott DriveCanberra ACTPhone: +61 2 6268 8112rsu@adfa.edu.au |
Research Candidature ManagerSimon Kalucy |
s.kalucy@unsw.edu.au |
Monday Manager, Candidature: Canberra, Special ProjectsVirginia Bahula |
v.bahula@unsw.edu.au |
Thesis Examination
The GRS Thesis Examination team supports all aspects of the examination process, including:
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preparing a thesis
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thesis submissions
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appointment of examiners
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thesis examinations
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examiner recommendations
If you have a question regarding your thesis or the examination process, please use the campus contacts below.
Kensington |
UNSW Art & Design |
UNSW Canberra |
Phone: 9385 5964For submission queries:submission.grs@unsw.edu.auFor examination queries:research.tem@unsw.edu.au |
For submission queries:submission.grs@unsw.edu.au |
rsu@adfa.edu.au |
By Mail:Graduate Research SchoolThe University of New South WalesUNSW Sydney 2052Australia |
By Mail:Graduate Research SchoolThe University of New South WalesUNSW Sydney 2052Australia |
By Mail:UNSW CanberraResearch Student Unit, SASPO Box 7916Canberra BC ACT 2610 |
In Person:Graduate Research SchoolThe University of New South WalesLevel 2, South WingRupert Myers BuildingGate 14, Barker Street |
In Person:Graduate Research SchoolThe University of New South WalesLevel 2, South WingRupert Myers BuildingGate 14, Barker Street |
In Person:UNSW CanberraResearch Student UnitStudent Administrative ServicesBuilding 111Northcott DriveCanberra ACT 2600 |
Claire McCarthy Manager, Thesis Examination Team c.mccarthy@unsw.edu.au
UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme
Contact the Graduate Research School Scholarships team to:
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submit your career and professional development plan and budget
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request information regarding your UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship
Phone: 9385 5571
Email: ScientiaPhD@unsw.edu.au
Contact the Graduate Research School Candidature Management team for questions regarding your PhD candidature, including:
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enrolment
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Research Progress Reviews
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candidature variations
The team's contact details are listed in the "Candidature Management" section above.
Contact the UNSW Researcher Development team for information regarding career and professional development workshops:
Phone: 9385 5887
Email: ScientiaDevelopment@unsw.edu.au
Contact the UNSW Scientia Fellowship Program team for information on Scientia Fellowship matters:
Phone: 9385 9266
Email: Scientia.Research@unsw.edu.au
Strategic Programs
The GRS Strategic Programs team leads the development and implementation of strategic programs and initiatives designed to support UNSW Higher Degree Research candidates, including:
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the UNSW-CSIRO Industry PhD Program
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GRS workshops and events, including the annual UNSW 3MT Competition
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Industry mentoring programs
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GRS publications
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the monthly GRS newsletter Graduate Research News
For information regarding the UNSW-CSIRO Industry PhD Program:
Email: iphd@unsw.edu.au
For information regarding other strategic programs and initiatives:
Email: grs@unsw.edu.au
Belinda Lee Manager, Strategic Programs
belinda.lee1@unsw.edu.au
Executive
The Dean of Graduate Research provides strategic leadership for Higher Degree Research (HDR) at UNSW. This includes executive responsibility for the Graduate Research School (GRS), which is the central administrative unit for all HDR candidates and supervisors at UNSW.
The GRS Executive team supports the Dean of Graduate Research by providing leadership and operational oversight of the GRS teams.
Dean of Graduate ResearchProfessor Jonathan Morris |
Please contact Kylie Madden |
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Graduate ResearchKylie Madden |
T: +61 2 9385 1903E: k.madden@unsw.edu.au |
Director, Graduate Research SchoolLucy Jones |
T: + 61 2 9385 7669E: lucy.jones@unsw.edu.au |
Deputy Director, Graduate Research SchoolLena Caruso |
T: + 61 414 232 800E: l.caruso@unsw.edu.au |