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Additional Guidelines pertaining to Application for H1 equivalence

These guidelines should be read in addition to the Postgraduate Research Scholarship Selection, H1 Equivalence Procedures.

Evidence considered for H1 Equivalence

Most applicants

Aust/NZ H2A graduates

Disciplines including a significant research component

  • Clear evidence of additional high quality research performance following the award of the H2A grade. For example, one English language book chapter, refereed journal or international conference paper (depending on discipline – Faculties to indicate relevant disciplines) with a significant contribution (minimum 20%) to authorship by the applicant. If not sole author the level of contribution will be expected to be higher in the case of a ‘low’ H2A (70-74) graduate (say 40% or greater contribution and first author) than a ‘high’ H2A (75-79) graduate (20% or greater contribution). Only papers published or accepted for publication (in press) should be considered. Works submitted or in preparation will not be considered.

  • Alternative forms of publication can be considered, e.g., internal commercial organization reports or consultancies for government having significant research content. Where such work is offered for consideration then information on the quality/standing of the article/report appears should be provided. Such a report could be prepared by a member of academic staff (who is not a prospective supervisor) to provide an assessment of its equivalence to an H1 thesis ( scope, size and quality) for the discipline.

Disciplines having a research component of 25% or less - see listing of such Honours programs.

In addition to publications being considered as above, the following will be considered.

  • Further coursework at the Masters level (or equivalent) with an average H1 grade.

  • Significant experience in research during periods of employment.

  • Referee reports from the institution where the applicant has graduated.

The onus is on the academic unit to make the case that an applicant is of the same calibre as a student obtaining an H1 result in the honours program of the relevant discipline.