Information for Graduate Researchers
Whether you're just starting out or getting ready to submit your thesis, we're here to support you and your research with everything you need to know.
Managing your research degree
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Early-stage
Get started in your course with information on enrolment, orientation, induction and confirmation, and learn how to best work with your supervisors and advisory committee.
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Mid-stage
Find out what to expect from progress reviews, learn how to enhance your research experience with mentoring and receive help with skill-building and thesis writing.
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Late-stage
Learn everything you need to know about drafting and submitting your thesis, preparing for your final progress review and how to finish on time.

Enhance your research experience
The Faculty of Science is dedicated to delivering a suite of events designed to enhance your research experience. These events include thesis bootcamps for those in early and late stages of candidature, wellbeing seminars, our GR Professional Skills Series, aimed at supporting you in your career path, volunteering opportunities, and much more.
Upcoming events

Graduate research scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers a broad range of scholarships and prizes to assist you during your graduate research, award your successes, and support you to travel for your research.
Resources and support
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Student services directory
From childcare to IT support and from healthcare to housing, there are many resources and services that are available to you as a student of the University of Melbourne.
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Build your academic skills
Studying at university requires you to think, write and demonstrate your knowledge in new and challenging ways – but there are many services available to help you do it.
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Important contacts
If you have a question, query or concern relating to your graduate research degree, the Graduate Research team can help.

Stop 1 is the home of student services online, on the phone and in person.
Stop 1 can help you with administration, support services and skills and development.
Phone us: 13 MELB (13 6352) or outside Australia +61 3 9035 5511
Email us: 13Melb@unimelb.edu.au