Charles Sturt University
Higher Degree by Research Candidates
Information Guide
Contents
| Welcome | Welcome to CSU. About the HDR Guide |
| Key Staff | HDR Supervisors, Faculty Associate Deans & Sub Deans, Research Office staff |
| HDR Governance & Regulations | Regulations & Governing Committees |
| University Mission & Research Profile | Current Mission, Strategy & Plans of CSU |
| Initial Steps in Your Candidature | Step by Step Guide to Getting Started in your Candidature |
| Your Supervisory Team | Working with your Supervisory Team and understanding the General Expectations and Responsibilities |
| Responsibilities of HDR Candidates | General Expectations and Responsibilities of Students |
| Probation & Key Milestones | Key Milestones Expected and Probation Conditions |
| Research Support Services | Details and links to Research Support Services and Resources to Help You |
| English Language Support | An English Skills Advisor can help you improve your English Language Skills |
| Fee Support | Fee Paying, Non-Fee Paying & Funding Available |
| Travel Grants | Assistance with Travel Costs |
| Operating Funds | Assistance with Other Costs |
| Scholarship Opportunities | Scholarship Schemes |
| Professional Development | A myriad of PD (professional development) to support HDR candidates and Researchers |
| Timeline for Completion | Candidature completion time expectations |
| Research Proposal | A plan for your research |
| Research Code of Conduct | An Important Guide to be used throughout a Candidate's Research Career |
| Ethics | Ethics and Safety Requirements and how they relate to the Research Proposal |
| Literature Review | A literature review summarises, interprets, and critically evaluates existing "literature" |
| Progress & Progress Reports | Your plan for progressing your HDR |
| Writing Your Thesis | The Nature of the Thesis |
| Intellectual Property | You own the Intellectual Property which you invent |
| Library Services | Library Services offer Professional Development, Support Services & Resources |
| Copyright | Information & Resources to understand the Implications of Copyright |
| Utilising IT | A range of Services & Resources to Support Candidates |
| Binding & Submitting Your Thesis | Guidelines and Services |
| Presenting Your Thesis | Presentation Guidelines & Rules |
| When Things Go Wrong | Dispute Resolution & Grievance Procedures |
| Leave of Absence | Seeking official Leave of Absence |
| Changes to Your Supervisory Team | Information in case there are changes to Your Supervisory Team |
| Faculty Forums | Opportunities to meet with Your Faculty |
| Appointment of Examiners | The Appointment Process |
| Examination | The Examination Process & Examiners Reports |
| Graduation Requirements | Requirements following Examination |
| Graduation | Information about Graduation Services |
| Publication & Authorship | You are morally and ethically obliged to publish from your research |
| Useful references | To help You on Your HDR Journery |
| What's Next | Where to from here ? |
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HDR Essentials |
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| The Research Office (home) | The Home page of the Research Office |
| Associate & Sub Deans (Graduate Studies) | A list of the Associate & Sub Deans (Graduate Studies) and their responsibilities |
| Associate & Sub Deans (Research) | A list of the Associate & Sub Deans (Research) and their responsibilities |
| Policy & Procedures | Links to Key Policies & Procedures for Researchers, Research Candidates & Supervisors |
| Forms & Guides | Links to Forms & Guides for Researchers, Research Candidates & Supervisors |
| Administration Matters | Assistance with Administration Matters |
| Research Code of Conduct | The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research |
| Academic Manual | Regulations which apply to your HDR candidature |
| Research Ethics & Safety | Comprehensive Resources which include the Legislation, Regulations & Policies that must be followed by all of the CSU's Researchers |
| Committees | A number of Committees are specifically involved in governing research and HDR programs at CSU |
| Key Contacts | A list of Key Contacts |