Status and Details
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HDR Progress Management and Support Procedure
Status
Current
Effective Date
28th October 2025
Review Date
1st January 2027
Approval Authority
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation
Approval Date
26th September 2022
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
Policy Author
Simon Pervan
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
Summary of changes:
• Ethics/Biosafety at Confirmation of Candidature (CoC) – Candidates must provide a statement confirming whether ethics/biosafety approval is required. If required, confirmation of approval or explanation and timeline for approval. If not required, justification and rationale OR approved exemption (if applicable).
• Subsequent Milestones – Candidates must provide evidence that required approvals have been obtained before commencing planned research activities.
• â€~Ethics Pending’ Outcome Removed – Inadequate planning for ethics approval at CoC will result in a â€~Major Amendments’ outcome, requiring a CASP and re-presentation.
• Compulsory Training – Candidates must complete all compulsory modules listed on their Canvas dashboard, replacing the current practice of naming specific modules to future-proof requirements (e.g., inclusion of new training such as sex and consent).
Clauses Amended:Procedure: 13, 16, 18g-h, 54