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

All candidates completing a masters by research or a doctoral degree (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 a topic that interests you, create new knowledge and become an expert in your field.

Be guided by experienced Federation researchers whose expertise aligns with your research interests.

Check if you’re eligible and learn how to apply for a PhD or masters by research.

Find a scholarship
How we support graduate research
Access course resources, forms and support for your candidature. Track milestones and prepare for your thesis or exegesis examination.
Supervisors
Learn how to become a registered, accredited or external supervisor, and access supervision training and professional development.

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.
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.
