(1) This Policy sets out the University's requirements for undertaking candidature in a higher degree by research at La Trobe University in accordance with Section 4.2 of the Higher Education Standards (Threshold Standards) 2015 and the procedures for variations to candidature. (2) This Policy applies to: (3) La Trobe University is committed to providing a quality experience for all graduate research candidates to facilitate the completion of quality research projects within the maximum allowable candidature period. (4) The Board of Graduate Research determines all requirements for graduate research candidature in accordance with relevant standards and codes including the Higher Education Threshold Standards, and the National Code 2018. (5) Any exceptions to the provisions in this Policy and associated procedures will be made only with the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies or authorised delegate. (6) All timeframes are given in calendar weeks/months/years and are not adjusted for part-time candidates unless stated otherwise. (7) All higher degrees by research at La Trobe University have prescribed minimum, expected and maximum periods of candidature. (8) The minimum, expected and maximum periods of candidature for the respective higher degrees by research are as stated in the table below. (9) *The minimum period of candidature of a Master’s by Research Degree may be longer depending on the educational background of the candidate (as specified in volume of learning guidelines in the Australian Qualifications Framework). (10) Candidates are expected to submit their thesis and any other required components for examination by their expected work submission date, which coincides with their expected period of candidature. Candidates and supervisors should design research projects so that thesis submission is achievable within the expected period of candidature. (11) In order to maximise a candidate’s chances of completing their degree within the expected period of candidature, candidates should commit to an average of 35 hours per week if enrolled full-time and 17 hours per week if enrolled part-time. (12) Expected work submission and maximum completion dates will be affected by some variations to candidature as outlined in relevant sections of this procedure. (13) The expected work submission date for individual candidates may be extended up to the maximum completion date where variations to candidature are approved, including postponements to progress reporting dates as outlined in the Graduate Research Progress Policy. (14) The elapsed time for enrolment in any degree will not normally exceed the maximum period of candidature for that degree. Approval to extend candidature beyond the maximum completion date will only be given in exceptional circumstances as outlined in the section on variations to periods of candidature below. (15) All candidates must normally complete their higher degree by research within ten years of the date of commencement, including any periods of leave of absence, extensions and periods of lapsed candidature, whether they are enrolled on a full- or part-time basis. (16) All candidates will be offered induction to graduate research, through face-to-face and/or online programs, at university level and through their department, discipline or school. (17) After three months of candidature, candidates and their principal supervisor will complete a Graduate Research Induction Form/Checklist to ensure that the following matters have been, or are being, addressed: (18) Candidates may enrol either full or part-time in any higher degree by research, and may apply to change their study rate during their candidature. (19) Candidates who are seeking to change their study rate from full-time to part-time are required to provide: (20) International students on a student visa are normally required to maintain a full-time enrolment while studying in Australia. An international student seeking to vary their study rate must check the requirements of their visa and consult La Trobe International for provisions applicable to their candidature. (21) Scholarship recipients should check the conditions of their scholarship before applying to enrol part time. (22) Candidates seeking to change their study rate during their candidature must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. (23) A change to study rate will be actioned by the Graduate Research School following the approval of: (24) The requirements for the completion of compulsory coursework are outlined in the University Handbook. Supervisors and Progress Committees may also require individual candidates to undertake specified coursework to support their research. (25) The entire coursework enrolment for any higher degree by research may not exceed the amount permitted under the Commonwealth Research Training Program. (26) The Principal Supervisor, Course Coordinator or Graduate Research Coordinator will confirm any coursework or clinical placement(s) that are compulsory for candidates on enrolment. (27) Candidates may seek an exemption for any required coursework on the basis of any equivalent work or study completed prior to or during candidature, where they meet the following criteria: (28) Requests for exemption must be assessed by the relevant course coordinator, endorsed by the School Graduate Research Coordinator, and approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies. (29) Candidates who have compulsory coursework in their higher degree by research may normally only undertake the confirmation milestone after such coursework has been successfully completed with the required grades, where these are specified in the University Handbook. (30) Candidates who do not achieve required grades in compulsory coursework will be subject to the steps outlined in the Progress Procedure. (31) Where clinical placement(s) are a compulsory requirement of a particular higher degree by research these must be satisfactorily completed prior to the candidate undertaking their final pre-submission milestone or submitting their thesis for examination. (32) Where candidates fail to satisfactorily meet the requirements of any clinical placements they will be subject to the steps outlined in the Progress Procedure. (33) Candidates may also seek to undertake additional subjects during their candidature to support their research through applying to either formally enrol in, or audit, such additional subjects. (34) A student who audits a subject attends lectures for that subject but does not formally enrol or attempt assessment. Candidates who audit subjects can apply for access to the Learning Management System (LMS) through their subject coordinator. (35) Candidates who enrol in additional subjects without approval may incur additional tuition fees. (36) Penalties, both academic and financial, may apply when candidates withdraw from an individual subject, or take a leave of absence from a course in which there are coursework requirements. The application of any such penalties will depend on the timing of the leave or withdrawal and the applicable census dates. (37) Candidates seeking to enrol in elective coursework or vary their enrolment in any coursework must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. (38) A request to enrol in elective coursework will be actioned by the Graduate Research School following the approval of: (39) A variation to coursework will be actioned by the Graduate Research School following the approval of: (40) All candidates are entitled to: (41) Candidates may access personal leave to attend to personal illness or injury; to provide care to a family member who is ill or injured, or in the case of an unexpected emergency in relation to that person. A supervisor may also grant personal leave as a result of special or exceptional circumstances. (42) The candidate must arrange recreation leave and personal leave with their supervisor, and their Graduate Research Coordinator if required. The entitlement to recreation leave and personal leave does not affect the timing of progress milestones, the period of candidature or, for international students, their student visa. (43) Candidates who are in receipt of a scholarship will continue to receive their scholarship during periods of recreation and personal leave. (44) Leave of absence is a period of non-enrolment for factors which prevent candidates from engaging in coursework or research. Insurance and other protections such as ethics approvals do not apply to the candidate during a period of non-enrolment. Candidates on leave of absence must cease their research due to the legal, ethical and insurance risks of continuing their research when not enrolled. (45) Candidates are normally entitled to an aggregated total of 12 months leave of absence for the purposes outlined below. For domestic candidates parental and partner leave are separate entitlements (see section on parental and partner leave below). (46) Candidates prevented from undertaking their studies due to the illness or injury of themselves or a family member, beyond the normal provision of 10 days Personal Leave per annum, may apply for leave of absence on the provision of appropriate evidence. (47) Candidates may be approved for jury service leave where: (48) Candidates may be approved for Defence Reserve Service Leave where a copy of the notice from the Defence Reserve Service is provided with their application. (49) Domestic candidates may apply for up to 12 months leave per birth where they are the primary carer of their new-born child or of a newly adopted child under 16 years of age. Such leave should commence no earlier than six weeks prior to the expected birth date, unless medical evidence is provided to the contrary, or from the date of the placement of an adopted child. (50) Candidates who are partners of primary carers of a newly born or adopted child may apply for up to eight weeks partner leave per birth from the date of birth or placement of an adopted child. (51) Any period of parental or partner leave will not diminish a candidate’s entitlements to other forms of leave. (52) International students on a student visa in these circumstances must check the conditions of their visa and consult with La Trobe International. (53) Candidates must normally apply for leave of absence at least 10 working days in advance of the intended period of leave. Candidates seeking an extension to a period of approved leave of absence must apply at least 10 working days prior to their approved return date. (54) Applications must be for a minimum period of two weeks and a maximum period of 12 months and are not normally approved during the first six months of candidature. (55) When a candidate takes leave they do not consume candidature. The Graduate Research School will adjust progress reporting dates, expected work submission dates and maximum completion dates accordingly. (56) Candidates who apply for leave of absence while enrolled in coursework subjects will need to liaise with their Subject Coordinator to discuss completing the requirements for those subjects (see section on coursework above concerning consequences of untimely withdrawal). (57) Scholarship recipients should check the conditions of their scholarship before requesting paid leave. International sponsored students must consult with the La Trobe International Sponsor Team to discuss any application for leave of absence. (58) Candidates applying for leave of absence must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. (59) Applications for leave of absence under the normal provisions described above will be actioned by the Graduate Research School following the approval of: (60) Where a candidate is prevented from lodging a timely application for leave of absence due to medical or exceptional compassionate grounds they must supply appropriate evidence as to the circumstances leading to the application. The extent to which a leave of absence may be backdated may be constrained by government census dates. (61) Candidates may be approved for leave for other circumstances that will prevent them from undertaking their studies, other than those outlined in the section on Leave of Absence above, on presentation of a case with appropriate evidence. (62) Applications for leave beyond the normal provisions will only be considered on medical or compelling grounds. In such circumstances a candidate may be granted more than the normal maximum of 12 months (but not more than 24 months in total). Parental and partner leave is a separate entitlement. (63) Applications for leave of absence in the exceptional circumstances described above, or for leave to be taken in the first six months of candidature, must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies in addition to the normal approvals outlined above. (64) The University may elect to put candidates on leave of absence in exceptional circumstances. (65) Candidature will be automatically resumed when a candidate’s leave of absence has expired. (66) Candidates who do not resume their research or have regular interaction with their supervisory team following their approved return date, and who do not respond to reasonable attempts to communicate from the University, will be considered absent without leave (AWOL) from candidature (see section below on Cessation of Candidature). (67) Under the provisions of the National Code 2018 the University must notify the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) if students breach their visa conditions. Failure to return from leave of absence on the approved resumption date constitutes such a breach and following notification to Department of Home Affairs (DHA), is likely to result in the cancellation of the student visa. (68) Candidates may change their research direction or topic under the conditions outlined below. (69) Where a candidate seeks to make a change in their research topic (minor or major), the candidature consumed will continue to be calculated from their original commencement date. (70) Candidates seeking to make minor changes to the title of their thesis must notify the Graduate Research School providing evidence of their Principal Supervisor’s approval. (71) Where the candidate is an international student from a sanctioned country Principal Supervisors are also required to advise La Trobe International of the change to their student’s research topic. (72) Candidates and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that any change of research topic does not breach any legislation. (73) Candidates seeking to make a change in their research project that is considered significant by their principal supervisor must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. (74) A major change to a research topic, and any associated changes in enrolment, will be actioned by the Graduate Research School following the approval of: (75) Where an international candidate from a sanctioned country seeks to make a substantive change in topic, assessment of the topic will need to be undertaken according to the Autonomous Sanctions Policy. (76) Where a change in research direction involves the appointment of a principal supervisor in another school, the Graduate Research Coordinator in the new department/discipline must seek the approval of the relevant School Graduate Research Coordinators in both the original and new schools. (77) In these circumstances the respective Heads of School or School Graduate Research Coordinators are responsible for negotiating any redistribution of resources for the candidate and any funds for completion. (78) Transfer from one higher degree by research to another will normally occur at progress milestones, as a result of either a candidate request, or a Progress Committee recommendation. (79) Candidates may not normally transfer from a coursework degree to a higher degree by research or vice versa. (80) Candidates may initiate a request to transfer to another research degree at a scheduled milestone, or at a specially convened meeting of the Progress Committee. It is generally beneficial for the candidate to transfer earlier in candidature. (81) Candidates seeking to transfer to another degree at a milestone will need to meet the milestone requirements at the level described for that milestone for their target degree. Where a candidate seeks to transfer from a Master’s by Research to a Doctoral Degree they will normally need to apply to postpone the timing of the milestone to align with the doctoral milestone as outlined in the Graduate Research Progress Procedure. (82) A Progress Committee may also recommend that a candidate be considered for a transfer as an outcome of a finding of unsatisfactory progress, as outlined in the Graduate Research Progress and Graduate Research Show Cause procedures. (83) When a candidate transfers from one higher degree by research to another the candidature consumed will continue to be counted from the commencement date of the original enrolment. The expected and maximum completion dates will be adjusted where the new degree is at a different level. (84) If a candidate has no remaining candidature entitlement when they apply to transfer to another research degree, they may enrol for up to three months full-time or equivalent to write up and submit their thesis. (85) A Graduate Research Advisory Panel may recommend that a candidate who has submitted a doctoral thesis for examination be awarded a Master’s of Research Degree, under the circumstances outlined in the Graduate Research Examinations Policy. (86) Candidates seeking to transfer to another degree must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. (87) International students who hold a student visa who seek to, or have been recommended to, transfer to another degree may be subject to the approval of their sponsors (where applicable) or may be required to apply for a new student visa. Candidates may only transfer to a CRICOS-approved course. Candidates in this situation should contact La Trobe International before seeking to transfer. (88) The Graduate Research School will action a transfer to another degree following the approval of: (89) Candidates are expected to attend a La Trobe campus regularly unless an application for outside research has been approved. (90) Candidates may be approved to pursue part or all of their higher degree by research away from their approved campus or location at La Trobe as long as: (91) All forms of outside research are considered part of candidature and do not result in any adjustment to progress reporting, or expected work submission and maximum completion dates. (92) All candidates undertaking outside research must adhere to the Travel Management (Students) Policy and Procedure. (93) Candidates may normally spend up to twelve months away from their approved campus or location during candidature for any research-related purpose, such as participation in conferences, field work or an exchange program. (94) Candidates should seek information through their principal supervisor and Graduate Research Coordinator for possible sources of funding for study away. (95) Candidates who seek to spend more than three months on study away must ensure that arrangements for continued supervision are in place, which may include temporary supervision at their destination. (96) Candidates applying for study away must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. (97) The Graduate Research School will action the study away variation following the approval of: (98) Candidates who seek to have more than 12 months study away will require approval from the Dean of Graduate Studies in addition to the approvals in the clause above. (99) Where a candidate seeks to extend an approved period of study away they must lodge a fresh application 20 working days prior to the expiry of the previously approved study away period. Candidates must be aware that they risk the loss of appropriate insurance cover if they overstay the originally approved period of study away without an approved extension. (100) International students on a student visa who wish to apply for study away are advised to check the conditions of their visa to ensure that they may travel in and out of Australia. Students from UN sanctioned countries may require additional approvals. (101) Candidates may apply to participate in an internship during their candidature, subject to the availability of: (102) Internship arrangements must be governed by written agreements between all parties including candidates, the University and the host organisation. (103) Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website. (104) Participation in an internship will be subject to the approval of: (105) Candidates who complete their degree under a collaborative agreement between La Trobe University and another educational or other external organisation will be subject to La Trobe University policies, procedures and relevant legislation as may be amended from time to time, and the conditions specified in the respective agreements. (106) The partnership agreement between the University and the external organisation will document how the requirements for supervision, support, progress milestones, appropriate intellectual climate and other resources will be facilitated. (107) Candidates will apply separately for such degrees as a normal part of the admissions process. (108) Candidates may apply to enrol as an external candidate where the conditions for outside research that are outlined in the Candidature Policy can be met and where: (109) While the University will support all candidates to successfully complete their higher degree by research it may not be possible for external candidates to receive the same level of support that is provided to on-campus candidates. (110) Where an application for external candidature is approved, an agreement must be signed by the candidate and all approvers (see below) that documents how the requirements for supervision, progress milestones, appropriate intellectual climate and other resources will be met. (111) External candidates must normally attend the relevant campus of the University for a minimum of 10 working days (or equivalent) per year of candidature. This attendance should be planned to coincide where possible with progress milestones and appropriate development opportunities. (112) Where external candidates are based off shore the principal supervisor must normally be a member of staff of the University. A co-supervisor from a university local to the candidate should also be appointed where possible. (113) Prospective candidates seeking to be considered for external candidature must indicate that this is the case when applying for admission to a higher degree by research. (114) Candidates who accept an offer of candidature at a La Trobe University campus may not normally transfer to external candidature within the first 12 months after enrolling, except where the grounds for seeking a transfer could not reasonably be foreseen at the time of admission. (115) Candidates enrolled at a La Trobe University Campus who seek to change their status to external candidature more than 12 months after enrolling must complete the appropriate form available on the Graduate Research School website. (116) The Graduate Research School will action the variation to external candidature following the approval of: (117) Full-time candidates may only enrol in another degree or diploma, concurrently with their higher degree by research, in exceptional circumstances, such as where: (118) Candidates seeking concurrent enrolment in another degree or diploma must apply in writing to the Graduate Research School. (119) The Graduate Research School will action the concurrent enrolment following the approval of: (120) Where a candidate and supervisor are satisfied that the quality of a thesis meets the requirements for the relevant degree, prior to the minimum period of candidature specified for that degree, they may seek an early submission of thesis. (121) Candidates must advise of their intention to seek early submission through the appropriate notification of intent to submit form available from the Graduate Research School website. (122) The confirmation that the thesis is ready for submission prior to the minimum period of candidature will be made on the Authority to Submit form available from the Graduate Research School website, as required by the Graduate Research Thesis Requirements, Submission and Retention Procedure. (123) The Graduate Research School will action an early submission of thesis following the approval of: (124) The Graduate Research School will adjust the expected work submission dates (and therefore the expected period of candidature) of candidates under conditions outlined in the Graduate Research Progress Procedure. (125) Candidates who do not submit their thesis within their maximum period of candidature will normally have their enrolment lapsed (see lapsed candidature section below). (126) Candidates will only be given an extension to their candidature beyond their maximum completion date in exceptional circumstances. The period of extension will be at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies. (127) The University reserves the right to charge tuition fees to any candidate who is given an extension of candidature beyond the maximum completion date. Candidates who are granted extensions beyond their maximum period of candidature will be liable for further student amenities fees, and tuition fees where relevant, for the extended period. (128) Candidates seeking to apply for extensions beyond the maximum period of candidature must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. Applications must be completed at least 20 working days prior to the maximum completion date. (129) International students on a student visa will be required to extend their student visa and Overseas Student Health Cover where an application to extend candidature beyond the maximum period of candidature is approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies. Sponsored international students must also consult La Trobe International concerning a request to extend with their sponsor in these circumstances. (130) The Graduate Research School will action an extension to candidature beyond the maximum period of candidature following approval from: (131) Candidates may cease to be enrolled in their higher degree by research through normal course completion or the following mechanisms. (132) A candidate may withdraw from their higher degree by research at any time, unless the Board of Graduate Research has decided to terminate a candidate’s enrolment as per clause 147 below. It is recommended that candidates discuss any intention to withdraw with members of their supervisory team, Graduate Research Coordinator and/or Progress Committee prior to taking such action. (133) Where international students on a student visa withdraw from their degree the University is required to notify the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of the discontinuation of their studies. Students are advised that this is likely to result in the cancellation of their student visa. (134) The Graduate Research School will arrange for any scholarship payments or further fee liabilities to cease upon withdrawal from candidature. Candidates intending to withdraw must do so in advance as a late application may result in overpayment of funds that must be recovered. (135) Candidates who withdraw from their higher degree by research prior to their maximum candidature date, who subsequently seek to re-enrol within three years of that withdrawal, may apply to revive their candidature (see section on Revival below). (136) Candidates who seek to re-enrol in a higher degree by research after three years has elapsed from their date of withdrawal must reapply for admission in the normal way and the candidature is considered to be new. (137) Candidates seeking to withdraw from their course must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. (138) The Graduate Research School will action the withdrawal following receipt of the form. In the case of international students on a student visa, advice must first be sought from La Trobe International. (139) Candidates may be considered absent without leave where they fail: (140) Candidates and supervisory teams will establish agreed ways of working and frequency of meetings or interaction, although a minimum of fortnightly interaction for full-time students and monthly for part-time students is recommended throughout candidature. The determination that a candidate may be absent without leave will depend on these agreed ways of working, however it is recommended that action be taken no later than two months following last contact with the candidate. (141) Where a Principal Supervisor has had no response from a candidate after reasonable attempts at communication they will notify their Graduate Research Coordinator. (142) Where the Graduate Research Coordinator is satisfied that no member of the supervisory team has had recent contact with the candidate, they will notify the Graduate Research School of the candidate’s potential AWOL status and any relevant background. (143) The Graduate Research School will write to the candidate advising that their candidature will be withdrawn if they do not respond within 20 working days of the official advice. Where the candidate is an international student La Trobe International will receive a copy of the communication. (144) Candidates who do not submit their thesis prior to their maximum completion date, and who have not received an approved extension, will have their enrolment lapsed for a period of 12 months. (145) International students on a student visa whose candidature has lapsed must be aware that the University is required to notify the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of the discontinuation of their studies. Students are advised that this is likely to result in the cancellation of their student visa. (146) All lapsed candidates may continue to access Information Communication Technology and Library services during a period of lapsed candidature. However lapsed candidates have no entitlement to access supervision or other University resources, and are not covered by the University’s insurance arrangements. (147) Candidates may submit their thesis at any time prior to the expiry of the 12-month lapsing period under the conditions of the Graduate Research Examinations Policy. (148) Lapsed candidature may not be extended beyond 12 months. Candidates who have not submitted their thesis after 12 months of lapsed candidature will normally be withdrawn. (149) The Board of Graduate Research may terminate a candidate’s enrolment: (150) A termination will be actioned by the Graduate Research School following the conclusion of any applicable appeal procedures. (151) Where an international student on a student visa receives a written notice of termination the University is obliged to report the student’s change in status to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This may lead to cancellation of the student’s visa. (152) A candidate who has been terminated may not revive their candidature and may not normally reapply for the same degree until three years after the date of the termination. (153) Candidates who have withdrawn from candidature who seek to return less than three years since their withdrawal may apply to revive their candidature. (154) Candidates applying to revive will need to detail any change of research project and supervision arrangements at the time of their application. Any prior period of candidature will be deducted from the period of candidature for the current enrolment. (155) Candidates will be liable for any applicable fees for the remaining period of candidature once their enrolment is revived. (156) Candidates whose enrolment has been withdrawn for failing to submit their thesis within the maximum allowable lapsed period will only be allowed to revive their candidature under exceptional circumstances. (157) Candidates seeking to revive must follow the instructions on the Graduate Research School website. (158) The Graduate Research School will action the revival following approval from: (159) A candidate who is dissatisfied with an outcome or decision in relation to the procedures outlined in this document, or who believes that university policies or procedures have not been correctly followed, may in the first instance approach the Dean of Graduate Studies for a review. (160) Where a candidate is dissatisfied with a decision made by the Dean of Graduate Studies they may pursue a complaint through the steps outlined in the Student Complaints Management Policy or through the office of the University Ombudsman. (161) NilGraduate Research Candidature Policy
Section 1 - Background and Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Top of PageSection 3 - Policy Statement
Section 4 - Procedure
Part A - Period of Candidature
Degree
Master’s by research
12 months*
20 months
24 months
Doctoral degrees
24 months
39 months
48 months
Part B - Induction
Part C - Study Rate
Applications and Approvals
Part D - Coursework in Higher Degrees by Research
Compulsory Coursework
Clinical Placements
Elective Coursework
Withdrawing from Individual Subjects
Applications and Approvals
Part E - Types of Leave
Recreation Leave and Personal Leave
Leave of Absence
Extended Personal Leave
Jury Service Leave
Defence Reserve Service Leave
Parental and Partner Leave
International Students on a Student Visa
Part F - Applying for Leave of Absence
Standard Applications and Approvals
Applications in Exceptional Circumstances
Part G - Resumption of Candidature After Leave of Absence
International Students on a Student Visa
Part H - Change of Topic
Applications and Approval of Minor Changes
Applications and Approval of Major Changes
Part I - Transfers Between Research Degrees
Applications and Approvals
Part J - Outside Research
Short-Term Study Away
Applications and Approvals
Internships
Applications and Approvals
Partnerships
Applications and Approvals
External Candidature
Applications and Approvals
Part K - Concurrent Enrolment
Applications and Approvals
Part L - Variations to Periods of Candidature
Submission of Thesis Prior to Minimum Candidature
Applications and Approval
Requests for Extension Beyond Expected Candidature Period
Requests for Extension Beyond Maximum Candidature
Applications and Approval
Part M - Cessation of Candidature
Withdrawal
Applications and Approvals
Absent Without Leave (AWOL)
Lapsed Candidature
Termination
Revival of Candidature
Applications and Approvals
Part N - Review of Decisions
Section 5 - Definitions
Section 6 - Stakeholders
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Minimum period
(calendar months irrespective of study rate)
Expected period
(EFT)
Maximum period
(EFT)
Any specific resources required for the successful completion of the project within the expected period of candidature have been discussed.
The candidate is aware of any requirements of their discipline, department or school, including any requirement for a safety induction.
Responsibility for implementation – Manager, Graduate Research School; and Senior Governance and Policy Coordinator, Graduate Research School
Responsibility for monitoring implementation and compliance – Board of Graduate Research; and the Dean of Graduate StudiesDean of Graduate Studies