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Research Student Handbook 2008

Postgraduate Research Handbook (pdf 3MB)

• Foreword
• Graduate Attributes
• Glossary of Terms
• The Commercialisation Training Scheme - Updated
• Enrolling in the Graduate Certificate of Science and Technology Commercialisation - Updated
• Eligibility for a CTS scholarship - Updated
• Obtaining an Official Academic Transcript - Updated
• Communicating with the University (written and electronic)

Application and Admission Process

• Adjusting to life as a Research Student
• Engaging with the Research Culture of the University
• Areas of Research Strength
• Degree Choice
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Masters by Research
• Doctoral Degrees Governed by a Cotutelle Agreement
• Double-badged PhD Degrees
• The Professional Doctorate
• Higher Doctorates
• Entry Requirements
• English Language Proficiency Requirement
• Selection of Research Topic and Supervisors
• Application Dates for Applying and Commencing a Higher Degree by Research
• Applying for a Higher Degree by Research
• Studying Full-time or Half-time
• Studying as an Internal Student or Remote Candidature
• Transferring from another Institution
• Enrolling in Another Program Concurrently with my Higher Degree by Research
• Appointing a Principal Supervisor from a Different School than the one I am Enrolled in

Candidature and Enrolment

• Enrolment
• Provisional Candidature Requirements
• Adelaide Graduate Centre Induction Program
• Local Induction Program
• Communicating with the University (written and electronic)
• Insurance and Confidentiality
• Monitoring Academic Progress - Updated
• Candidature Milestones - Updated
• Timeframes for Completion of the Required Candidature Milestones - Updated
• Core Component of the Structured Program
• Embargo
• Formulation of the Research Proposal
• Ethical Clearance
• Intellectual Property
• Authorship
• Resourcing your Research
• Commercially, Culturally or Politically Sensitive Research
• GANTT charts and planning your research - New
• International Students and Recent Permanent Residents
• The Integrated Bridging Program-Research (IBP-R)
• Annual Review of Progress
• Remote Students and Students on Study Leave (signature requirements for Annual Review)
• Minor Review of Progress for Remote Candidates
• Major Review of Progress - Updated
• Confirmed Candidature Requirements
• Re-enrolment
• Renewing your Student ID Card
• Development Component of the Structured Program
• Suspension of Candidature
• Termination of Candidature
• Unsatisfactory Progress
• Complaints, Grievances and Problems during Candidature

Changes to your Candidature

• Changing the Conditions of your Candidature
• Changing Field of Study (research topic)
• Changing Supervisor(s)
• Changing Attendance Status (full-time/half-time)
• Leave of Absence
• Return from Leave of Absence
• Study Leave
• Changing Attendance Mode (internal/remote)
• Upgrading from a Masters to a PhD
• Transferring from a PhD to a Research Masters
• Completion of your Thesis outside the University
• Extension of Candidature
• Extension of Scholarship
• Submission
• Lapsed Candidature - Updated
• Withdrawal

Supervision

• Supervision
• Roles of the Supervisors
• Meeting with Your Supervisors
• Appointing a Principal Supervisor from a Different School than the one I am enrolled in
• Changing Supervisor(s)
• The Postgraduate Coordinator

Thesis

• The Thesis - Updated
• Notice of Intention to Submit
• Your right to Object to Potential Examiners - Updated
• The Exit Survey - Updated
• Submission
  • Against the Advice of your School - Updated
  • After Candidature has lapsed - Updated
  • After Candidature has been Suspended or Terminated
• Certification of Thesis for Examination
• The Conventional Thesis
• Publication format
• Combination Conventional/Publication Format
• Creative or visual works
• Presentation of the Thesis and editing assistance
• Appendix 6: Specifications for Thesis

Examination Process

• Appointment of Examiners
• Time Spent Under Examination
• Examiner Recommendations - Updated
• Special Commendation
• Consideration of the Examiners' Reports
• Outcome of the Examination
• Revise and Resubmit
• Final Form of the Thesis
• The Australasian Digital Theses Program
• Restrictions on Access - Updated
• Copyright Issues
• Document Security
• Publishing Issues
• Steps for Depositing a Thesis
• Further Information about the Australasian Digital Thesis Program
• Appeals following Examination

Graduation

• Parchment replacement and re-issue

Conduct of Research

• Conduct of Research
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Conflicts of Interest
• Paid assistance for undertaking research
• Postgraduate Students as Research Grant recipients

Appendices

1. Responsibilities - Updated
2. Scholarship Conditions of Award 2008 - Updated
3. Insurance for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidates
4. Adelaide Graduate Centre Research Education Programs
5. Guidelines and Rules for Responsible Practice in Research - Updated
6. Specifications for Thesis - Updated
7. GANTT Charts and Planning your Research - New

Financial Matters

• Tuition Fees - Updated
• Scholarships - Updated
• Travel Scholarships
• Employment during full-time Candidature

Useful Contacts

• The Faculty and School
• The Student Centre
• Card Services
• Graduations
• The Education Centre for Innovation & Commercialisation (ECIC)
• Postgraduate Students Association
• REDC/Dean of Graduate Studies
• Postgraduate Student Representative
• Postgraduate Coordinators (pdf 17kB)
• Faculty Higher Degrees Committee
• Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research)
• Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
• The International Office (International Admissions)
• International Student Centre
• Overseas’ Students Association
• Student Finance

Useful Services

• Library
• Counselling Centre
• Complaints, Grievances and Appeals
• Education and Welfare Officers
• Adelaide University Union (AUU)
• Learning & Disability Access Office
• Careers Service
• Security Services
• Information Technology Services (ITS)
• Adelaide Email Account
• Access Adelaide
• MyUni
• Computer Leasing and Purchasing
• Printing and Internet quotas
• Digital Dial-in Service
• Online Training Courses and Microsoft Office Certification
• Occupational Health & Safety Unit
• Further information and assistance