Research excellence

We are one of the world’s top research universities and a member of ’s prestigious Group of Eight network and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. We also partner with others that excel in research, including Harvard, Stanford, Utrecht University, Tsinghua University and the University of Hong Kong. .edu.au/research

Our research is driven by the big such as health, climate change and −− the Australian Institute for picture and we provide a hub for food security. Our multidisciplinary Nanoscale Science and industry, government and community research centres include: Technology that is transforming groups to collaborate with us and Sydney into a global hub for connect with our researchers and −− the discovering and harnessing new students. The development of major dedicated to easing the global science at the nanoscale. innovations such as the black box burden of obesity, diabetes, recorder, pacemaker, Wifi and the cardiovascular disease We invest in research that changes bionic ear started here. and related conditions the way we think about the world. −− the , a Find out more about our research: We are also home to 90 world- leader in research, education sydney.edu.au/research renowned multidisciplinary research and treatment of a range and teaching centres that are of diseases from autism to strongly positioned to tackle some schizophrenia, depression, of the world’s biggest challenges, dementia and Parkinson’s disease

In the top 50 All our research We are tripling of the world’s best is ranked at world our investment in

CRICOS 00026A CRICOS research universities standard or above research (QS World University (Excellence in Research for ( Rankings 2018) Australia report, 2015) Strategic Plan, 2016-20 ) – POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY RESEARCH These steps will guide you in applying for a research – master's or PhD degree at the University of Sydney. Step 1 Start by reviewing the types of degrees we offer and check the eligibility requirements for the research degree you want to apply for. We encourage you to apply well ahead of time; Choose even before completion of your current qualifying degree. In these circumstances, referee These steps will guide you in applying for a degree reports are essential as part of the application for admission. a research master's or PhD degree at the − sydney.edu.au/study/pg-research University of Sydney. Step 2 You'llCarefully need consider to develop the ansubject initial of research your research proposal. and Whilefind thisout if initial your interestsproposal willalign with any probablyacademic not members fully capture of staff. all the details of your final project, it is important to think Develop your There are two major parts to this process: seriously about it, clearly explaining your ideas about your research. This should not research be a generic or vague proposal but should actively seek to show why your research is checking your eligibility and finding a supervisor; ideas noteworthy and how it aligns with your proposed supervisor’s own work. and applying for admission.

Step 3 You’ll need a staff member who has agreed to proposed research project aligns withwith theirtheir You must secure the support of a supervisor before Find a mentor you for the duration of your research. background. Include your resumé, academic Use the Research Supervisor Connect transcript for all completedcompleted degreesdegrees andand anan supervisor you can proceed to the application stage. This is an database to search for current supervisors initial researchresearch proposalproposal (up(up toto 2000 words).2000 words). How to apply sydney.edu.au important step, and you should think carefully about your sydney.edu.au/research and projects. For Business, Law and Medicine, you will − sydney.edu.au/research/opportunities Forneed guidelines to submit on an preparing Expression your of Interestresearch form research proposal and how it aligns with the work of your proposaldirectly to for the admission, School. refer to our website: potential supervisor. This is your opportunity to showcase Use the ‘Contact research expert’ button to − sydney.edu.au/study/pg-research contact a potential supervisor. To support For guidelines on preparing your research your previous experience and the strength of your your enquiry, describe your academic proposal for admission, refer to our website: research project. background and research experience, the − sydney.edu.au/study/pg-research topic you'd like to research, and how your

Step 4 When you have secured a supervisor, you − portfolio of work or audition may Submiting will discuss and refine the project together. be required for certain courses Once your research proposal is finalised, you (refer to sydney.edu.au/courses). your can submit a direct online application to the application University of Sydney through our website. You can save and return to your application, − sydney.edu.au/courses upload documentation, and formally accept an offer if your application is successful. You will need to include the following documents: Most faculties accept applications all year round and offer four research periods each − academic transcripts year when you can start your study with us. − English language proficiency, The University of Sydney where required For key research dates, visit: International Guide 2019 − resumé − sydney.edu.au/study/admissions-timeline

CRICOS 00026A CRICOS − referee reports − final research proposal You can also engage the services of a University agent (representative) to help with − evidence of academic staff member's your application. agreement to supervise you − sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-agents Page 112 Page 113