Faculty of Science & Technology - HDR Student Allocation Amounts

Sep 15, 2026

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HDR student allocation amounts from the Faculty of Science & Technology outline semester funding timelines and eligibility for Masters and PhD candidates. The document specifies full-time and part-time durations and lists permitted postgraduate research expense categories including equipment, software, and thesis costs, plus rules on approved enrolment and supervisor approval. It defines funding levels by high-cost or low-cost research areas and provides guidance on reimbursement timing, account balance enquiries, and use of allocation for conference attendance, including the possibility of requesting an advance with formal supervisor support.

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HDR Student Allocation Amounts

Eligibility, duration, and permitted expenses

Funding levels by research cost category

Allocation credits, reimbursements, and advances

Faculty of Science & Technology HDR Student Allocation Amounts During the period of your candidature, the University allocates PhD and Masters by Research students, a student allocation each semester for the duration of your research as follows: Masters: up to 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time PhD: up to 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time This funding is provided to assist you with your postgraduate research expenses, for example: purchase of equipment, software, assistance with travel expenses, binding and printing of your thesis. Allocations accrue each semester and funds are available to students currently enrolled in an approved course of study. Students must obtain approval from their supervisor before purchasing any items. On your admission into the University, the Faculty determines whether your area of research is characterised as a“high” cost or “low” cost area based on regulations from the federal government. The base level of Faculty funding you will receive will depend on whether your project is determined to be a “high” cost or “low” cost project. For this year, allocation will be as follows: High cost (full-time student) $1800 per semester High cost (part-time student) $900 per semester Low cost (full-time student) $800 per semester Low cost (part-time student) $400 per semester If you wish to know the balance of your account, please contact the Faculty HDR Coordinator. You might find it handy to set up your own Excel spreadsheet and keep tabs on your expenditure/balance. Allocations are credited to your account at the beginning of January and July each year. To claim reimbursements, see below. Students are permitted to use part of their allocation to support conference attendance. However, this cannot be used to the detriment of supporting other requirements in their projects. Students who have significant conference expenditures should note that this cannot be used as justification for additional funds to complete project should they completely expend their allocation. Note: In certain circumstances it is possible to apply for an advance on your allocation. This will be considered upon a formal request from you and needs to be fully supported by your principal supervisor.

FAQs

What are the allocation durations for Masters and PhD HDR students?

Masters allocations cover up to 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time. PhD allocations cover up to 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.

How does the Faculty decide the funding level for an HDR student?

The Faculty determines whether the research area is high cost or low cost using federal government regulations. The base funding depends on that classification.

When are allocations credited and how are reimbursements claimed?

Allocations are credited at the beginning of January and July each year. Reimbursements are addressed through the document’s section “see below.”

Can HDR students use allocation funds for conference attendance or request an advance?

Students may use part of their allocation for conference attendance, provided it does not detract from other project requirements. An advance may be requested via a formal request fully supported by the principal supervisor.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Asher