The Griffith Graduate Research School is here to help

As the dedicated point of contact for higher degree by research enquiries, GGRS provides academic oversight and administrative responsibility for all aspects of the HDR candidature lifecycle.

Request an official letter

Official letters can be used to confirm current enrolment, scholarship, thesis submission or completion details.

Request an official letter

Official letters can be used to confirm current enrolment, scholarship, thesis submission or completion details.

HDR Orientation

There are a number of compulsory orientation activities that new candidates need to complete within the first six months of commencement.

Conducting research

Access information on key aspects of research practice including referencing, ethics and copyright.

Candidate support

Need assistance raising issues with supervision or managing other aspects of your HDR candidature? We've got you covered.

How to submit a thesis

Your guide to submitting your HDR thesis

Formatting your thesis

Find out more about what you need to include and how to structure your HDR thesis

Scholarships for current candidates

We offer a number of scholarships to assist you during your candidature.

First Year Candidates

For first year candidates who wish to apply for a scholarship in the Continuous Scholarship Round

Second Year Candidates

For candidates confirmed and in their second year ,who wish to apply through the Confirmed Candidate Scholarship Scheme

Completion Assistance Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Griffith University scholarship available to research degree candidates at the writing-up stage of candidature.

Research Outputs Excellence Scholarship

Griffith University scholarship supporting research degree candidates with publishing their research.

International Experience Incentive Scheme

Griffith International-funded grants for research degree candidates to support periods of study away overseas, including conference attendance.

Scholarship Extension

Find out more about making a request for extension, via myGriffith.

Griffith Graduate Research School

Contact GGRS for enquiries relating to HDR admission, candidature , scholarships, orientation or workshops.

Office hours

  • Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.30 pm

Future students

Current Griffith students and staff