Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Unit Head and document author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

HDR Award Rules

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Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 18th December 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 18th December 2029 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority University Council The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 6th December 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Officer Simon Moss
Dean of Graduate Research
The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive Eileen McLaughlin
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Sustainable Futures)
The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact Simon Moss
Dean of Graduate Research

Graduate Research School
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Following significant University consultation since December 2023, a suite of revised HDR procedures was endorsed by the University Research Committee on 31 July 2024. The revised procedures seek to address previous ambiguities, streamline processes, and better reflect contemporary practice in Higher Degree Research.

Clauses Amended:Rule: All