Policy: Higher degree by research - supervision
Purpose
This policy defines the University’s expectations of supervisors and supervisory panels for Higher Degree by Research (HDR).
Overview
ANU is committed to excellence in supervision of HDR candidates. This policy outlines the key principles that govern supervision of higher degree by research candidates.
Scope
This policy applies to all members of supervisory panels involved in the supervision of HDR candidatures, and is to be read in conjunction with the Research Awards Rule.
Policy statement
- ANU is committed to the highest standards of excellence in supervision of HDR candidates. Underpinning this commitment are the principles of:
- Distinction in research, scholarship and teaching.
- Integrity of all those involved in the supervisory relationship.
- Respect between all parties - candidates, supervisors, and staff of the University.
- Commitment to embed candidates within disciplinary and/or thematic communities.
- Joint responsibility with candidates to establish respectful relationships and constructive partnerships.
- Fostering successful outcomes that provide benefits to the candidate, supervisors, the University and society.
- Ongoing enhancement of supervisory practice and student experience.
- Each HDR candidate receives supervision in the form of a supervisory panel, comprising a Primary Supervisor and Associate Supervisors, and a Chair of Panel either from that group or as an additional member. The panel comprises at least three people for a PhD or professional doctorate and at least two people for an MPhil.
- The supervisory panel provides knowledge, expertise, planning, and support for candidates to enhance the student experience and assist them towards successful completion.
- Supervisory panel members involved in the supervision of candidates develop their supervisory practice through both formal professional development and informal mechanisms
- All members of supervisory panels maintain any supervisory registration requirements of the University.
- Supervisory panels have a responsibility to abide by the Australian Code of Responsible Conduct of Research principles including those relating to Intellectual Property and publication.
- Supervisory panels have a responsibility to act within all relevant legislative framework requirements, including the:
- Research Awards Rule (in respect of all candidates);
- Discipline Rule;
- Academic Integrity Rule; and
- Education Services for Overseas Students Act (in respect of international candidates).
Information |
Printable version (PDF) |
| Title | Higher degree by research - supervision |
| Document Type | Policy |
| Document Number | ANUP_012812 |
| Version | 5 |
| Purpose | This policy defines the University expectations on supervision for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Students. |
| Audience | Students-Graduate-Coursework, Staff-Academic-Research |
| Category | Academic |
| Topic/ SubTopic | Students - Higher Research Degrees |
| Effective Date | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Next Review Date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Responsible Officer: | Dean, Higher Degree Research |
| Approved By: | Vice-Chancellor |
| Contact Area | Office of the Dean, Higher Degree Research |
| Authority: |
Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, 2018 : NHMRC Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 Discipline Rule 2021 Academic Integrity Rule 2021 Research Awards Rule 2021 |
| Delegations | 79 |
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On 9 April 2021, the ANU Council assigned authority to approve academic policy to the Academic Board.
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