Information for supervisors and prospective supervisors
All graduate research students at Adelaide University are supported by a supervisory panel, which includes a Principal and at least one Co- or External Supervisor, appointed by the Dean of School. While Master of Research students may be supervised by a single Principal Supervisor, a panel of two or more supervisors is recommended.
Supervision begins at the start of candidature and continues until the graduate research student either completes their degree or exits the program.
Supervision at Adelaide University
Graduate research supervision procedure
The Graduate Research Supervision Procedure applies to graduate research students; graduate research supervisors and advisors; and staff associated with the support, management and leadership of graduate research programs at Adelaide University. Together with the Adelaide University Supervisor Classification and Reporting System (AU SCRS), it outlines the key requirements and expectations for supervision.
Responsibilities of supervisors
Once listed on the AU Graduate Research Supervisor Register (GRSR), supervisors take on a range of responsibilities. These are detailed in the Graduate Research: Research Supervision Protocol, alongside the roles of other staff involved in supporting graduate research students.
Recognising excellence in supervision
Each year, Adelaide University invites nominations for awards that celebrate outstanding supervision and support of graduate research students. More information will be available in due course.
Becoming a supervisor
As a research-intensive university, Adelaide University is committed to maintaining the integrity and quality of its research and research training. Supervision plays a vital role in shaping the experience and success of our graduate research students.
Supervisor induction
If you are applying as a staff member or titleholder, you will need to complete the online Graduate Research Supervisor Induction before submitting your application. For more information, please refer to the Adelaide University Intranet.
External supervisors
If you are not a member of academic staff or a titleholder of Adelaide University, you may apply to join the register as an External Supervisor. External supervisors are subject matter experts who are not employed as academic staff and do not hold an academic title at Adelaide University (except for visitor titles).
External supervisors cannot take principal responsibility for a graduate research student’s supervision. External supervisors also complete an induction prior to joining the Supervisor Register. For more information, please contact the Adelaide University Graduate Research School.
Join the supervisor register
To join the Supervisor Register, complete the online application form linked below. You will only be recognised as a supervisor once your registration is confirmed.
Supervisor development
All supervisors are required to complete regular professional development in graduate research supervision. Training will be organised and administered by the Graduate Research School.
