All HDR students are required to submit regular reporting milestones.
Milestone | Timeframe | What is required | How to complete this milestone in ISIS | Review panel |
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Research Integrity Training | 3 months from the start of program | An online exam | https://services.anu.edu.au/training/research-integrity-training | N/A |
First annual plan | 3 months from the start of program | A written report submitted via eforms.Candidate-Supervisor Agreement (PDF, 308kB) is completed as part of this milestone. The annual plan report should include background/literature review, aims and a plan for the first year. Any results that may have been achieved should be included. The annual plan document does not need to be lengthy, up to 5-6 pages maximum. | In ISIS - Research Reports. Candidate-Supervisor Agreement is uploaded into the milestone eform. | N/A |
Thesis proposal review and confirmation of candidature | 12 months from the start of program | As part of this milestone, the candidate submits a confirmation document (up to 15 pages) that provides a detailed review of the thesis proposal, including
As well as the written submission, this milestone has an oral presentation component where students will be asked to present a seminar, followed by questions (15 minutes). Refer to TPR guidelines (DOCX, 19kB) for more details. |
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This seminar is not advertised within the School. HDR Admin team hdr.physics@anu.edu.au will assist with the seminar arrangements. |
Second-year review | 2 years from the start of program | The second-year review includes: A written report by the student. The report should include an introduction into the topic, progress up to date including any publications/publication plans, and a plan for the next year. The report should be discussed with the supervisor(s). Please refer to the written report guidelines (PDF, 64kB). A seminar. This should present the background of the project, the progress of the student's research work and indicate remaining tasks. The seminar is arranged by the Department and advertised within RSPhys. The seminar is open to RSPhys community. Students should contact their Departmental Administrator for assistance with advertising the seminar to the School community. The seminar (student talk) should be 30-40 minutes, followed by questions. An interview with the supervisory panel. The panel should meet as soon as possible after the seminar. It should consider the seminar and hold discussions with the student, which may cover the following:
Supervisory panel's report. The supervisory panel should prepare a written report on the student's seminar and a commentary on proposed future directions. This report can be written directly into the comments section of the milestone eform or uploaded into the eform as a separate document. |
Students who commenced before 2021:
Students who commenced from 2021:
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This seminar is advertised within the School. Your Departmental Administrator will assist with advertising the seminar. Please provide at least a 2-week notice to advertise the seminar. Please send the following information to the departmental administrator:
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Third year report | 3 years from the start of program |
A written report on the progress to date submitted by the student via eforms. Please refer to the written report guidelines (PDF, 64kB). It is a good time for candidates to identify whether the thesis is going to be submitted by standard format or by published works (by compilation). The current RSPhys Thesis by Compilation guidelines (DOCX, 19kB) recommend that a 12-month notice is given if thesis is to be submitted by compilation. |
In ISIS - Research Reports | N/A |
Final oral presentation | 3.5 years from the start of program | A presentation/seminar with the supervisory panel and external assessors. FOP provides an opportunity for the panel to decide (or confirm) that there has been sufficient research and results to form the basis of a PhD or MPhil thesis. The FOP takes the form of a research seminar presenting results to the school community, for open discussion. The panel then meets afterwards to discuss final details and any challenging questions raised by the audience. FOP must be completed prior to the thesis submission as the thesis will not be sent out to the examiners unless FOP has been finalised. | In ISIS - Research Reports. A copy of the presentation should be uploaded as a supporting document. |
This seminar is advertised within the School. Your Departmental Administrator will assist with advertising the seminar. Please provide at least a 2-week notice to advertise the seminar. Please send the following information to the departmental administrator:
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Completion of all of the above milestones is compulsory.
Progress milestones are scheduled for each year of enrolment including the period of program extensions.