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How to apply for a research degree in Education

The Faculty of Education offers graduate research degrees across a range of education-focused disciplines. This page sets out what Education specifically needs from you as part of your application. For university-wide eligibility requirements, dates and application instructions, see the Monash Graduate Research Office (MGRO) How to Apply page.

1. Check your eligibility

Eligibility requirements for graduate research degrees at Monash are set centrally. Firstly, confirm you meet the requirements for your intended course.

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2. Before you apply

A well-prepared application starts before you open the form. Work through the steps below to get ready.

Finding the right supervisor is one of the most important steps in your application. We recommend taking time to explore the Faculty of Education's Find a Supervisor directory to identify an academic whose research interests align with your own, and to contact them directly to discuss your research proposal and its suitability.
As part of your application, your proposed supervisor will be asked to provide a Supervisor Supporting Statement. Supervisors can find guidance for this on the faculty intranet.
Please keep in mind that final supervisor allocation is made by the faculty based on supervisory capacity, availability and research alignment. While we encourage you to make contact early, correspondence with a prospective supervisor does not guarantee an offer of admission.
Your research proposal is a key part of your application and gives the Faculty a clear picture of what you are hoping to explore and why. In Education, we ask that proposals are well-developed at the point of submission, so it's worth giving yourself plenty of time to prepare.
Your proposal should be approximately 3-4 pages (3,000–5,000 words) and cover:
- Research title
- Brief summary
- Literature review
- Identification of a gap in the research
- Proposed methodology
If your proposed research builds on your previous master's research, include a clear explanation of how the new project differs and extends beyond your prior work.
For further guidance see the Faculty of Education research proposal guidelines →
For the full document checklist see the Application Submission Guide →
Additionally, as an applicant of the Faculty of Education, you must ensure you have attached the following documents to your application:
- Well-developed research proposal
- Supervisor statement from your proposed supervisor - your proposed supervisor will provide you with this once they have met with you and discussed your proposal. Upload this document to the Additional Supporting Information section of your application.
Please ensure all required documents are included with your application. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

3. Key dates

For scholarship round dates see key dates on the MGRO How to Apply page.

Round	Applicant type	Applications open	Applications close	Enrolment period
R1	International	1 September	31 March	July – December (current year)
R2	Domestic	1 November	31 May (EOIs closed on 15 April)	July – December (current year)
R3	International	4 May	31 July	January – June (following year)
R4	Domestic	1 June	31 October	January – June (following year)

Admission-only applications can be submitted at any time.

4. Apply

Applications are submitted through the central My.App portal. Before you begin, review the Application Submission Guide for a full list of required supporting documentation.

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5. What happens next?

Once you submit your application it will be directed to your nominated supervisor and the Faculty for review. You may be contacted for further information or feedback.

Applications are assessed on academic achievement, research potential, relevant experience, and alignment with faculty research expertise.

The Faculty of Education may give preference to applicants with qualifying degrees completed within 10 years and/or with adequate research experience in recent years.

For scholarship and admission outcome timeframes follow the standard MGRO schedule – see What Happens Next on the MGRO How to Apply page.

Who to contact?

If you still have questions, please contact us at the Graduate Research Office.