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Procedures

Confirmation of candidature

(speak with Graduate Research Coordinator and your supervisor beforehand)

For PhD:
Full-time Part-time	- after 12 months - after 24 months
	a detailed report of approx 7000-10,000 words, a progress seminar, completion of the Confirmation of Candidature form found at: http://www.monash.edu.au/phdschol/forms/confirm.html
For MA:
Full-time Part-time	- after 6 months - after 12 months
	a detailed report of approx 5000-6,000 a progress seminar, completion of the Confirmation of Candidature form found at: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/research/candidature_forms/index.html#masters
For MSc:
Full-time Part-time	- after 3 months - after 6 months
	a detailed research plan of 1500 word a progress seminar, completion of the progress report form found at: http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/students/postgrad/forms.html
MEnvSc (66% research) (new degree):
Full-time Part-time	- 3 months after commencement of the research component - 6 months after commencement of the research component
	a detailed report of approx 4,500 - 5,000 words a progress seminar, completion of the Confirmation of Candidature form found at: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/research/candidature_forms/index.html#masters

Annual Progress Reporting

Forms

These are sent to you via internal mail to be completed in July each year in consultation with supervisors and the Graduate Research Coordinator

Seminars

HDR students are required to annually give a seminar either as "Confirmation of Candidature" or at "School Progress Reporting Days".

 

Field and off-campus activities

Things you need to do prior to any fieldwork or off campus activity:

1. Notify School Manager, of your proposed activity. A minimum of 4 weeks notice is required.

2. Inform Workshop Manager, David Tooth, of any booking and/or preparation of field equipment needed. A minimum of 4 weeks notice is required.

3. A comprehensive Risk Assessment must be completed to satisfy OHSE requirements and safety procedures. Allow 2-3 weeks for the implementation of any necessary planning or corrective measures.

4. The following documentation (plus a copy to Resources Manager) must be submitted prior to departure.
I. Trip Information
II. Itinerary
III. Personal Contact Details
IV. Risk Assessment
V. Permits and/or Permission (It is University Policy that written permission is obtained from the appropriate authorities/owners for access to research locations off campus).
VI. Map of Destination with References
VII. Emergency Contact Numbers (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Hospital or nearest Medical help etc)

5. 4 wheel drive training

See Workshop Manager, David Tooth regarding items 3-5, or if you have any queries.
Permission must be obtained from Head of School and/or the Dean for overseas travel