Research Student Handbook 2009

Postgraduate Research Handbook

• Foreword
• Graduate Attributes
• Glossary of Terms
• The Commercialisation Training Scheme
• Enrolling in the Graduate Certificate of Science and Technology Commercialisation
• Eligibility for a CTS scholarship
• Obtaining an Official Academic Transcript
• 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
• Candidature Milestones
• Timeframes for Completion of the Required Candidature Milestonesd
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Notice of Intention to Submit
• Your right to Object to Potential Examiners
• The Exit Survey
• Submission
  • Against the Advice of your School
  • After Candidature has lapsed
  • 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
• 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
• 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

0. Responsibilities
0. Scholarship Conditions of Award
0. Insurance for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidates
0. Adelaide Graduate Centre Research Education Programs
0. Guidelines and Rules for Responsible Practice in Research
0. Specifications for Thesis
0. GANTT Charts and Planning your Research

Financial Matters

• Tuition Fees
• Scholarships
• 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
• 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 Service
• Complaints, Grievances and Appeals
• Education and Welfare Officers
• Adelaide University Union (AUU)
• Disability Service
• 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