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(1) This policy supports the management of HDR candidature at the University of New England. (2) The University of New England supports the equitable and transparent management of HDR Candidates. (3) This policy applies to (5) UNE aims to support HDR Candidates through a timely and successful completion of their HDR candidature in the best interests of the candidate. (6) The administration of this Policy and associated Procedures is governed by the following principles: (7) Admission to higher degree by research programs shall be in accordance with the admissions criteria set out in the relevant HDR course rules published in the Postgraduate Research section of the (8) (9) (10) International candidates on a student visa are usually required to maintain a full-time enrolment while studying in Australia. An international candidate seeking to vary their type of attendance must check the requirements of their visa and consult with the UNE International Office. (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Concurrent UNE degree/s must have relevant approvals from the: (17) The University has the right to refuse a request for a concurrent enrolment. (18) Once enrolled, (19) This support is provided by both Faculties and Schools. The level of support provided to (20) (21) (22) (23) All supervision changes must be in accordance with the supervisor registration levels noted in the HDR Supervision Policy. (24) (25) All candidates are entitled to: (26) (27) The University has the right to refuse a request for a leave of absence. (28) (29) (30) (31) A (32) (33) International (34) (35) Prior to the end of an approved leave of absence, (36) (37) (38) (39) All (40) International candidates on a student visa seeking to extend their candidature should check the requirements of their visa and consult with the UNE International Office. (41) The University has the right to refuse a request for an extension. (42) (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (48) (49) (50) A (51) Applicants wishing to transfer from another University to UNE may so do in accordance with the HDR Admission and Enrolments Policy (52) (53) (54) (55) The maximum period of candidature for Masters by Research candidates is two years FTE. (56) The maximum period of candidature for Doctoral Candidates is four years FTE. (57) (58) (59) The University reserves the right to charge tuition fees to all (60) (61) (62) Cotutelle or Joint Award candidates’ enrolment may be terminated if the Graduate Research School are satisfied the Cotutelle/Joint Award terms and conditions and/or requirements can no longer be fulfilled. (63) (64) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research may vary a HDR Higher Degree Research Candidature Manangment Policy, where appropriate. (65) Records relating to any action or decision made under this policy and associated procedures must be retained in the University’s (66) All information generated during the course of any proceeding conducted under this policy must be managed in accordance with the Privacy Management Rule. (67) The Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 29 of the University of New England Act 1993 (NSW), makes this University Rule. (68) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, is authorised to make procedures and processes for the effective implementation and operation of this policy, and to publish as associated documents any tool that will assist with compliance. (69) Policy Administrator for this policy is the Director Governance and University Secretary, who is authorised to make minor administrative updates to this policy. (70) (71) This policy is consistent with all legislative standards and regulatory frameworks, including the Higher Education Support Act (HESA), the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF), the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act) and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students. Further information regarding compliance obligations is available via the Compliance Register. (72) This policy operates as and from the Effective Date. Previous policy relating to HDR candidature management are replaced and have no further operation from the Effective Date. (73) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this policy, the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer may approve an exception to this policy where the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer determines the application of the policy would otherwise lead to an unfair, unreasonable or absurd outcome. Approvals by the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer under this clause must be documented in writing and must state the reason for the exception. (74) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research (DVCR) will report on HDR Candidate management to the Research Committee at each meeting of those Committees, and to the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer on the operation of, and compliance with this policy and subsequent procedures. (75) ‘Admitted HDR Candidate’ – means a candidate who has been admitted to an HDR course at UNE and who is entitled to enrol in candidature or has completed candidature in an HDR program, and is under examination. (76) ‘Co-supervisor’ – means additional members of the supervisory team. (77) ‘Enrolled HDR Candidate’ - means an HDR candidate who is enrolled in an HDR program at UNE. (78) ‘Cessation’ - means the ending and/or stopping of. (79) ‘Arrears’ - means finances and/or debts owed. (80) ‘Withdrawal’ - means a complete discontinuation of studies. (81) ‘Concurrently’ - means at the same time. (82) ‘Applicants’ - means a prospective candidate who makes a formal application for admission. (83) ‘Accrued’ – means received or accumulated in regular or increasing amounts over time. HDR Candidature Management Policy
Section 1 - Overview and Scope
Top of PageSection 2 - Policy
Part A - Policy Principles
Part B - Enrolment
Attendance Type (Study Load)
Attendance Mode (Study Mode)
Concurrent Enrolment
Part C - Minimum Facilities
Part D - Change of Supervision
Part E - Ethics and Research Training Arrangements
Part F - Leave Entitlements
General Leave Provisions
Leave of Absence
Personal Leave
Parental Leave
Internship Leave
Returning from Leave
Part G - Extension Entitlements
General Extension Provisions
Extension of Candidature
Extension of Scholarship
Extension of Tuition Fee Offset
Extension of Milestone
Part H - Transfers
Transfer
Transfer to/from Other Institution
Change of Enrolling School or Faculty
Change of Project Scope
Minimum/Maximum Period of Candidature
Part I - Cessation of Candidature
Withdrawal
Termination of Candidature
Part J - General Matters
Relaxation of a Rule
Part K - Confidentiality and Record-Keeping Requirements
Records Management
Confidentiality
Section 3 - Authority and Compliance
Authority
Compliance
Section 4 - Quality Assurance
Section 5 - Definitions (specific to this policy)