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Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Academic Progress procedure

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Status	Historic	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	1st October 2020	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	7th May 2024	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Academic Board	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	23rd September 2020	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	24th November 2021	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Implementation Officer	Matthew Clarke Pro Vice-Chancellor Researcher Development +61 3 924 43979	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive	Julie Owens Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research +61 3 522 73486	This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact	Graduate Research Academy +61 3 924 68268	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

On 1 October 2020 the Higher Degrees by Research Academic Progress procedure was amended to: -make Respectful Behaviour training compulsory for HDR students. This aligns with requirements for coursework students. -Confirmation of candidature: require HDR Students to submit their Confirmation of Candidature documents to a text matching software; ensure all students are given the opportunity to undertake a second Confirmation of Candidature process provide clarity of the Confirmation of Candidature and Progress Support Panel(PSP) process and responsibilities. -Extension of candidature: In response to the Covid-19 impacts, and in consultation with the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research may grant an additional extension of 6 months in exceptional circumstances as defined by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research.

Clauses Amended:Procedure: Clause 5d., 10-15, 18-19, 22, 34b., Sections 6 and 7 and definition