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.
The Graduate Research School is currently working remotely and unfortunately not able to take phone calls. We are available via email (see below). Thank you and apologies for any inconvenience.
General Enquiries
Email enquiries.grs@unsw.edu.au
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
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 contact the GRS Candidature Management Officer for your Faculty via email.
Arts and Social SciencesLaura Derkenne |
arts.grs@unsw.edu.au |
Built EnvironmentArthavelina(Mon, Wed and Thu) |
fbe.grs@unsw.edu.au |
BusinessLaura Derkenne |
business.grs@unsw.edu.au |
EngineeringFrancesca Baruzzi |
engineering.grs@unsw.edu.au |
LawLaura Derkenne |
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 ACTrsu@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 |
For 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 |
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
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:
Email: ScientiaDevelopment@unsw.edu.au
Contact the UNSW Scientia Fellowship Program team for information on Scientia Fellowship matters:
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 |
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 |
Deputy Director, Graduate Research SchoolLena Caruso |
l.caruso@unsw.edu.au |