Higher Degree by Research

student support

RED Hub at FHMRI is here to help you no matter where you are in your HDR journey.

Browse the resources for new, current and future HDR students to make sure you don't just survive but thrive in your research studies.

Just started your HDR?

Thinking about a HDR?

Resources from CMPH

RED Hub events

Student support resources

Contact HDR coordinator

CMPH HDR student information

Student and supervisor handbook

A handy guide for new and continuing HDR students with information about the College of Medicine and Public Health, FHMRI and university-wide services.

Milestones

Information to help you get your head around the CMPH HDR milestone process. Including completion plans, a milestone checklist and a GANNT planning chart.

Scholarships

Learn more about the many scholarship opportunities available to prospective HDR students within the CMPH.

Funding

Funding and grant opportunities, as well as information about the CMPH Research Student Maintenance fund.

Just started your HDR?

Getting started

New to Flinders University and to CMPH? Here's some useful important to get your started.

Milestones

HDR milestone process including completion plans, a milestone checklist and a GANNT planning chart.

Group mentoring

Join a small, supportive group of HDR mentees and a mentor(s) ready to share professional and personal skills and experiences, and to grow and develop in the process.

Course rules

Make sure you are aware of the policies and procedures applicable to your candidacy and studies at Flinders.

HDR student support resources

Personal development programs

Develop your research and transferrable skills to prepare you for your future career.

Writing resources

The library offers a range of publishing support services including advice on journal selection and publishing for impact. We recommend checking out:

Preparing your thesis submission

We recommend that you begin preparing for your submission six months in advance of your expected work submission date.

Research data and analytics services

Looking for research data, analytics or clinical trial support for your research project?

These research services and special interest groups provide research support services, training and collaboration opportunities.

Three-minute thesis

Can you condense and refine your research project to quickly and succinctly explain it to your peers and the wider community? And can you do it in less than 180 seconds? The 3MT competition can teach you how!

Learn more

Student health and wellbeing

FHMRI and Flinders University are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for work and study. Here are some important resources:

HDR groups and communities

Join one of CMPH's HDR committees, communities or groups and grow your support network.

RED Hub communities and special interest groups

FAQs & Contacts

The Office of Graduate Research has put together a helpful list of where to go for support and what key contacts can help you with.

Search our frequently asked questions or submit an enquiry.

Meet your support team

Dr Amy Reynolds

Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Co-ordinator

Amy Reynolds is the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Co-ordinator for the College of Medicine and Public Health (CMPH) at Flinders University. She is also a Senior Research Fellow in Epidemiology, Sleep Health at Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI).

As the HDR Co-ordinator role, Amy can provide support and advice on issues related to HDR studies and supervision for CMPH HDR students and supervisors, alike. This includes on topics such as enrolment, scholarships, onboarding, milestones, relationships (between students, supervisors and Theme Leaders), professional development, funding schemes, support services and completion.

amy.reynolds@flinders.edu.au

Dr Nick Eyre

Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Deputy Co-ordinator

Nick Eyre is Deputy HDR Co-ordinator for the CMPH. He is also a Group Leader in Molecular Virology and Research Fellow in Microscopy at FHMRI. He assists Amy in providing advice and support in HDR-related issues for CMPH.

nicholas.eyre@flinders.edu.au

Team contacts

Need to get in touch? Email us at HDRsupport.CMPH@flinders.edu.au

Name	Position	Email	Staff profile
Dr Amy Reynolds	HDR Coordinator	amy.reynolds@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Dr Nicholas Eyre	HDR Support	nicholas.eyre@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Associate Professor Billingsley Kaambwa	Theme advisor, Healthy Communities	billingsley.kaambwa@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Dr Yee Lian Chew	Theme advisor, Molecular Biosciences	yeelian.chew@flinders.edu.au	View profile →
Associate Professor Dani Dixon	Theme advisor, Clinical Translation	dani.dixon@flinders.edu.au	View profile →