To allow your case to be assessed against the admission criteria you need to provide a range of evidence to the University.

A. Your Proposed Area of Research
The form of evidence about your proposed area of research will vary according to your area of specialisation. Depending on the faculty you seek to work in, you will need to provide one of these three documents (Preparing documentation on your research):

1. A "Research Proposal prepared by Applicant" in consultation with a  potential Supervisor.
   
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2.  A "Statement of Research Interest prepared by an Applicant". This is prepared by the applicant and gives a general description of a proposed area of research. It also cites key writers in the area.
   
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3.  A "Research Proposal prepared by a Grant Holder". This type of Research Proposal is prepared by a UTS staff member who is a "grant holder", that is, it is prepared by the person who has attracted funding for a research project and who is seeking a research student to work on their research team.

For further details on the requirements of each Faculty, click here (Research Degree programs: Faculty Requirements for Documentation)

B. Your Potential as a Researcher
To enable the University to assess your potential as a research degree candidate, you need to provide information on your own background. You should provide a curriculum vitae or resume which includes details on:

• your academic record, including results;
• research projects you have completed including projects which were part of your studies. Give details of the projects and results obtained;
• studies in research methods and the topics of study (e.g. survey methods, case studies, philosophy of research methodology);
• work experience, especially any research you might have done as part of a paid or unpaid job. Detail any evidence of your capacity to plan, manage and complete projects generally.

You should attach any additional information on your potential that you have, e.g. references from people who are in a position to judge your capacity for research.

C. Potential Supervisor/s and Resources
No matter how much research potential you have or how important your project might be, the University will not be able to admit you as a candidate unless it has the resources to support your research. It is essential, therefore, that you make preliminary enquiries about the University, its expertise, resources, facilities and so on before you prepare and submit your application papers so that you do not waste your efforts.