WORLD-LEADING ZOOLOGY RESEARCH

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Apply For A Graduate Research Degree

Ready to make an impact? Find out how to apply for a research degree at La Trobe.

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STEP 1: CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

As a first step, it’s important to check you meet the eligibility for the type of graduate research degree you’re applying for. Each of the different graduate research degrees may have different eligibility criteria and application dates. Search for a research degree using the CourseFinder tool.

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STEP 2: FIND YOUR SUPERVISOR

Before you apply for graduate research candidature, you must identify a potential supervisor and receive in principle approval for your research project. You will need to include your potential supervisor's details on your application form.

Find out how to find a supervisor for the graduate research degree you’re applying for.

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STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTATION

Once you have completed the steps above, it’s time to prepare all required documents for your application. Documents commonly include academic transcripts, CV, details of any publications, your preliminary research proposal, birth or citizenship certificate and evidence of English language proficiency.

Find out what documentation you will need to supply for the graduate research degree you’re applying for.

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STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

For international applications, you will need to lodge via the International Online Application System. After you access the online system and enter and submit your details, you’ll receive an email with your username and password to log into the Student Portal and start your online application. You will be required to scan and upload all required documentation before your application can be considered.

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