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.
For all general enquiries, please contact our enquiries team.
If you have any specific questions about an admission or scholarship offer you’ve received, your scholarship payments, or your Scientia PhD Career Development Plan (CDP) please contact the HDR Admissions and Scholarships team (contact details below).
If you are an active candidate and have specific questions about your candidature, please contact your Faculty Candidature Management Officer, details below.
General Enquiries
Email enquiries.grs@unsw.edu.au
Phone +61 9385 5500
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT (Kensington Campus):
In the case of an after hours emergency please contact University Security on +61 2 9385 6000
HDR Admissions and Scholarships
The HDR Admissions and Scholarships team provides support to all applicants for admission to a UNSW Higher Degree Research program or scholarship.
For general enquiries, please call the Enquiries team at the number listed above.
For queries related to Scientia CDPs, complex admission or scholarship case management post offer, and scholarship payments please call: +61 2 9065 7544 between 10.30am to 4.00pm (Australian standard time).
Or email:
Domestic Candidates |
domestic.grs@unsw.edu.au
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International Candidates |
international.grs@unsw.edu.au |
Manager, Admissions and ScholarshipsCatherine Zell |
c.zell@unsw.edu.au |
HDR Candidature
The HDR Candidature 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
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thesis preparation, submission and all aspects of the examination process.
If you have a question about your candidature, please contact the GRS Candidature Management Officer for your Faculty via email.
If you have a question regarding your thesis or the examination process, please contact our GRS Examinations Officers via email research.tem@unsw.edu.au
Arts, Design and ArchitectureAlex Skinner |
ada.grs@unsw.edu.au |
BusinessVirginia Bahula |
business.grs@unsw.edu.au |
EngineeringAnneli Strutt |
engineering.grs@unsw.edu.au |
Law and JusticeRoslyn McCann |
law.grs@unsw.edu.au |
Medicine and HealthVirginia Bahula |
medicine.grs@unsw.edu.au |
ScienceAndrea Walisser |
science.grs@unsw.edu.au |
UNSW CanberraResearch Student UnitStudent Administrative ServicesAdmission, Candidature & Scholarships |
Building 111Northcott DriveCanberra ACTrsu@adfa.edu.au |
GRS Examinations OfficersJozef SlowiaczekLisa Ho |
research.tem@unsw.edu.au |
Research Candidature ManagerSimon Kalucy |
s.kalucy@unsw.edu.au |
Research Candidature Assistant ManagerClaire McCarthy |
c.mccarthy@unsw.edu.au |
HDR Engagement
The HDR Engagement team leads engagement activities and initiatives designed to support the UNSW Higher Degree Research community:
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general enquiries
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HDR wellbeing programs
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GRS workshops and events, including the annual UNSW 3MT Competition
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the UNSW-CSIRO Industry PhD Program
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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 other strategic programs and initiatives:
Email: grs@unsw.edu.au
For information regarding the UNSW-CSIRO Industry PhD Program:
Email: iphd@unsw.edu.au
Belinda Lee Manager, Strategic Programs
belinda.lee1@unsw.edu.au
UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme
Contact the HDR 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
Email: ScientiaPhD@unsw.edu.au
Contact the HDR Candidature 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 HDR Engagement team for information regarding career and professional development workshops:
Email: ScientiaDevelopment@unsw.edu.au
Contact the UNSW Scientia Fellowship Program team for information on Scientia Fellowship matters:
Email: Scientia.Research@unsw.edu.au
Executive
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training and Entrepreneurship) and Dean of Graduate Research provides strategic leadership for Higher Degree Research (HDR), Research Training and Entrepreneurship 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.
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training and Entrepreneurship) and Dean of Graduate ResearchProfessor Jonathan Morris |
Please contact Kylie Madden |
Deputy Dean of Graduate ResearchAssociate Professor Penny Martens |
Please contact Kylie Madden |
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Graduate ResearchKylie Madden |
k.madden@unsw.edu.au |
Director, Graduate Research SchoolLucy Jones |
lucy.jones@unsw.edu.au |