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Higher Degree by Research

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Forms, policies and guidelines

This page details the key policies, forms and guidelines applicable to the research journey. The forms and guidelines listed below can also be found in other pages of this website, along with detailed information on the procedures associated with their use.

Policies

The main ECU policies relating to research and higher degrees include:

Forms and guidelines

Guidelines

Guideline: HDR Development and Support - PDF File, 267.2 KB
Guideline: HDR Milestones - PDF File, 282.6 KB
Guideline: HDR Supervision - PDF File, 326.8 KB
Guideline: HDR Thesis Examination - PDF File, 278.3 KB
Guideline: HDR Thesis Preparation - PDF File, 272.2 KB
Guideline: Off-campus - PDF File, 264.7 KB
Guideline: Progression Plan - PDF File, 252.4 KB
Student Scholarships and Bursaries Guidelines - Link

Milestone 1: Induction

HDR Candidate and Supervisor Agreement - MS Word Document, 242.5 KB
Milestone 1 - Submission Portal - Link
Milestone 1 Form  - PDF File, 187.5 KB
Skill and Knowledge Audit (MyPLAN) - MS Word Document, 470.8 KB

Milestone 2: Research Proposal

Milestone 2 - Submission Portal - Link
Milestone 2 Form - PDF File, 250.0 KB
Nomination of Reviewers for Master by Research or Doctoral Research Proposals - MS Word Document, 64.6 KB
Research Proposal Reviewers Report - MS Word Document, 423.5 KB

Milestone 3: Ethics and Governance Approvals

Milestone 3 - Submission Portal - Link
Milestone 3 Form - PDF File, 368.1 KB

Milestone 4: Mid-Candidature Milestone

Milestone 4 - Submission Portal - Link
Milestone 4 Form - PDF File, 196.4 KB
Publication Plan template - MS Word Document, 164.5 KB

Milestone 5: Thesis Submission

Initial Thesis Submission Form - PDF File, 240.4 KB
Nomination of Examiners for Doctoral Theses with Oral Examination - PDF File, 425.2 KB
Nomination of Examiners Masters by Research and Doctoral Theses without Oral Examination - PDF File, 296.1 KB

Milestone 6: Thesis/Course Completion

Final Thesis Submission Form - PDF File, 301.8 KB
Revise Resubmit Thesis Submission Form - PDF File, 304.0 KB

Extension Forms and Progression Plan

Extension to Milestone 1, 2, 3 and 4 Form - PDF File, 737.5 KB
Extension to Milestone 5 Form - PDF File, 161.7 KB
Progression Plan - PDF File, 716.3 KB

Other HDR Related Forms

Candidature Upgrade from Master by Research (by thesis) to Doctor of Philosophy: Application form - PDF File, 161.1 KB
Candidature Upgrade from Master by Research (by thesis) to Doctor of Philosophy: Application guidelines - PDF File, 179.7 KB
Change Supervisor Panel via the Nomination of Supervisor form - Link
Joint Doctor of Philosophy Candidate Agreement - MS Word Document, 124.0 KB
Off-Campus PhD Candidate Agreement - MS Word Document, 102.3 KB
Panel Chair Report - PhD with Oral Examination - PDF File, 194.6 KB
Student Supervisor Meeting Record - MS Word Document, 166.7 KB
Variation of HDR Candidature - For candidates currently enrolled - Link
Variation of HDR Candidature - For candidates not currently enrolled - Link

Scholarships

Conditions of Award

2023 ECU Research Training Program Conditions of Award - PDF File, 333.5 KB
2023 ECU Higher Degree by Research Conditions of Award - PDF File, 320.7 KB
Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)-ECU PhD Scholarship Conditions - PDF File, 301.5 KB
China Scholarship Council (CSC) ECU PhD Scholarship Conditions - PDF File, 236.9 KB

Living Stipend Variation Applications

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