UQ Dean's Award for Outstanding Higher Degree by Research Theses

Congratulations to School of Political Science and International Studies alumnus,  Dr. N.A.J. Taylor , who has won the  UQ 2018 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Higher Degree by Research Theses ( the 2018 awards are announced in 2020, and the 2019 awards will be announced next year in 2021).  Fewer than 5% of PhD and MPhil graduates are recognised this way each year, and the award is recognition that his examiners required no changes or revisions in commending the thesis.  

Congratulations to Nico and his supervisors, Associate Professor Marianne Hanson and Dr Shannon Brincat. Nico is an incoming 2021 Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver; an ADFA Visiting Fellow at UNSW; and the  2020 Fryer Memorial Library for Australian Literature Fellow . Congratulations Nico!

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Candidates with oral examination

Process overview.

The external examination of a HDR candidate is a 2-part process consisting of a thesis evaluation and an oral examination.

Each of these parts is linked to the following outputs:

  • Thesis evaluation: a summary and a written report from each examiner.
  • Oral examination: a Chair’s report summarising the feedback of the examiners and recommendation of the examination panel.

These outcomes inform a decision by the Dean of the Graduate School on the final outcome of the candidate’s examination and whether an award (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil)) will be conferred.

The oral examination will take place between 2 weeks to 3 months after scheduling, depending on the availability of the participants.

Thesis evaluation 

Read the entire thesis and provide a summary and written report, based on the following criteria.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate:

  • Does the candidate demonstrate a significant and original contribution to knowledge?
  • Does the candidate engage with the literature and the work of others?
  • Does the candidate show an advanced knowledge of research principles and methods relating to the applicable discipline?
  • Is there a clear and discernible coherence in the presented research, its arguments and conclusions?
  • Is the thesis clearly, accurately, and cogently written?

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidate

  • Does the candidate show originality in the application of knowledge?

Your written report should provide sufficient detail to allow the candidate to prepare responses for the oral examination.

If you express significant concerns about the thesis, then the oral examination, which usually takes place approximately 1 month after your reports are returned, may be postponed at the Dean’s discretion in order to give the student more time to prepare.

Evaluation timeframe

Your report should be submitted to the UQ Graduate School no later than  5 weeks  after you receive the thesis for evaluation. If you require additional time, contact the Graduate School’s progressions and examinations team outlining your requirements at  [email protected] .

Once your report has been reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School, it will be released to the candidate and their principal advisor so that the candidate can prepare for the oral examination.

Oral examination

The oral examination is the second part of the HDR candidate examination process. Only once the oral examination has taken place can an outcome of the candidate’s examination be determined.

The oral examination usually involves 4 participants:

  • the candidate
  • the Chair of examiners (appointed by UQ)
  • 2 external examiners who provided written reports.

The Chair of examiners and the 2 examiners constitute the oral examination panel.

The main objectives are to:

  • provide a developmental learning opportunity
  • authenticate the contribution made by the candidate to the thesis
  • establish that the candidate fully understands the work and its wider implications
  • provide the candidate with an opportunity to reply to criticism or challenge
  • enable the candidate and examiners to clarify issues, corrections, and revisions.

Assessment and report

The oral examination will include assessment of the candidate’s ability to:

  • demonstrate detailed knowledge of the thesis
  • locate their research in the broader context of their discipline
  • demonstrate the originality of the thesis and the contribution it makes to the state of knowledge in the field
  • defend the methodology and conclusions of the thesis
  • display awareness of the limitations of the thesis.

The outcome of this second component is a Chair’s report which:

  • summarises the feedback of the examination panel
  • provides the recommendation of the panel on the outcome of the oral examination.

The report should:

  • be clear and concise
  • detail any revisions required
  • justify the final recommendation.

Oral examination process

The Chair of examiners is responsible for scheduling and conducting the oral examination. Once the examiners’ reports have been returned, the Chair will be informed that the oral examination is ready to be scheduled. You’ll then be invited to respond to an online poll to help establish the date and time of the oral examination. Once a date and time have been finalised, you will receive a Zoom link for the examination.

By this stage in the examination process, the candidate is aware of the examiners’ identities, but is not allowed to contact them. Similarly, you are requested not to contact the candidate or their advisors. All communication should be conducted through the Chair of examiners.

Day of examination

It is recommended that, on the day of the oral examination, the Chair and examiners meet in the first 20 minutes of the scheduled session to discuss their reports and set an agenda with points for discussion and issues requiring clarification. Any potential areas of disagreement between examiners should be discussed at this meeting and a resolution should be sought. (If the examination panel wishes to begin these preparatory discussions earlier via email, it’s welcome to do so.)

The oral examination may take up to 3 hours.

All discussion should take place in English.

Possible recommendations are:

  • Pass with changes
  • Repeat oral examination
  • Revise and resubmit thesis for examination.

At the conclusion of the oral examination, the Chair’s report containing the panel’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Dean of the Graduate School for a final decision.

Examination format

The examination typically begins with the candidate presenting a short overview of the thesis and its main findings. The thesis should be discussed, and questions asked and answered, in a respectful and fair manner.

Questions should focus on the areas of concern raised in the written reports provided by the examiners. The candidate may rebut some of the feedback with sound academic arguments and justifications or may concede that further revisions would enhance the thesis.

Examiners may ask questions tangential to the work carried out in the thesis, but the ability or inability of the candidate to answer such questions should not influence the examiners’ recommendation on the final outcome of the examination.

At the conclusion of the oral examination, the candidate will temporarily leave the room (or Zoom meeting). The examiners (with the guidance of the Chair) will decide on a recommendation to the Dean regarding the outcome of the oral examination.

The candidate will then be invited back into the room (or Zoom meeting) and given a verbal summary of the outcome of the oral examination.

ACWEB graduate takes home Water Journal 2021 Best Thesis Award

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Dr Zhiyao Wang, a postdoctoral researcher at UQ’s Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, was awarded the prize for her work on innovative nitrogen conversion to enhance wastewater and sludge management .

Dr Wang’s PhD research focused on resource recovery in wastewater treatment processes.

“Sewage contains some incredibly valuable resources – water of course, but also chemical energy embedded in the organic carbon, and it also contains large amounts of the valuable nutrients that are normally lost during treatment,” said Dr Wang.

Dr Wang’s research identified a novel ammonia-oxidizing bacterium, Candidatus. Nitrosoglobus, in wastewater treatment systems.

“My research was focused on finding a way to evolve the treatment plants into a resource recovery factory.

Based on the unique physiological features of Ca. Nitrosoglobus, we were able to develop a new acidic activated-sludge process.

This new process expands the operational pH of the 100-year-old activated-sludge technology from a neutral (~7) to an acidic range (2–6),” said Dr Wang.

“This acidic activated-sludge process opens up new opportunities to promote the on-going paradigm shift in wastewater treatment plants  from pollutant removal to resources and energy recovery.”

The new acidic activated-sludge process enables nitrogen removal via anaerobic ammonium oxidation, which does not require organic carbon and allows the organics in sewage to be captured and recovered as biomethane (the main component of natural gas).

Nutrients can then be recovered through reusing sewage sludge, a by-product of sewage treatment.

The acidic activated-sludge process reduces solids concentration, inactivates pathogens, and removes toxic metals from sludge, generating Class A biosolids which qualify for unrestricted agricultural reuse.

Water  is a  peer-reviewed , open access journal on water science and technology, including the ecology and management of water resources, and is published semimonthly online by MDPI. 

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Dean's Commendations for Academic Excellence - Procedures

1. purpose and objectives.

The University may award Dean’s Commendations for Academic Excellence in accordance with the criteria specified in these procedures. These procedures complement provisions for official academic transcripts and studies reports detailed in PPL 3.50.01 Maintenance of Academic Records .

2. Definitions, Terms, Acronyms

Academic transcript – official academic record, certified by the Academic Registrar

GPA – Grade Point Average

Studies report – displays administrative information about a student's studies at UQ

3. Procedures Scope/Coverage

Dean's Commendations for High Achievement recognise students who have excelled academically and who have shown a strong commitment to their program of study. Students may be eligible to receive a Dean's Commendation for High Achievement in their undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies, postgraduate honours degree, incoming exchange programs or through enrolment as study abroad students.

4. Procedures Statement

Dean's Commendations for Academic Excellence recognise students who have excelled academically and who have shown a strong commitment to their study.

Students eligible for a Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence do not need to apply for the award. Dean's Commendations for Academic Excellence will be identified by the relevant Faculty in accordance with approved criteria. The Committee for Academic Programs is responsible for reviewing the criteria as required.

A notation indicating the award of a Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence will be made on the recipient's studies report and academic transcript.

5. Criteria

A Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence will be noted on the academic transcript and studies report for students who have met the following criteria:

  • enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, postgraduate honours, study abroad or incoming exchange programs; and
  • enrolled full-time (minimum 6 units) in the semester under consideration, including Summer Semester and achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) equal to or greater than 6.6* in that single semester; or
  • did not study full-time for any semester during that year, and
  • achieved a minimum GPA equal to or greater than 6.6* in that year.

*Note: The University's grading system, including numeric and non-graded pass or fail, is set out in section 7.1 of PPL 3.10.02 Assessment Procedure .

For eligible full-time students, a Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence will be issued after each of Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester, except where this is not practicable (for example, for year-long courses).

For eligible part-time students, a Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence will be issued after the release of Summer Semester grades in the following calendar year.

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Winners of the Visualise Your Thesis competition for 2023

Congratulations to the winners of the UQ Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition for 2023 sponsored by the UQ Union Association of Postgraduate Students (UQUAPS).

Tara Crandon was the 2023 winner and Honja Ramanandraibe was voted the Viewers' Choice winner. 

About the winners

The entries were judged by:

  • Professor Kris Ryan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) 
  • Professor Pierre Benckendorff, UQ Graduate School Dean (Acting) 
  • Dr James Lewandowski Cox, UQ Copyright Officer, UQ Library 
  • Mr Jeff Cruz, Director, Library Student Experience, UQ Library 
  • Mr Krishna Dermawan, UQ Union Association of Postgraduate Students.

The awards were announced in Central Library on Monday 21 August 2023.

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2023 winner

Tara Crandon is a PhD student in the School of Public Health (Faculty of Medicine). 

Tara's entry was titled  “Weathering the Storm”: Understanding Climate Anxiety and Coping in Young People . The judges said:

Very important work that seeks to ensure we can proactively discuss climate change, overcoming our fears. I loved the video, highly engaging and important.   Great use of graphics, good consistency, use of text and vocals to reinforce messages. Significance also nicely explained.    The video clearly articulated the research on climate change anxiety in young people. It was easy to follow, the visuals / animations provided as much information as the narration / subtitles, and the fact that the research will lead to developing strategies for young people to cope and bloom makes the significance real.

As the 2023 winner, Tara won $1000 in prize money provided by the UQUAPS as well as a small prize from Science Direct and Figshare (international competition sponsors).

Viewers' Choice winner

Honja Ramanandraibe is a PhD student in the School of Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology).

Honja's entry was titled Improving low-permeability coals gas recovery by multi-stage indirect hydraulic fracturing deployment.

Honja's entry earned 104 of the 503 votes received during the voting period (14 to 21 August 2023).

As the Viewers' Choice winner, Honja won $500 in prize money provided by the UQUAPS.

Stay tuned for the international competition

Tara's entry will be entered into the International Visualise Your Thesis competition.

The winners will be announced at the eResearch Australasia 2023 Conference  on Wednesday 18 October.

About Visualise Your Thesis

Visualise Your Thesis , developed by the University of Melbourne, offers Higher Degree by Research students the chance to showcase their research and develop communication skills to communicate research to a general audience. 

Visit the Visualise Your Thesis  site for more information.

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Thank you to UQUAPS for their generous support of the UQ Visualise Your Thesis competition in 2023! 

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Recognition for four outstanding QAAFI researchers

Completing a PhD is a marathon.

But to receive a Dean’s Award for an Outstanding HDR thesis adds another degree of difficulty.

That achievement is a reality for four QAAFI graduates, three from the Centre for Horticultural Science and one from the Centre for Nutrition and Food Science.

The Dean’s Award for Outstanding Higher Degree by Research Theses formally recognises outstanding PhD and MPhil graduates who have been commended by their thesis examiners for their outstanding contribution .

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Dr Jane Ray‘s research in the Centre for Horticultural Science focused on the biology and epidemiology of banana Blood disease, a bacterial wilt threatening production of the fruit in South-east Asia, Australia and beyond.

“Not many people can say that they thoroughly enjoyed their PhD experience, but I absolutely did,” Dr Ray said.

“This is because of the talent that QAAFI attracts and retains – it’s the human resource that makes all the difference.

“It’s such an honour to receive this award, and I will forever be grateful to my fabulous advisory team of Professor André Drenth, Professor Siti Subandiyah, Dr Lilia Carvalhais, and Dr Alistair McTaggart.”

Dr Ray is now leading a project researching Australia’s bacterial wilts and working towards leading larger collaborative projects researching plant diseases of biosecurity importance to Australia.

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Fellow Centre for Horticultural Science graduate Dr Ritesh Jain’s research focused on insect pest management.

He developed a clay mediated RNA delivery platform for targeting white flies ( Bemisia tabaci) .

“My experience at QAAFI has allowed me to engage in ground-breaking research, collaborate with expert minds and contribute to the advance of knowledge in my field,” Dr Jain said.

“Receiving a Dean’s Award after a tremendous amount of hard work is an indescribable feeling of joy motivation and gratitude.”

Dr Jain is now working in Australian Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) organisation specialising in the production of nucleic acid (plasmid DNA & mRNA) products and applying his expertise in molecular biology skills to nucleic acid R&D. 

A third Centre for Horticultural Science graduate Kandeeparoopan Prasannath worked on the project “Etiology of flower blight complex in macadamia” under the supervision of Associate Professor Femi Akinsanmi.

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The research provided a strong foundation for developing a disease prediction tool for the management of flower blights in Australia, to help mitigate the economic losses incurred by the flower blights in the Australian macadamia industry.

Dr Prasannath said he was deeply honoured to receive such a prestigious award, a pay off for all his hard work.

“QAAFI is the place that enriched my academic and research capabilities, and I had a fantastic experience there,” he said.

“Even though I am offshore now, my collaborative work with Associate Professor Akinsanmi will continue, as I work as a Senior Lecturer in one of the state universities in my home country, Sri Lanka.”

Dr Selina Fyfe from the Centre for Nutrition and Food Science was awarded for her work characterising the potential of the green plum ( Buchanania obovata ) as a native Australian fruit.

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As well as her academic supervisors from UQ, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa and Associate Professor Heather Smyth, Associate Professor Horst Schirra from Griffith University and her collaborators from two universities in Munich, she worked with two Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory where green plums grow.

“At QAAFI I discovered how much I enjoyed research and writing and was given opportunities to really grow these skills, and do a lot of things to grow my research career,” Dr Fyfe said.

“I feel very happy and excited to receive the award and it was nice to have all my hard work acknowledged and celebrated in this way.”

She is now working as a Research Fellow on The University of Queensland and CSIRO’s Food System Horizons project.

Media: QAAFI Communications, Natalie MacGregor, [email protected] , +61 409 135 651.

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Honours procedures

Students are required to complete 16 units, comprising coursework (8 units) and thesis (8 units). Refer to the Course Profile for assessment details and procedures in individual courses.

Thesis marks are awarded by two examiners, and then averaged to arrive at one mark out of 100. In cases where there is a discrepancy of 8 marks or more, a third examiner will see the other two reports, but not the marks awarded. The third examiner’s decision will be final.

All marks will be finally determined and confirmed by the Honours Examiners’ Meeting for each discipline (usually held at the end of each semester). The decision of the meeting is collegiate and final. 

Applying for an extension

Extension applications must be received by the due date.

Details of the extension application procedure on are available on the application for extension form . 

Grades for each Honours course are based on the following percentages:

2015 onwards

At the completion of the program, a weighted GPA for the whole program will be generated. The Class of Honours is based on this weighted GPA. Classes of Honours are awarded as follows:

At the completion of the program, a weighted percentage for the whole program will be generated. The Class of Honours is based on this weighted percentage. Classes of Honours are awarded as follows:

Communication of results

Honours grades and classes are determined, and confirmed, at the Honours Examiners' Meeting. Decisions of the meeting are final. Students receive advice regarding their class of Honours after this meeting. Students are emailed thesis reports, which are usually anonymous, and asked to collect from the School office the thesis copies that they lodged for examination purposes. Students will be asked to correct the thesis according to the examiners' comments before submitting a final copy to the School for its thesis library.

The School formally notifies the Faculty of Honours results. The Faculty updates student academic records and enables graduation.

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The intent of the Faculty of Medicine Researcher Development Award is to support our students’ research experience and professional development, through travel and attendance at conferences, skills development activities and collaborative visits, to present research and to enhance post‐doctoral employability.

PhD candidates may request funding up to $4000 throughout the period of candidature; MPhil candidates up to $2000. The award may be claimed as a single award for one activity, or as multiple smaller awards throughout candidature.

The Principal Advisor and the student share responsibility for appropriate planning and use of these funds. They can plan well ahead, claim the funds when needed and revise if plans change. Students will experience applying for and managing the use of public funds with integrity.

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  • Access to the Faculty of Medicine Researcher Development Award is dependent on the recommendation and oversight of the Principal Advisor (PA), and ideally planned via annual Progress Reviews.
  • Students will typically have passed their first Progress Review, although some exceptions for earlier small awards might be considered.
  • Requests for use of funds after thesis submission must be clearly justified; approval for use of funds after oral examination will not typically be considered.
  • HDRs in Partnering Units (QIMR Berghofer, MRI‐UQ and the UQ Poche Centre) are not eligible for this scheme and these institutes and centres provide support to their HDR students directly.  Students enrolled in Faculty of Medicine, but with shared arrangements with other UQ Faculties or Institutes may be eligible for partial support.

Eligible activities

  • Registration or fees for conferences, specialised workshops, or skills development. Students are encouraged to present their work at conferences they attend or institutions they visit.
  • Flights, including domestic and interational
  • Accommodation
  • Local transport costs, including to/from airports
  • Functions such as a conference dinner or site visits; but not optional leisure activities
  • Abstract submission fees
  • Poster printing costs
  • Visa processing costs, related to the approved travel.

Ineligible activities

  • Direct project costs
  • Travel for fieldwork or data collection
  • Software, datasets, and data analysis
  • Publication costs (article processing charges)
  • Any costs associated with private travel or activities. 

How to apply

Students should complete the HDR Researcher Development Award request and HDR student EFT details forms, and ask their Principal Advisor to complete the HDR Researcher Development Award Advisor Statement . Apply and upload forms here.

Students can apply for a Faculty of Medicine Researcher Development Award at any time but should apply in advance if your plans depend on this Faculty funding.  Allow at least 4 weeks for review and payment. Once approved the student will be awarded the funds and make all arrangements directly. HDR students are not required to use UQ’s travel providers.

Revision or cancellation of plans

The Principal Advisor (PA) may approve suitable alternative development activity that meets the intention of this HDR support, under consultation with their Director HDR if unsure. If the student cannot use the funds for suitable research development, the PA must advise the Faculty so that we can retrieve the unused award from the student.

Travel approvals

Approval of Faculty of Medicine Researcher Development Award is for the award of funds only. HDR travel funded under this Award is considered UQ travel and students must seek UQ approval to travel from the Head/Director of their school or centre, prior to undertaking the travel. Please see further information and contact details within your organisational unit.

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Doctor of Philosophy

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised graduate research program that will enable you to become an independent researcher. 

With the guidance of an advisory team, you'll undertake a research project, produce an 80,000-word thesis and complete an oral examination.

A PhD takes 3 to 4 years full-time. Under guidance, you'll develop advanced research skills and knowledge in your chosen field.

The thesis is a substantial document that makes an original contribution to your field of research. Your thesis may involve an alternate format .

You'll need a strong academic background and you may need to submit a research proposal and other documents to support your application. About 1,000 PhD candidates join UQ each year researching a wide range of topics.

Research at UQ

UQ is one of Australia’s top research-intensive universities. Our research makes an impact on the world's cultural, environmental, economic and social challenges.

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Program highlights

  • Be inspired and challenged to explore new ideas and develop greater understanding of complex questions with leading researchers.
  • Access premier resources including one of Australia’s largest libraries, with more than 2 million physical resources and 116,800+ journal subscriptions.
  • Foster and improve your skills through the Career Development Framework, created with industry.
  • Learn from researchers whose work addresses national and global cultural, environmental, economic and social challenges.

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Supervision

You have to find and contact a thesis supervisor before you apply

This supervisor will support, guide and mentor you through your research, and can introduce you to professional networks that will start your career.

Find a supervisor

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3-Minute Thesis

The showcase event for research candidates is the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT). 

3MT is held each spring.

Learn more about the 3MT

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UQ offers a range of development opportunities via the Career Development Framework (CDF) to help you develop portable skills for any career or industry.

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Entry requirements, gpa equivalent.

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA you need to be considered for this program.

Meeting the GPA requirement doesn’t guarantee admission.

Academic entry requirements

You have to prove you are prepared for PhD study. You do this by showing you:

  • have completed some research experience
  • have completed an approved university degree  and
  • can meet the English language requirements.

Approved degrees

An approved degree needs to be:

  • in an area relevant to your proposed PhD project and
  • completed no more than 10 years ago.

You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for a PhD:

  • Master of Philosophy (or another research master’s degree); or
  • Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIA or equivalent; or
  • Coursework master’s degree with an overall grade point average of 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or
  • Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
  • Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant research experience , including research publications.

Research experience

You'll meet the requirements for admission into a PhD in terms of 'research preparedness' if you can provide evidence that you've planned and executed project work and/or a body of research with some independence.

To demonstrate this, we'll ask you to provide one of the following:

  • with completed courses that aim to develop research skills (minimum value of #1 unit e.g. 50 per cent of a #2 unit course), and/or
  • the completion of a supervised research project that includes an individually graded written report with a combined minimum course volume equal to #4 units at UQ.
  • Scholarly papers involving a substantial contribution as an author, appearing in recognised academic journals or in volumes published by recognised academic publishers.
  • Research or technical reports prepared for industry, government or business, which adhere to the broad conventions of academic publishing (i.e. contain an up-to-date review of relevant literature, a description of relevant research methods and an evaluation of results, etc.) and which identify you as a significant contributor.
  • A portfolio of published creative work together with published critical discussion of some or all of that work, or of a comparable body of work by others, and which demonstrates your development of a scholarly approach to creative work as research investigation.
  • Demonstrable industry or work experience where you can demonstrate that you have planned and executed a project, working with a high level of independence.

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Philosophy are eligible to apply for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

This program has two CRICOS codes:

  • 0100213 – Architecture, creative arts, education, health, information technology, management and commerce, mathematical sciences, social and cultural studies
  • 0100214 – Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science

Discuss your proposed project with us to determine which CRICOS code is most relevant for your visa application.

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

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Additional entry requirements

Many departments will have additional entry requirements and may request documents to support your application, such as a research proposal. You should discuss these additional requirements with your potential thesis supervisor.

Additional application information

Minimum English language proficiency requirements apply, please refer to the English proficiency policy .

English language requirements

There are a few ways you can meet our English language requirements. If you sit a test, the following scores are needed for PhD admission:

Read our English language requirements

Scholarships

There are several types of PhD scholarship:

  • tuition fee scholarship : this covers the fees charged by UQ for PhD study
  • living stipend scholarship: this is a   fortnightly payment (or stipend) to support your daily expenses
  • top-up scholarship: may be provided by external organisations, supervisors, or philanthropic donations. When awarded, they provide an additional payment on top of a living stipend scholarship. They cannot be held without a living stipend scholarship.

Each year, we award more than 600 scholarships to attract and support the highest quality higher degree by research applicants.

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University scholarships

UQ scholarships include:

  • Graduate School Scholarships
  • Graduate School Tuition Fees Scholarship
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships
  • Earmarked Scholarships
  • The Graduate School Scholarship

Other scholarships

Throughout the year we advertise a range of other research scholarships, including top-up scholarships, travel grants and external scholarships, including:

  • Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

How to apply for a scholarship

You can apply for many scholarships using the same form as your PhD application. External scholarships might have different ways to apply. 

Our Scholarships website explains how to apply for each scholarship. If you are applying for a non-UQ scholarship, outcome dates may vary.

Fees and costs

Tuition fees.

Your fees will vary according to your academic field, study load and whether you study internally or remotely.

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Research costs

The department you enrol with will meet all necessary costs for your project, including:

  • resource and facility costs: at UQ, which may include other organisations in Australia or overseas
  • travel costs: to complete fieldwork, collect data, or to visit libraries or other repositories
  • coursework costs: for courses studied outside the department
  • relevant training: in particular methodologies or techniques.

How to apply

Before you apply, 1. check your eligibility.

Check your eligibility by reviewing the entry requirements for UQ's Higher Degrees by Research. If applying for a scholarship, check the scholarship's eligibility and important dates.

2. Approach a potential supervisor or find a project

You'll either need to find:

  • a supervisor in your field who will support your proposed project.  Identify a researcher .
  • a project you can join that suits your interests.  See available projects .

If you're choosing a researcher, you'll need to find one with relevant expertise and get agreement to support your PhD and project.

Many departments will require additional information to make a decision around your motivation, understanding, commitment, and financial support required.

They may request documents to support your application, such as a research proposal. You should discuss these additional requirements with your potential thesis supervisor.

3. Gather your documents

You will need to compile the necessary documents. We will accept scanned copies of original documents, but you will have to keep all original documents for the duration of your studies.

Upload all documents as PDFs and name your files like this: LASTNAME_firstname_document-name.pdf

If any of your documents is in a language other than English, you will need to send both the original document and an official translation.

Send the following documents with your application:

An academic CV assists us to determine your readiness to commence a higher degree by research. For the purposes of this application, your academic CV should be current (i.e. no more than 6 months old) and include information under the following headings:

Personal details

  • your full name
  • your contact details (phone number, email address, city and country of residence)
  • nationality
  • languages spoken and proficiency level for each
  • your ORCID ID or other research output identifier (such as Google Scholar) if you have one (see the ORCID ID and research identifiers information provided by UQ Library).

As the purpose of this academic CV is to determine your academic suitability for a higher degree by research program at UQ and your competitiveness against other applicants, we only require information that is of direct relevance to our decision-making processes. With this in mind, please do not include the following in your academic CV:

  • photographs/head shot
  • marital status
  • driver’s license
  • date of birth/age
  • hobbies and interests.

Educational qualifications and academic awards

List each of your formal educational qualifications in reverse chronological order (i.e. with the most recent formal educational qualification listed first). For each qualification, include:

  • the commencing and end dates (month and year) for the qualification
  • the full title of the qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Arts instead of B.A.)
  • the institution attended and the enrolling school/administrative unit
  • the city and country where the institution is located
  • your Grade Point Average (GPA) for the overall qualification
  • any academic achievement awards (e.g. Dean’s awards, subject prizes, University medals, thesis prizes etc.) received for the qualification
  • if a research thesis was part of the qualification, include the title and word length of your dissertation.

As part of your application, please submit academic transcripts and degree certificates for each educational qualification you list.

Please do not include:

  • high school qualifications
  • the individual subjects/courses undertaken throughout your qualifications or the grades awarded for these
  • training courses/professional development activities not resulting in a formal qualification.

Professional affiliations and memberships

List any professional/disciplinary associations or committees that you a member of and include:

  • the commencing and end date (in years) for the affiliation/membership
  • the name of the professional association or committee
  • your membership type (e.g. student member, affiliate member, full member etc.) or role (e.g. committee member, secretary, president etc.).

Employment history

List each of your previous employment roles in reverse chronological order (i.e. with the most recent/current employment listed first) and include:

  • the commencing and end dates (month and year) for the employment
  • the title of each position
  • the name of the employing organisation, the city, and country where you were based
  • your main duties or accountabilities in that role, providing detailed information on any research-related activities
  • any achievements during that role that are relevant to your proposed field of research .

Other research experience

List any voluntary, unpaid, or extra-curricular research-related projects or experiences you have undertaken (e.g. summer research projects, internships etc.) and include:

  • the commencing and end dates (month and year) of the experience
  • the name of the organisation, the city, and country where you were based

Research outputs

In reverse chronological order (i.e. the most recent output first) list your research outputs,  including for example research published or accepted for publication, research reports, and research by creative practice.

If needed, use sub-headings to separate refereed journal articles, published conference proceedings, edited book chapters, books, creative works, industry reports, invited papers, patents, media commentary, conference presentations and posters, invited talks etc. If applicable, use additional sub-headings to indicate if outputs are published , accepted for publication (but not yet in print), or (submitted but) under review .

Do not include any outputs/publications that are ‘in preparation’ .

For all research outputs, include:

  • the output/publication reference using an official bibliographical style (such as Turabian/Chicago, APA, Harvard), including listing all authors in the order that they appear in the work with your name in bold
  • the Digital Object Identifier (DOI), PubMed Identifier (PMID), International Standard Book Number (ISBN) or URL where applicable
  • the standing of the journal or conference and the impact of the work (e.g. impact factors, citations and other metrics indicators)
  • relevant indicators of national or international significance
  • rejection rates for the outlet etc.
  • how much of the original research you were responsible for (i.e. what was your role in the conception and design of the project and how involved were you in the analysis and interpretation of the research data on which the publication is based?)
  • the extent to which you authored the paper.

Research grants and relevant awards

Include only those research grants and relevant awards that you have received at the time of making your application (i.e. do not list grants or awards that you applied for and did not receive or are awaiting a decision on). For each research grant/award, include:

  • the name of the granting/awarding body and the country in which they are based
  • the name of the grant/award
  • the year(s) in which the grant was active or the year in which the award was made
  • the amount of the research grant/award
  • if relevant (e.g. for research grants), the title of your application.

Applicants from creative and professional-based disciplines may also include non-research grants and awards related to their creative or professional practice.

Research achievements relative to opportunity (optional)

In recognition of the diverse personal and professional pathways that applicants have experienced, you are invited to provide information ( maximum 200 words ) to contextualise your research outputs and achievements, relative to the opportunities that you have had to participate in research-related activities.

This section of the CV is optional and should only be included if you believe there are factors relevant to your research achievements that you would like the selection panels to know. Examples of factors include (but are not limited to):

  • study/career disruptions due to illness, caregiving, natural disasters etc.
  • non-linear academic or career progression, or a change in career direction
  • reduced ability to take up research-related opportunities (e.g. attend conferences) due to caregiving responsibilities.

Academic referees

Please provide us with two referees who can comment on your academic work. For each referee, include their:

  • honorific and name
  • employing organisation and the city and country where they are located
  • contact details, including office address, telephone, fax and email (preferably an institutional, rather than private, email address)
  • an indication of the capacity in which you know this person (e.g. were they a lecturer or thesis supervisor, an employer, how long you’ve known them etc.). 

If possible, please include at least one:

  • senior person (preferably your supervisor or the head of your organisational unit) closely associated with your current work, and
  • person who is not a member of your proposed advisory panel/supervisory team.

Formatting and document specifications

We recommend that you use the below formatting settings to improve the readability of your CV:

  • margins of at least 1.5 centimetres
  • single line spacing
  • no smaller than 12 point Times New Roman font (or equivalent)
  • left justify text (not full justify)
  • include your name and page number on each page
  • be consistent in your formatting and spelling throughout
  • limit the use of bold, underline, italics, and multiple font types.

Please proofread your CV carefully before uploading it to your application.

Save as a PDF and name your file: LASTNAME_firstname_CV.pdf

There is no page limit to your academic CV – it can be as long as required to include the information requested here.

Please include in your CV all the headings listed above – if you do not have any content to add for a particular heading please list ‘None to date’ under that heading .

An academic CV for employment purposes within Australia would not include the information requested here outlining your three most significant publications or your research achievements relative to opportunity. It would, however, include information about professional and service activities undertaken and may include a summary of your relevant research/teaching interest areas and skill sets – this information is not required in the CV you submit here for application to an HDR program.

This should show all study you have undertaken since secondary school, whether complete or incomplete, including the institution grading scale. The grading scale is often found on the final page or the reverse page; be sure to include all pages.

An academic transcript can also be called an:

  • academic record
  • diploma supplement
  • statement of learning
  • record of achievement.

A degree certificate is a legal document, imprinted with a university seal. It should state the name of your qualification and areas of study.

Include all degree certificates (testamurs) for post-secondary study with your application. If you studied in China, you must provide a:

  • award certificate and
  • graduate statement/certificate.

All applicants have to prove they can meet English language requirements . Any test scores have to be valid at your proposed commencement date.

Include a copy of the information page (with your photo) in your passport. This will verify your identity and ensure we can make offers correctly.

Include the contact details of two referees who will support your application. These referees will need to provide insight into your research experience.

We will contact your referees for a report, but you will need to enter their details into the application form.

Other documentation, originals or certified copies, may be required depending on your individual circumstances, for example:

  • evidence of change of name
  • proof of citizenship, if you are not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand by birth
  • evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status
  • previous research program information .

If you don't provide us with all documents it will take us longer to process your application. Your start date might then be delayed, or you might miss an admission or scholarship deadline. 

4. Apply online

Once you have prepared your application and contacted a potential supervisor, use the online application form to apply. Your application can only be assessed once your referees have responded to us, and all outstanding documents and school/institute endorsements have been received.

Important dates

The academic year for research students is divided into four research quarters (RQ).

Candidates applying for a Student Visa or UQ scholarship may need to apply earlier. Make sure you check  scholarship round application deadlines  and outcome dates before applying.

The agreed start date will be included on your Confirmation of Enrolment.

Find out more about research quarter dates

The academic year for research students is divided into four research quarters (RQ). You can start a PhD in any quarter, as long as the Census Date hasn't passed.

Candidates applying for a UQ scholarship may need to apply earlier. Make sure you check scholarship round application deadlines and outcome dates before applying.

The agreed start date will be included on your offer of admission.

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For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

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  • Thesis assessment items
  • Current students
  • Thesis coursework information

There are a number of assessment items you must complete throughout your thesis.

Always check your course profile to confirm the assessment items and due dates for your specific project course. The list in the course profile is the definitive version.

Academic Integrity Tutorial (online)

All ITEE Thesis Project students must complete the UQ Academic Integrity Tutorial as a pass/fail requirement of the course. The tutorial can be accessed on the UQ Library website .

It is a University requirement that students complete the Academic Integrity Tutorial before graduation. However, academic integrity is particularly relevant to a thesis project so it's appropriate that student completion of the tutorial is verified early in the project. 

Annotated bibliography

Students undertaking a postgraduate (level 7) coursework thesis are required to compile an annotated bibliography of literature relevant to their project.

The annotated bibliography assists the development of proper referencing style and the short annotations form the kernel of the literature review in the thesis.

UQ provides guidelines and advice on how to write a literature review .

If using EndNote or other bibliographic management software always check that citations generated are correct. A full description of the IEEE citation reference style can be found on  IEEE’s website .

Library workshops  are available to help you prepare for this assessment item. The UQ Library also runs separate EndNote classes and training guides are available on the UQ Library website .

The bibliography is marked by the supervisor on a pass/fail basis using the  annotated bibliography marksheet (PDF, 51.7 KB)

The annotated bibliography is to be submitted via Blackboard (Turnitin).

Proposal Draft

Each student must write a project proposal which clearly defines the thesis topic, presents a review of relevant background materian and an assessment of the impact of previous work on the current project. The Proposal Draft is an earlier version of the final Proposal, with a particular focus on these items. In addition, a brief version of the project plan is to be included with a list of milestones, their dates and the required resources needed to complete these. This section will be expanded for the final proposal.

All background and related material should be appropriately references and appear in a bibliography. The proposal must also contain a satisfactory Occupational Health and Safety risk assessment for the project.

Assessment criteria

The proposal draft will be marked by the supervisor against the proposal draft marking criteria (PDF, 101 KB) .

The project proposal must be submitted via Blackboard by the due time.

Project proposal

Each student must write a project proposal which clearly defines the thesis topic, presents a review of relevant background material and an assessment of the impact of previous work on the current project.

Importantly, the proposal should state the purpose, aims, coverage and relevance of the project and a project plan for its completion.

All background and related material should be appropriately referenced and appear in a bibliography. The proposal must also contain a satisfactory Occupational Health and Safety risk assessment for the project.

There is no set format or length of the project proposal, and this should be discussed with the thesis supervisor.

Using the format of the final thesis will assist in the integration of the material from the progress report into the final thesis.

The length of actual text (excluding title pages, tables of content, etc) is usually around 15 pages.  

The project proposal will be marked by the supervisor against the  project proposal marking criteria (PDF, 307.1 KB) .

Library workshops  are available to help you prepare for this assessment item.

The project proposal must be submitted via Blackboard (Turnitin) by the due time.

Check with your supervisor as they may want a paper copy as well.

Seminar and seminar participation

Approximately half way through their projects, students orally present the key content of their research and the progress of their work.  

The seminar should describe the scope and relevance of their thesis, the reviewed literature and its relevance to the thesis, the work carried out so far and the work remaining to be done.  

The material should be prepared in a fashion that suits oral presentation and gives justice to the progress made so far.  

It is essential that the seminar is not merely an oral presentation of the previously submitted project proposal but is focused on the progress in the project since the submission of the proposal.

Your seminar will be marked by your supervisor using the criteria on the  seminar marksheet (PDF, 211.4 KB) . 

You should consult with your supervisor to arrange your Project Progress Seminar at least one week prior to the scheduled assessment. 

The supervisor will provide you with a Zoom link for the agreed time. You will be able to see the complete seminar schedule via the Assessment tab in Blackboard. 

Seminar participation

You must also participate in at least five other seminars and have your participation recorded on the  seminar participation form (PDF, 66.9 KB) . You do not need to book to attend the seminars that you participate in, only your own presentation timeslot.

Completed seminar participation forms are to be emailed to  [email protected]  with the subject 'Completed Seminar Participation Sheet'.  

Failure to participate in five seminars means your overall mark for the course is capped at 49% and your final grade is capped at 3.

Note: your seminar will be recorded for official moderation and review of results as required.

Conference paper

Postgraduate coursework thesis students must complete a 2-page or 4-page conference paper.

This item of assessment introduces students to an important medium of scientific and professional communication.

Students are required to submit a conference paper on their research findings in the form of an extended abstract.

The paper must follow the  conference paper template (Microsoft Word format) (DOC, 38 KB) . (The paper doesn't have to be completed using Microsoft Word, but it must still follow the template.)

The conference paper will be marked by your supervisor using the criteria on the  conference paper marksheet (PDF, 226 KB) .

You must submit your conference paper via Blackboard (Turnitin).

Page length requirement

#4 unit courses - submit a 2 page conference paper #6 or #8 unit courses - submit a 4 page conference paper

Poster and demonstration

Each student must verbally and visually present the results of their work at a time negotiated with their supervisor and examiner during the demonstration week.

Where tangible working hardware or software has been produced, it should be demonstrated.

All students will be required to produce a poster documenting their work to support their presentation.

The poster and demonstration will be marked by your examiner using the  Poster and Demonstration marksheet (PDF, 244.7 KB) .

The poster should clearly identify the project title, goals, some relevant background information and outcomes.

The abstract should clearly state the project aims and goals, methods used and the project outcomes.

The posters may be created using this   poster template (PPTX, 122.5 KB)  (more information is found on the template itself).

The posters are designed to be printed in colour on A3 paper (print using the  size to fit  option). Colour A3 printing is available on campus via POD or the UQ Union Print Shop.

Final presentation

Students undertaking a CEED or placement project have a final presentation at the end of the project, at a time and date to be negotiated with the industry and academic supervisors but no later than the date given in the course profile.

For a placement away from the Brisbane area, the presentation will take place on the student's return to UQ at an agreed time.

The presentation will be marked by the academic supervisor using either the  seminar marksheet (PDF, 196.1 KB)  or the  demonstration marksheet (PDF, 158.7 KB)  as appropriate.

Thesis (final report)

The project thesis is the major means of reporting the contribution of the project.  

The thesis should be such as to facilitate assessment by persons other than the supervisor, and should comprehensively include material on the problems and goals of the project, applicable methods, the approach taken, major decisions and the reasons for the selection of goals and methods, results, the extent to which the goals have been achieved, the relevance, importance and context of achievements and the reasons for any shortcomings.  

Production of the thesis is regarded as part of the educational value of the project, and the supervisor should give guidance where appropriate.

Please refer to the Formatting your thesis page for more information.

The thesis will be marked by both the supervisor and examiner using the  thesis marksheet (PDF, 407.1 KB) . Their marks will contribute equally towards this component of the assessment.

Students must submit their thesis via Blackboard (Turnitin). 

Please refer to the  Thesis Submission Information page  for more information.

Undergraduate engineering theses submissions

Thesis topic selection, assessment and submission.

Details for thesis project selection, assessment and submission can be found on your School's website:

  • School of Chemical Engineering
  • School of Civil Engineering
  • School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
  • School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

Students must refer to the relevant Course Profile for information about undertaking and submitting their thesis. Students enrolled in their thesis coures should login to  https://www.sinet.uq.edu.au  to access the complete course profile.

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