Rules and Guidelines

Graduate Research

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Entry Pathways
Guidelines for non-traditional entry pathways for applicants who may not possess an honours degree, but who may have significant sector-based research or equivalent experience.

Candidature

AVCC Guidelines Relating to Students with a Disability (PDF 345.0KB)
Principles and guidelines for universities in relation to support and services for students with a disability.
Support for Disability and Medical Conditions (PDF 174KB)
Information on entitlements and support options for candidates with a disability or medical condition.
Candidature Management Procedure (PDF 45.2KB)
Procedures and advice when a 'C' rating is given at the annual review of progress to a candidate.
Requirements for Confirmation
See the Guidelines for the requirements for both written and oral components of Confirmation.
Health and Safety Advice for Students (PDF 440KB)
Both students and the University have responsibilities in relation to health and safety.
Insurance for Graduate Research Candidates (PDF 38KB)
Details on the insurance coverage for candidates, including coverage for authorised University travel.
Intellectual Property
Information and links to intellectual property advice for candidates and supervisors.
International Conjoint Arrangements
Information, required documentation and a checklist for the joint administration and award of a doctoral degree through cotutelle/conjoint agreements.
Minimum Infrastructure Standards for Candidates (PDF 21.0KB)
Standards for the provision of infrastructure for research candidates, ie acccommodation, desk space, computing facilities etc.
Work or Study Commitments for candidates
These guidelines provide the background and information about the expectations and limitations on work and study commitments for candidates.

Thesis information

Including Publications and Copyright Material in a Thesis policy with FAQ
Assistance for candidates and supervisors in preparing theses which including copyright material.
The editing of research theses by professional editors (PDF 30.1KB)
These guidelines, developed by the Deans and Directors of Graduate Studies, indicate the boundaries between the roles of supervisors and professional editors.
Australian Standards for Editing Practice (ASEP)
If a professional editor is used to edit a thesis, they should abide by the Australian standards for editing.

Supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinators

Consultancy Policy (PDF 101.9KB)
Advice for UTAS researchers who undertake private consultancies
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Advice and information in relation to potential conflicts of interest for researchers/supervisors.
Statement on Roles of Supervisors (PDF 62.3KB)
Information on the different supervision types (under review)
Graduate Research Coordinator - Position Description (PDF 102KB)
Graduate Research Coordinators have a critical role as a contact for and coordinator of candidates and supervisors in schools/institutes.

Codes of Conduct and Complaint Processes

Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (PDF 508KB)
All supervisors should adhere to the Australian Code.
Code of Conduct in Supervision (PDF 139.4KB)
Details the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and heads of school in the candidature process (under review).
Student Complaints
Information and formal University legislation on complaints, including those by higher degree by research candidates.
Student Discipline and misconduct
Information about procedures and legislation about academic and general misconduct of all students.

Rules and Procedures

Key Documents in Graduate Research

Rule 4 - Rules of Graduate Research - effective from 1 January 2012
Specifies the overarching structure of higher degrees by research at UTAS including admission, enrolment, candidature and examination. Includes the regulations relating to supervisor registration and the obligations of graduate research supervisors.
Summary of Amendments to Rule 4 (Word 156KB)
Ordinance 83 - Research College Board (PDF 38KB)
The Research College Board oversees the administration of research training at the University.

Procedures of Graduate Research

Confirmation of Candidature
Review of Progress
Procedures of Graduate Research (PDF 84KB) (under review)
Outlines the procedures regarding admission, enrolment, supervision, review, thesis submission and examination; as approved by the Board of Graduate Research.

Candidates and supervisors should also be familiar with other University Policies and Procedures as these may also apply to higher degree by research candidature.

Authorised by the Dean of Graduate Research

21 January, 2013

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