Policy: Higher degree by research - candidature
Purpose
To specify the expectations of a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidate.
To set out the principles underpinning the expectations and dimensions of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidature.
Overview
Candidates have ultimate responsibility for their candidature. The University has responsibility for supporting candidates throughout their time with the University, through the provision of appropriate supervision and resources. This document outlines the broad responsibilities of candidates and the University within that framework.
Scope
This policy applies to all current HDR candidates, and is to be read in conjunction with the Research Awards Rule, the Policy: Higher degree by research – supervision and other HDR policies, procedures and guidelines.
Policy Statement
- ANU is committed to the highest standards of excellence in research training of HDR candidates. Underpinning this is a commitment to the ANU values and the principles of:
- Distinction and excellence in research, scholarship and teaching.
- Academic integrity and collegiality of all those involved in the supervisory relationship.
- Respect between all parties - candidates, supervisors, and staff of the University.
- Commitment to create disciplinary and/or thematic cohorts among candidates and academic staff.
- Accountability to the investment of time, funding, infrastructure and resources to support research training.
- Candidates, supervisors and representatives of the University follow the requirements of the Research Awards Rule and the ANU HDR policy framework.
- There is joint responsibility between candidates and supervisors to establish productive, professional and collegial relationships, with the mutual aim of supporting the candidate to achieve the best outcome for the candidate’s development as a researcher.
- The candidate is responsible for meeting the formal requirements of their program, taking the initiative to address emerging challenges and opportunities, seeking to maximise productivity.
- The candidate and their supervisor are jointly responsible for monitoring and ensuring progress of the candidature.
- Candidates are responsible for compliance with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the ANU Policy: Responsible conduct of research. This includes obtaining research ethics approvals where necessary.
- Candidates complete milestones as required in the Procedure: Higher degree by research – candidature.
- Candidates must notify the University of changes to their circumstances that affect any aspect of their candidature and the University’s ability to support them (see Procedure: Higher degree by research – candidature).
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| Title | Higher degree by research - candidature |
| Document Type | Policy |
| Document Number | ANUP_012808 |
| Version | |
| Purpose | To specify the expectations of a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidate |
| Audience | Students-Graduate-Research, Staff-Academic-Research, Students-Graduate |
| Category | Academic |
| Topic/ SubTopic | Students - Higher Research Degrees |
| Effective Date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Next Review Date | 24 Jun 2030 |
| Responsible Officer: |
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Training) |
| Approved By: | Academic Board |
| Contact Area | Graduate Research Office |
| Authority: |
Research Awards Rule 2021 Research Awards Rule 2021 |
| Delegations | 0 |
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