Topic outline

  • Review of Progress is considered a major milestone within your candidature and takes place every six months. 

    We recommend HDR students book a time to work through the online form with your Principal supervisor.  Include any delays in progress, personal issues, participation at events/conferences/workshops as well as any other achievements during this review.  Reviews of Progress are a great way to document your progress as well as what you aim to achieve in the following six months of candidature.

    You should, at a minimum, discuss the following with your supervisors:  

    • The current state of your research and/or thesis, including any concerns you have with your progress
    • Any ethics approvals required or obtained
    • Your milestones for the next 6 months, including training activities
    • Your statement of agreement and whether this needs updating

    HDR students will also be required to meet with their Research Degree Coordinator at least once a year to discuss their candidature as part of the Review of Progress policy.

    STEM Research recommend you set up a one note or diary to document challenging times as well as triumphant times, to ensure you don't forget!  

    Students will either be enrolled in a Research Period 1 and Research Period 3 enrolment pattern, or a Research Period 2 and Research Period 4 enrolment pattern.

    Research PeriodDue Date for Major Review of ProgressDate Review of Progress is applied
    Research Period 1May 31stMarch 31st
    Research Period 2August 31stJune 30th
    Research Period 3October 31stAugust 31th
    Research Period 4February 28thDecember 21st


    Important note
    Reviews of Progress will be referred back to should you wish to apply for a variation to your candidature so please ensure you complete them thoroughly.