(1) These Rules may be cited as the Graduate Research Rules. (2) These Rules commence on 27 October 2023, under Resolution CNL 23/35. (3) These Rules are enacted to outline the admission and orientation, enrolment and progression, supervision, assessment (thesis examination), awards and graduation, discontinuation and exclusion, monitoring and review, and connected matters of Graduate Research Degrees at Macquarie University (the University). (4) The Rules apply to the following Schedule of Graduate Research Degrees at the University: (5) The Council of Macquarie University makes these rules under section 29 of the Macquarie University Act 1989 and Part 10 of the Macquarie University By-law 2005. (6) In these Rules: (7) To be admitted to Candidature for any Graduate Research Degree of the University, the applicant must meet the requirements referred to in the Graduate Research Admissions Policy in force at the time. (8) The University will offer induction and orientation programs for Graduate Research Students covering codes of conduct, ethics, occupational health and safety, intellectual property and any additional matters that are necessary for the type of research to be undertaken. (9) A program of study of a Graduate Research Student is to include the submission of a thesis embodying the results of the student’s work, of which at least half must have been completed whilst an enrolled student in a Graduate Research Degree at Macquarie University. (10) In special cases, the University may approve work done conjointly with other persons, provided the University is satisfied as to the student’s part in the conjoint research. (11) A Graduate Research Student shall pursue an approved program of advanced study and research by supervised study, either within the University or outside the University as governed by the Offsite Research Enrolment Policy in force at the time. (12) A candidate for a Cotutelle or Joint PhD will be required to conduct research at Macquarie University and the Partner University. (13) The requirements for continuation of Candidature (enrolment) in Graduate Research Degrees is specified by the Graduate Research Continuation Policy and Graduate Research Continuation Procedure in force at the time. (14) The University will assess progress in Graduate Research Degrees at minimum once per year through the Annual Progress Report process for Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy, and Faculty specific processes as specified in the University Handbook for Master of Research and Master of Public Health (Research) in force at the time. (15) A Graduate Research Student may vary their enrolment in the Graduate Research Degree by application for change in attendance (Full-time/Part-time) or a period of leave, as specified by the Higher Degree Research Variations to Candidature Policy in force at the time. (16) The transfer of enrolment between Graduate Research Degrees is governed by the Higher Degree Research Degree Transfer Policy. (17) The period of enrolment for a: (18) Graduate Research Students may seek extensions of enrolment beyond the maximum period of Candidature specified in clause 17, in accordance with the Higher Degree Research Variations to Candidature Policy in force at the time. (19) Thesis submission prior to the minimum period of enrolment may be considered in exceptional circumstances, in accordance with the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy in force at the time. (20) Each Graduate Research Student must be supported by continuing supervisory arrangements for the duration of their enrolment at Macquarie University. (21) The minimum standards for appointment of Supervisors of Graduate Research Degrees is governed by the Higher Degree Research Supervision Policy and Higher Degree Research Supervision Procedure in force at the time. (22) Supervisors are appointed only where enrolled Graduate Research Students can be provided with a study environment of research activity or other creative endeavour or enquiry. (23) All examinable work for Graduate Research Degrees specified in clause 4 of these Rules must be examined by at least two (2) assessors with international standing in the field of research, who are independent of the conduct of the research, competent to undertake the assessment, do not have a conflict of interest and are external to the University. (24) Outputs arising from Graduate Research Degrees, for example, theses, dissertations, exegeses, creative works or other major works, must contribute to the development of the field of research, practice, or creative field, and for doctoral degrees must demonstrate a significant original contribution. (25) The requirements for the preparation, submission and examination of Graduate Research theses at Macquarie University are governed by the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy and Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Procedure in force at the time. (26) Any of the Degrees referred to in clause 4 of these Rules may be conferred by the Council on a candidate who has complied with the requirements of these Rules to the satisfaction of the Academic Senate. (27) The candidate for a Joint PhD will be eligible for the University award of a Joint PhD on satisfying the requirements of both universities. The award Testamur, or equivalent, will normally contain the crests of both universities. (28) The Bachelor of Philosophy is an approved Exit Award for the Master of Research. A candidate who wishes to discontinue study in the Master of Research may elect to qualify with the Bachelor or Philosophy provided the requirements of the Exit Award have been met. (29) A Graduate Research Student’s enrolment may be discontinued in accordance with the Higher Degree Research Variations to Candidature Policy in force at the time. (30) If a Student Withdraws or Candidature is ceased: (31) A Graduate Research Student enrolment may be terminated in accordance with the Graduate Research Continuation Policy and Graduate Research Continuation Procedure. (32) The University and its governance structures will monitor trends in rates of retention, progression and completion of Graduate Research Student cohorts to enable review and improvement. (33) The University will ensure that Graduate Research Students have opportunities to provide feedback on their research training experience to inform institutional monitoring, review and improvement activities. (34) The University will provide supervisors of Graduate Research Students with the opportunity to review feedback on their teaching and research supervision. The University will offer support to supervisors to enhance supervision when appropriate. (35) Complaints, grievances or allegations of misconduct relating to Graduate Research will be dealt with in accordance with the Macquarie University Research Code Complaints, Breaches and Investigation Procedure, the Student Conduct Rules and Procedures, or the Complaints Resolution Policy for Students and Members of the Public and related Procedures. (36) Any notice to a Student will be given by email to the Macquarie University issued student email account. (37) In clause 36 a reference to a “notice” is to any notice or other communication and includes, any notice which these Rules require or authorise to be served on any person. (38) Nil.Graduate Research Rules
Section 1 - Preliminary
Name of Rules
Commencement
Purpose
Scope
Authority
Definitions
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Part A - Substantive Provisions
Admission and Orientation
Enrolment and Progression
Supervision
Assessment (Thesis Examination)
Awards and graduation
Withdrawal and Termination of Enrolment
Monitoring and Review
Complaints, Grievances and Allegations of Misconduct
Part B - Miscellaneous
Notice
Section 3 - Schedules and Associated Information
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