(1) This Policy establishes the fundamental principles for continuation of candidature for graduate research students at Macquarie University. (2) This Policy should be read in conjunction with the Graduate Research Continuation Procedure and Schedules. (3) Graduate research students are expected to achieve key milestones and maintain satisfactory progress at the level expected for the period of enrolment. This Policy and the Graduate Research Continuation Procedure specify the requirements for monitoring student progress and continuation of candidature for the following degrees: (4) This Policy applies to all: (5) Supervisors and students should discuss the plan for the student’s research and academic development and document the planned research and candidature milestones to achieve satisfactory progress appropriate for that year level. (6) Students are expected to progress their candidature at a satisfactory level to continue in the degree. (7) Progress can be measured as the quality, originality and amount of research completed, by evidence of appropriate levels of independent thinking and problem solving, as well as the ability of the student to communicate research findings at the level expected for the period of enrolment. (8) The academic and research progress of each graduate research student is regularly reviewed at a minimum as outlined in Schedule 1 - Graduate Research Candidature Milestones, as well as progress reporting requirements stated by the Faculty/Department/School. (9) Additional reviews may be requested by a supervisory team with the Department/School Director of Research Training and/or MRes Director/Advisor if a student needs support and is not making progress at a satisfactory level. (10) All students will receive timely and constructive feedback from progress reviews. The University will provide appropriate communication and support following any decision on unsatisfactory progress. (11) Unsatisfactory progress may result in a recommendation of a degree transfer (PhD students only) or Termination of Candidature. (12) The University will report any international students who degree transfer, withdraw or are terminated under Section 19 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and will notify them of any potential impacts under the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018. Students are responsible for following the advice and required actions in their notification. (13) The University will provide clear, equitable, consistent and timely: (14) Students may appeal decisions relating to the termination of their graduate research course (clause 3) in accordance with the Academic Appeals Policy. Appeals on this basis are limited to procedural grounds only. Students have twenty (20) working days to submit an appeal following notification of the decision. (15) Refer to the Graduate Research Continuation Procedure. (16) Nil. (17) Nil.Graduate Research Continuation Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Background
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Graduate Research Continuation Requirements
Principles for Reviews
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Section 3 - Procedures
Section 4 - Guidelines
Section 5 - Definitions
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