Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for enquiries about document application/interpretation, and a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

HDR Progress Management and Support Procedure

Status Current
Effective Date 20th June 2023
Review Date 1st January 2027
Approval Authority Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation
Approval Authority - Admin Changes Senior Policy Advisor
Approval Date 26th September 2022
Expiry Date Not Applicable
Policy Author Denise Cuthbert
Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Training and Development
Policy Owner Calum Drummond
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation
Enquiries Contact School of Graduate Research

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The effective date is when the latest version of this document took effect, with approved minor amendments. 


The review date is 1 January 2027, which is five years from the major review or initial approval of the document. 


Minor approved amendments 20/06/2023:

SGR has updated wording around CASPS and 2nd milestone attempts, including that 2nd and 3rd attempts must be referred to college for decision (i.e. to allow a subsequent attempt); clarify language and ensure information is in procedure, not just the schedule.



Clauses Amended:Procedure: Clause 14, 69 & 70.