To apply to join the Supervisor Register you need a University username and password. If you do not already have a University login you will need to register your email and password by completing the sign up process below. Please read the ‘Before You Begin’ section before you proceed.


Before You Begin

Before you sign up to access the Supervisor System or commence your application to the Supervisor Register, please familiarise yourself with the Supervisor Register Policy, the responsibilities of supervisors detailed in the Research Student Handbook (Appendix 2) and the information detailed below:

Who can Submit an Application to the Supervisor Register?

Who: Academic staff and Titleholders of the University who have completed the mandatory Supervisor Induction program External applicants with the appropriate discipline expertise - includes Professional and Internal Visitors of the University of Adelaide.
Mentoring: We encourage Titleholders of the University and external applicants to nominate as a Mentor during application to the Supervisor Register
Required Documents: Evidence of completion of the mandatory Supervisor Induction program or equivalent training A PDF copy of your Curriculum Vitae

Who can’t

Current research students are ineligible to supervise Higher Degree by Research students at the University of Adelaide

I do not have a University login

To apply to join the Supervisor Register you first need to register your email and create a password. You will then be able to access the online application form using your email

Register your email

Please note: only one sign up is to be permitted per email address.

Returning Applicants


I have a University login

If you already have a University username and password you are ready to login to apply to become a Supervisor in the University of Adelaide Supervisor Register. Sign in using your username, e.g. a1234567.

Sign In