Rules Governing Research Higher Degrees

Document Number000830
Date Approved31 August 2007

These Rules replace Rule 000093 and Rule 000579

Application of Rules

1.      These Rules shall apply to degrees classified as Master degrees by research and Doctoral degrees by research of the University.  The University Code of Practice for Research Higher Degree Candidature should be read in conjunction with these Rules and the relevant degree Schedules as they provide guidance to candidates and supervisors in relation to good practice in postgraduate research supervision and conduct.

2.      These Rules shall not apply to degrees conferred honoris causa, Higher Doctoral Degrees, Professional Doctorates or to degrees classified as Master degrees by coursework.

3.      These Rules are subject to any provisions in the relevant degree Schedule.

Definitions

4.      In these Rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires:

Committee means the Research Training Sub-Committee, a sub-committee of the Research Committee;

Confirmation Committee means a panel convened by the Head of School in which the candidate is carrying out the program of advanced study and research, for the purpose of confirmation of candidature;

course means any part of the program for which a result may be recorded, other than a thesis;

degree means the degree for which a person is, or proposes to be, a candidate;

Faculty means the Faculty responsible for the program;

Jointly Awarded Research Higher Degree Program (JARHDP) means an approved program of study where the candidate is enrolled at the University of Newcastle and another institution and the resulting qualification is a single degree jointly awarded, or two separate degrees. The term of each program may vary according to the particular arrangements negotiated by the University of Newcastle and the partner institution and agreed in the Memorandum of Understanding, including the format of the resulting qualification;

program means the approved program of advanced study and research for the completion of the research higher degree;

Pro Vice-Chancellor means the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty responsible for the program;

schedule means the Schedules to these Rules pertaining to the relevant degree;

School means the school, or other unit of organisation forming part of a Faculty, in which the candidate is carrying out the program;

supervisor means the person appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee), or where more than one such person is appointed, the person assigned the responsibility as principal supervisor;

thesis means a thesis as defined in these Rules.

Admission to Candidature

5.      An applicant for admission to candidature for a degree shall satisfy the requirements of the University governing admission and enrolment, and any other additional requirements prescribed in the relevant Schedule.  English proficiency requirements must be met.

6.      Before approving an admission to candidature the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) may require the applicant to sit for such examinations or carry out such work as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) may prescribe.

7.      An applicant shall not be admitted to candidature unless adequate supervision and resources are available. Whether these are available shall be determined by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) after considering advice from the Head of School.

8.      A copy of these Rules and any other guidelines which may be approved from time to time shall be provided to the applicant at the time of offer of a place in a program.  

Transfer of Candidature

9.      An applicant who has completed a period of candidature for a research higher degree in another university may be permitted by the Dean, Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Head of School and Pro-Vice Chancellor (or nominee), to count the whole or any part of the period of this enrolment, as a period completed in a research higher degree program at the same level at this University, provided that:

a)   the period of advanced study and research has been carried out under supervision, in accordance with required ethics legislation, and is directly related to the candidate’s proposed program at this University;

b)     the candidate shall have formally withdrawn from enrolment in the higher degree of the other university for which the previous tenure is applicable, except in the case of JARHDP;

c)      the candidate meets the minimum period of enrolment as prescribed in the relevant Schedule, other than in exceptional circumstances as approved by the Dean, Graduate Studies.

Enrolment

10.   An applicant must nominate either full-time or part-time enrolment.  International candidates must enrol on a full-time basis in accordance with the requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act).  Scholarship recipients are normally required to enrol on a full-time basis unless approval is received from the Dean, Graduate Studies to undertake part-time study due to extenuating circumstances.

Concurrent Enrolment

11.   A candidate for the degree shall not be concurrently enrolled as a candidate for any other degree or award whether of this or another tertiary institution, except with the permission of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee). Candidates in a JARHDP will be concurrently enrolled at the partner institution and the University of Newcastle.

Induction

12.   A candidate shall attend the University’s induction session and/or complete the online induction module at the commencement of candidature.  Failure to complete this requirement may result in a recommendation being made to the Committee for termination of candidature.

Program of Study and Research

13.   A candidate shall enrol and complete to the satisfaction of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) a program of advanced study and research approved by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee). The research shall primarily be embodied in a thesis; but such other work as may be approved by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) may also be submitted and considered in conjunction with this thesis.

14.   Upon approval of admission to candidature, candidates are deemed to have provisional candidature until such time as they have satisfied the requirements of confirmation as detailed in Clauses 20 and 21 of these Rules.

15.   The program shall be carried out under the direction of a supervisor(s) appointed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) on the recommendation of the Head of the School.

16.   In undertaking the program, candidates shall meet their responsibilities as set out in the Code of Practice for Research Higher Degree Candidature.  Failure to meet this requirement may result in a recommendation being made to the Committee for termination of candidature.

17.    A candidate shall be required to carry out the program in the University, except as provided for in a JARHDP or as otherwise permitted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee).

Ethics and Safety

18.   Candidates and supervisors must ensure that the research is undertaken in accordance with any approvals required by the appropriate University Ethics and Safety Committees and where approval is required, must ensure that it is sought before the research commences.  Failure to complete this requirement may result in a recommendation being made to the Committee for termination of candidature.

Examinations

19.   Where a candidate is required to undertake coursework as part of their program, examinations in courses shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules Governing the Administration of Assessment Items and any further provisions specified in the relevant Schedule, or the Memorandum of Understanding of a JARHDP.

Confirmation and Progress

20.    In order to progress from provisional to confirmed status, candidates are required to undertake a confirmation process within twelve months of commencement of candidature on a full-time basis or part-time equivalent and shall satisfy the following requirements: 

a)           the provision of a written document containing at least:

·        a critical review of recent work in the field

·        an updated research proposal

·        an updated plan of research

·        an updated timetable for completion of the thesis

·        a comprehensive statement of the resources required to complete the project within the funded period;

b)           the provision of an oral presentation, given to a Confirmation Committee at a seminar; and

c)            the provision of a verbal defence of the research proposal before the Confirmation Committee.

21.    The Confirmation Committee will determine an outcome following the completion of the confirmation process.  There are four possible outcomes:

a)         candidature is confirmed;

b)         candidature is confirmed with conditions;

c)         the candidate is required to revise their work and undertake a second attempt at confirmation within three months; or

d)         a recommendation is made to the Committee for termination of candidature.

22.    Normally, a student may not undergo a third attempt at confirmation.  In exceptional circumstances, an additional attempt at confirmation may be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.   

23.    Any significant changes to the thesis topic must be approved by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee).

24.   The candidate, the supervisor and the Head of School shall submit progress reports as specified by the Committee.  The candidate’s failure to complete this requirement may result in a recommendation being made to the Committee for termination of candidature.

25.    In addition to the confirmation process and the progress report(s), for the purpose of assessing a candidate's progress, the supervisor and the Head of School may submit reports on the candidate's progress to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) and Dean, Graduate Studies at any time.

26.      Following submission, the Dean of Graduate Studies (or nominee), will review reports on the candidate's progress and ensure appropriate action is taken where required.

27.    Following review of the submitted reports on the candidate’s progress, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee), the Dean, Graduate Studies or the Committee may place conditions on the continuation of the candidature.

Termination of Candidature

28.    The enrolment of a candidate may be terminated by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Committee in any of the following circumstances:

a)           where the candidate has failed to submit a thesis within prescribed time limits, including extensions of enrolment as approved by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (or nominee);

b)           where the candidate is absent without leave for a period exceeding six months;

c)            where the progress of the candidate is deemed unsatisfactory by the Committee (refer to Clauses 20 to 26);

d)           where the candidate has failed to otherwise comply with these Rules or the Memorandum of Understanding in the case of candidates enrolled in a JARHDP.

29.    Before terminating candidature, the Committee shall notify the candidate in writing of the grounds for the recommendation of termination and shall give the candidate an opportunity to ‘show cause’ by making representations orally and/or in writing.  The Committee shall take such representations into account before reaching its decision.

30.    Where a recommendation that candidature be terminated is accepted by the Dean, Graduate Studies, the candidate shall be notified in writing. 

Appeal Procedure – Termination of Candidature

31.   A candidate whose candidature has been terminated by the Dean, Graduate Studies may appeal against the decision in writing, within 60 days of the date of the letter of notification of termination of candidature.  Appeals will be permitted on procedural grounds only. In accordance with Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee (AVCC) Policy, appeals by candidates simply rejecting an assessment of the merit of their work will not be permitted nor will an appeal on the grounds of complaint about the inadequacy of supervision or other arrangements during the period of study. In these latter cases, the grievance procedures should be used as appropriate (refer to Clauses 35 to 36).

32.    Upon receipt of an appeal, the Dean, Graduate Studies shall convey the submissions of the candidate to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) who shall determine if a case exists for reconsideration of the candidate’s termination of enrolment. If it is determined that a case does exist, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) will advise the Head of School and Dean, Graduate Studies to allow the candidate to re-enrol and resume candidature under whatsoever conditions the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) determines.

33.    If the candidate was unable to make representation due to exceptional circumstances, the candidate may appeal for reconsideration of the decision within 60 days of advising the Dean, Graduate Studies of the nature of the exceptional circumstances.

34.    In exceptional circumstances a former candidate whose enrolment was previously terminated may be re-admitted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) and Dean, Graduate Studies, after a period of time as determined by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).  The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) may prescribe whatsoever terms and conditions on the candidate’s re-enrolment.

Complaints Procedures

35.   A candidate who has a complaint regarding supervision or other matters affecting candidature (other than in relation to classification of theses or termination of enrolment) shall normally report, in the first instance, to the Head of School.  If the matter cannot be resolved at this level, the candidate shall report the matter to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee).  In the event of disagreement, the candidate may approach the Dean, Graduate Studies, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), the Dean of Students or the University Complaints Manager.

36.    Notwithstanding the above, all complaints will be considered in accordance with the University Complaint Resolution Policy.

Leave of Absence

37.    After completion of one year of full-time or part-time equivalent candidature, a candidate may apply in writing to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) for leave of absence from the program for a period of up to twelve months.  Candidates are required to lodge the application for leave of absence on the prescribed form prior to the start date of the proposed period of leave.

38.       In exceptional circumstances, the candidate may request approval from the Dean, Graduate Studies for further periods of absence.

39.    For international candidates studying in Australiaon a student visa, leave of absence will be granted only on the basis of compassionate or compelling grounds.

40.       Approved leave shall not be taken into account in calculating the period for the program prescribed in the relevant Schedule.

41.    On return from leave of absence, a candidate must re-enrol.  Candidates must be enrolled at the time of submission of the thesis.

Withdrawal

42.    A candidate may withdraw from the program of study up until the date that the thesis is submitted, only by informing the Office of Graduate Studies in writing and the withdrawal shall take effect from the date of receipt of such notification.  Withdrawal is not permitted once the thesis has been submitted.

43.    A candidate shall not be permitted to withdraw from a coursework requisite of the program except with the permission of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee), on the advice of the Head of School.

Duration of Candidature

44.    The program shall be completed and the thesis submitted for examination in the timeframe outlined in the relevant Schedule.

Thesis

45.    A thesis submitted for a degree shall meet the requirements of the degree as prescribed in the relevant Schedule. Candidates enrolled in a JARHDP may be subject to additional or varied conditions regarding the thesis and thesis examination. The Memorandum of Understanding must be referred to in these cases.

46.    A thesis:

a)   shall be normally written in English;

b)   shall be accompanied by an abstract of approximately 300 words describing its content;

c)   shall be presented in the manner prescribed by the Committee; and

d) shall also be submitted electronically.

47.    It is recommended that a doctoral thesis submitted in the form of a typescript should not normally exceed 100,000 words, excluding appendices, tables and illustrative matter.  A master’s thesis submitted in the form of a typescript should not normally exceed 80,000 words, excluding appendices, tables and illustrative matter.  An exegesis forming part of a thesis and accompanying a creative or literary work or series of works should not normally exceed 40,000 words excluding appendices, tables and illustrative matter.

48.    A thesis:

a)   must consist of a candidate's own account of the research undertaken by the candidate, the greater part of which must have been completed subsequent to admission to candidature for the degree (except in cases where the Dean, Graduate Studies has granted approval for credit to be granted from previous candidature at another institution). Work done conjointly with other persons may be accepted.  The candidate must include in the thesis, a written statement  attesting to their contribution to the collaborative research included as part of the thesis, and the contributions of other persons;

b)   must not contain as its main content any work or material which has previously been awarded a University degree or other similar qualification unless the Committee otherwise permits; and

c)   may include publications arising as a consequence of the research undertaken for a thesis.  When the candidate includes a co-authored published paper or co-authored scholarly work, or a substantive component of a co-authored published paper or co-authored scholarly work in the body of the thesis, the candidate must include in the thesis a written statement attesting to their contribution to the joint publication. This statement must be endorsed by the supervisor. A statement is not required when publications are included as an appendix. 

49.       In the creative and performing arts, the submission may consist primarily of items such as an exhibition, a design project, a portfolio of literary or musical compositions, a sequence of recitals, recordings, audio visual, multimedia or other creative productions. In this case, the exhibition, design project, portfolio, recitals or productions shall be accompanied on submission by a scholarly written work of critical analysis, “the exegesis”, undertaken during the period of candidature. This must provide a rationale for the techniques and strategies adopted in the creative component, and must situate them in relation to a theoretical and/or historical cultural context. Where appropriate, it may include a sustained account of the creative process.

50.    A thesis submitted in the form of a series of published papers shall conform to the following:

a)     a full explanatory overview shall be included to link the separate papers and to place them in the context of an established body of knowledge;

b)     a literature review shall be included;

c)      if detailed data and descriptions of methods are not otherwise given, they shall be included as appendices;

d)     only papers published in refereed scholarly media and based on research conducted during the period of enrolment may be included in a thesis submitted in the form of a series of published papers. However, papers which have been accepted for publication but have not yet appeared in refereed scholarly media may also be included as part of the thesis;

e)     the number of papers submitted should be sufficient for the body of work to constitute a substantial and original contribution to knowledge;

f)        any published paper of which the candidate is a joint author may only be included in the thesis provided the work done by the candidate is clearly identified. The candidate must provide at the time of submission of the thesis a written statement from each co-author attesting to the candidate’s contribution to a joint publication included as part of the thesis.  These statements must be endorsed by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee).

51.       Where a thesis has been examined, and the candidate has been permitted to revise and resubmit the thesis, work published since the original examination may be included as an appendix to the resubmitted thesis.

Submission of Thesis for Examination

52.    A candidate shall give to the Office of Graduate Studies not less than two months written notice of intention to submit the thesis for examination.

53.    a) A candidate shall submit to the Office of Graduate Studies the number of copies of the thesis as prescribed in the relevant Schedule, in the format prescribed in the Thesis Preparation and Submission Guidelines; together with a certificate signed by the candidate that the thesis complies with Clauses 48 a) and b). It is a requirement that an electronic copy of the final corrected version of the thesis is lodged with the Australian Digital Thesis Program.

         b) In the case of a JARHDP, candidates shall submit their thesis in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the Memorandum of Understanding.

54.    The supervisor shall provide a report:

a)   advising that the candidate has completed the program  under the direction of the supervisor; and

b)   confirming that the thesis is of sufficient Merit to warrant examination.

55.    In the event that the supervisor does not provide the report required under Clause 54 within two weeks following submission, or that such a report is unfavourable, a candidate may make a request in writing to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) that the thesis nevertheless be accepted for examination. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) shall seek:

a)   the comments of the supervisor on the thesis; and

b)   such other information as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) may require;

and shall determine whether or not the thesis will be accepted for examination.

56.       The candidate shall make the required thesis declaration at the time of submission of the thesis as prescribed by the Committee.

57.    The candidate must have completed any courses required for the degree before the thesis is submitted.

Examination of Thesis

58.    The Pro Vice-Chancellor (or nominee) shall appoint the number of examiners as prescribed in the relevant Schedule.

59.    The names of examiners shall not be disclosed to the student prior to the submission of the thesis, nor released after the examination process is completed unless the examiner(s) specifically approves the release of his/her identity, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Only the Dean, Graduate Studies (or nominee) may communicate with the examiners regarding the examination process while the thesis is under examination. Breaches of this provision in relation to communication with examiners will be referred to the Committee and may be interpreted as misconduct within the terms of University policy.

60.    Each examiner shall submit an independent, written report on the merits of the thesis which shall contain an assessment of the thesis in relation to the stated thesis objectives and as a requirement for a research higher degree. The report shall include one of the following recommendations:

a)     award: the thesis be classified as passed - the examiner may specify this category for a thesis which only contains errors of presentation. The Committee will require that the candidate correct such errors as outlined in the Examiner’s Report to the satisfaction of the Faculty as specified by the Committee, within the timeframe specified in Clause 71; or

b)   require: the thesis be classified as passed conditionally, subject to amendments, as outlined in the Examiner’s Report, being made to the satisfaction of the Faculty as specified by the Committee – the examiner may specify this category for a thesis which requires correction of deficiencies other than errors of presentation, but which are not of sufficient importance to warrant submission for re-examination by the original examiner; such amendments must be made within the timeframe specified in Clause 72; or

c)   revise and resubmit: the thesis be submitted in a revised form for re-examination by the original examiners – the examiner may specify this category for a thesis which requires major, substantive amendment and submission for re-examination by the original examiner within the timeframe specified in Clause 63. In the Examiner’s Report, the examiner shall provide detailed guidance to the candidate to assist revision and the thesis must be resubmitted together with a statement by the candidate outlining the revisions that have been made; or

d)   fail: the thesis be classified as failed, without right to resubmit the thesis, on the basis that a significant amount of additional research work and/or major, substantive revision will not raise the thesis to an acceptable standard.

61.    The Committee shall consider the reports of examiners, and any other recommendations prescribed in the relevant Schedule and shall:

a)   recommend to the Dean, Graduate Studies that the candidate be admitted to the degree subject to any condition that the Committee may impose and submission of the electronic copy and hard-bound copy of the thesis as outlined in Clauses 71 to 75; or

b)   permit the candidate to amend, or revise and resubmit the thesis; or

c)   require the candidate to undertake further oral, written or practical examinations; or

d)   recommend to the Dean, Graduate Studies that the candidate not be admitted to the degree, and that the candidature be terminated.

62.    A candidate will be permitted to amend, or revise and resubmit a thesis for examination once only.

63.    A candidate permitted to revise and resubmit a thesis shall re-enrol as a candidate for the degree. The revised thesis shall be submitted within a period of one year from the date on which the candidate is advised of the result of the first examination, otherwise the candidature shall be terminated by the Dean, Graduate Studies.  A candidate permitted to revise and resubmit a thesis must submit the revised thesis for examination at the same level as previously examined.

64.    Where the examiners’ recommendations are not unanimous, before making any recommendation, the Committee may take one or more of the following actions, namely:

a)   appoint the additional examiner;

b)   appoint an arbiter;

c)   invite the examiners to confer with each other and/or with the Committee, with a view to the presentation of a consolidated recommendation;

d)   direct that the candidate undertake such further examinations either oral, written or practical as the Committee may specify.

Defence of Thesis

65.    Before recommending to the Dean, Graduate Studies that the degree not be awarded, the Committee shall invite the candidate to provide an academic defence of the thesis, in oral and/or written form, in response to the reports of the examiner(s).

Appeals Procedure – Thesis Examination

66.    A candidate may lodge an appeal against the outcome of the examination of the thesis on the basis of process, but not against evaluations in the assessment of the Examiners' Reports, nor against the Committee’s recommendation to the Dean, Graduate Studies.

Appeals Against Classification of Theses as Failed

67.    A candidate whose thesis has been classified as failed may, within 28 days of the date of the letter of notification of the failed classification, appeal in writing against this classification to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).  Appeals will be permitted on the following grounds only:

a)   procedural irregularities in the examination of the thesis or in the conduct of any examination which forms part of the determination of the result. In this case it is necessary for the candidate to demonstrate that an aspect(s) of the examination process, as determined in these Rules, was not appropriately followed and that this caused, or was likely to have substantially contributed to, the award of a fail grade; or

b)   documented evidence of prejudice or bias on the part of one or more of the Examiners.

68.    Upon receipt of an appeal, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) shall review all relevant information to determine if a case exists for reconsideration of the fail classification of the candidate’s thesis. In such cases, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) may resolve that:

a)     the candidate be permitted to resubmit the thesis for examination by a new examiner or examiners; or

b)     the thesis be confirmed as failed.

69.   The new examiner shall examine the thesis and submit a written recommendation to the Committee under the same provisions as the original examiners as prescribed in these Rules.

Award of the Degree and Availability of Thesis

70.    To qualify for admission to the degree a candidate shall have been enrol led and satisfied  the requirements prescribed in the relevant degree Schedule, and in the case of candidates enrolled in a JARHDP, the Memorandum of Understanding.

71.    In accordance with Clause 60a), a candidate awarded the degree is required to correct any errors of presentation as specified by the examiners and to submit a hard-bound copy and an electronic copy of the thesis within one month of official notification of the examination outcome.

72.    In accordance with Clause 60b), a candidate required to make corrections to the thesis to the satisfaction of the Faculty is required to submit a hard-bound copy and an electronic copy of the thesis within six months of official notification of the examination outcome.

73.    Any copies of the thesis submitted by the candidate shall become the property of the University.  The copies are subject to any confidentiality agreements entered into by the University, the candidate and any sponsoring body of the research.

74.    The University will retain any soft-bound office copyies of the submitted thesis until such time as the final hard-bound copy and the electronic copy are submitted. The hard-bound copy will be lodged with the University library. The candidate must lodge the electronic copy with the Australian Digital Thesis Program.

75.    Once the hard-bound copy and electronic copy have been received, the Dean of Graduate Studies makes a recommendation to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), President of Academic Senate and the Vice-Chancellor that the degree be awarded.  A research candidate is deemed to have qualified for the award of the degree on the date the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), President of Academic Senate and the Vice-Chancellor approve admission to the degree under delegated authority from Council.

76.    The copy of the thesis deposited in the University Library shall be available immediately to any person for consultation or copying unless the candidate makes an application to the Dean, Graduate Studies.  The Dean, Graduate Studies shall consider this application, taking into account advice from the supervisor and Head of School, and may determine that the thesis will not be made available without the written consent of the author for a specified period.

77.    Subject to any determination under Clause 76, the Library may supply in any medium, a copy of the thesis upon request to any person or library.

Relaxing Provision

78.    a) In exceptional circumstances arising in a particular case, the Academic Senate, on the recommendation of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), may relax any provision of these Rules.

         b) Candidates enrolled in a JARHDP may be subject to additional or varied provisons as agreed to in the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.

Effects of Changes in the Rules

79.    A candidate shall comply with these Rules which may be from time to time amended or remade by the Academic Senate.  Candidates may apply by exception to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) to be examined under such Rules or Regulations in force at any time during the period of candidature. Where the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) is of the opinion that any candidate has been or may be adversely affected by a change in the Rules since initial enrolment, the candidate may be permitted to continue under such Rules or Regulations in force at any time during the period of candidature and on conditions the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) may prescribe.

Approval AuthorityCouncil
Date Approved31 August 2007
Date for Review31 August 2010
Policy Contact PositionSecretary, Research Committee