Status and Details

Higher Degree by Research Policy

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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	16th April 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	8th December 2028	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research)	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Authority - Admin Changes	University Secretary	The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date	16th April 2025	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.
Unit Head	Michael Friend Pro Vice-Chancellor Research (Performance and Governance)	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Author	Paul Shaw Graduate Research Manager +61 2 6933 4289	This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact	Office of Research Services +61 2 69332578	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

15/10/25 - Internal clause number references corrected.

April 2025 – Editorial changes: amended clause 15 to refer to higher degree procedure, remove details of higher doctorate (formerly 16-18) to higher doctorate procedure. Approved under delegation A9.

March 2024 - Minor change to clause 90, to provide a transfer path for HDR candidates wishing to convert from a professional doctorate to a PhD. Approved under delegation A11.

February 2024 – Amended to include Late Withdrawal (LW) grade implementation – clauses 81, 82. Approved by Academic Senate resolution AS189/11 under delegation A11.

December 2023 – Scheduled review approved under delegation A11. Key changes included updating the approvals to include the new position – Dean, Graduate Research, clarifying the probation requirements and including an option for a lower award at confirmation of candidature.