Postgraduate research

Explore our Higher Degree Research (HDR) opportunities to find the right one for you.

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NDARC offers postgraduate research opportunities year-round for students interested in alcohol and other drug research. 
Explore our Higher Degree Research (HDR) Programs to find the right one for you.

100+
HDR graduates

Over 100 students have successfully complete a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at NDARC

90%
Success rate

Our PhD and Master's students have achieved a success rate of over 90%.

14
Current students

NDARC currently has 14 HDR Candidates, including 10 female students.

About the program

The Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW, has seen over 80 students successfully complete their PhD and Masters degrees, with a success rate of over 90%.

Tailored to foster academic excellence and professional growth, the program equips students with robust methodological training and access to cutting-edge research facilities. Under the guidance of internationally recognised supervisors, HDR candidates engage in rigorous research projects to address critical substance use and addiction harms. This immersive experience not only cultivates expertise in conducting independent research but also prepares graduates to contribute significantly to policy development, clinical practice, and public health initiatives. Through a supportive and collaborative environment, NDARC's HDR program empowers students to make meaningful contributions to advancing knowledge and interventions in the complex landscape of drug and alcohol research.

Applications now open!

PhD, MRes, and MPhil applications
are open year-round for NDARC HDR scholarships.

If you have any questions or require further information about NDARC’s HDR program, please email ndarc.hdr@unsw.edu.au or call +61 (2) 9385 0333

NDARC HDR Enrolment Expression of Interest

Find a Supervisor

View our comprehensive list of potential supervisors and their fields of research.

Find a Scholarship

NDARC offers scholarships to students who wish to undertake Higher Degree Research (HDR) on drug and alcohol related projects that align with NDARC’s core workplan areas.

Career development

The Postdoctoral Committee and early career researcher training and development program was established to facilitate the transition from PhD student to independent postdoctoral researcher.

Current NDARC students

View a list of our current Higher Degree Research students including their project and supervisors.

Research development

The NDARC Higher Degree Research (HDR) Training and Development Program was developed to help students become more confident in their ability to attain the necessary skills to undertake their research.

NDARC Alumni

View a list of our current Higher Degree Research students, including their projects and supervisors.