Preamble
Flinders University acknowledges that a higher degree by research (HDR) student must have access to certain basic resources to undertake their research and complete their research training. Furthermore, the University undertakes to make such resources available to HDR students as part of its commitment to providing an environment conducive to high-quality and productive research and research training.
The University also recognises that some HDR research projects will require additional resources. In such instances, a guaranteed source of funding for the additional resources must be identified before the student is admitted. The University provides a variety of internal funding sources. However, such sources are, in general, competitive, and it is ultimately the responsibility of the student’s supervisor in conjunction with the student to secure sufficient funding to ensure the successful completion of the project.
Refer here for information about scholarships for Higher Degree by Research students.
Resources
The University provides the standard resources outlined below to HDR students. Noting that colleges are responsible for the allocation of space to HDR students.
|
Resource |
In Person |
Online plus placement/ |
Online |
1 |
Regular and planned access to quality supervision for the duration of candidature as defined in the University’s HDR Policy, HDR Supervisor Policy and Charter for HDR Student and Supervisor Responsibilities. |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
2 |
Access to a strong research-intensive and supportive research culture based on national and international best practice. |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
Access to the University’s Library resources and services, including all digital and physical resources and Library staff support for research, equivalent to those provided to staff. |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
4 |
Sole use of a computer account and login with secure data storage facilities equivalent to those provided to staff , including access to Data Management Plans. |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
5 |
Access to shared computing software and home use licences, Wi-Fi (on campus), e-mail, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) technology, IT support to university provided platforms not personal hardware\software\home networks, internet and teaching and learning software equivalent to staff. More information here. |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
6 |
Access to a shared workspace, research laboratory, or similar area as determined necessary by the College. To find out what is available for Flinders’ controlled spaces contact the College. Students may be asked to submit a HDR Student Request for Space and Building Access in ServiceOne). |
✔ |
X |
X |
7 |
Access to HDR Central, available to all HDR Students 24/7 with bespoke software available on computers. |
✔ |
✔ |
X |
8 |
Access to secure and non-secure storage space. |
✔ |
✔ |
X |
9 |
Access to a fixed-line telephone for research related purposes (local calls only). |
✔ |
X |
X |
10 |
Access to printer and photocopier facilities for research-related purposes. |
✔ |
✔ |
X |
11 |
Standard maintenance support for consumables such as stationery, basic laboratory consumables, photocopying, printing, and other research-related items. Managed by the College (these may vary from College to College). |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
12 |
Access to the Research & Employability Skills Training (REST) that meets students’ academic and professional needs in order to encourage timely completion and positive career outcomes. All of the REST training is mapped to the Doctoral Graduate Attributes to support students’ career aspirations. |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
13 |
Access to ResearchNow to create and maintain a research profile to build connections with potential collaborators, such as industry partners, and as a platform for communicating their research. The ResearchNow profile showcases:
|
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
16 |
Access to the First Nations Researchers Collective program |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
15 |
A wide range of support and services available to help students succeed:
|
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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