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CURRENT STUDENTS  
HOME - Current Students  Research Proposal Research Sc... 
Research Proposal  CONFIRMATION OF CANDIDATUREConfirmation of candidature is a University requirement an important milestone for all master by research and doctoral candidates. The purpose of confir... 
      Classification Codes  Australian Standard Research Classifications (required to complete checklists) The  
Research Scholarships  Click here for information on research scholarships for current and prospective students.... 
Research & Specialist Expertise  ... 
Ethics  RESEARCH ETHICS RESEARCH PROJECTS AND ETHICS APPROVAL ECU has a commitment to ensure the conduct of et... 
PhD  Administration of Doctor of Philosophy ProgramsGENERAL PRINCIPLES The faculty appoints at least two supervisors; one is designated as the Principal Supervisor and the other a... 
Master by Research  Administration of the Thesis Component of Master by Research Programs GENERAL PRINCIPLESThe faculty appoints at least one supervisor. Where there are two supervisors one is ... 
Professional Doctorate  Administration of the Research Component of Professional Doctorate Programs GENERAL PRINCIPLESThe research component of a professional doctorate will be no less than one thir... 
Forms, Policies & Guidelines  FORMS POLICIES 
      Forms  Please refer below to the list of commonly used forms in the administration of Master by Research,  
      Policies  Below are policies relating to higher degrees by research candidates. For additional formal university policies please refer to the  
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GENERAL INFORMATION  
HOME  Graduate Research School news and announcements also includes advertisements of Non-ECU, Call For Papers, Conferences, Seminars and Workshops. Take a look at all news and announcements  
Research Work Register  Research Work Register Welcome to the ECU work register. This section allows staff to advertise local ECU research work available for students and also allows ECU research students to make t... 
      Research work available  Experienced Qualitative Interviewers Required The National Prescribing Service is currently undertaking an evaluation of a Generic Medicines Pharmacy Tool Kit to assist community pharmacists... 
      Students Available  Student and Staff RegisterIt's easy to register your details for potential employers, just send an email to grs_activities@ecu.edu.au. ... 
News  All current news stories are available for viewing from here. You can view a news story in full by clicking on them. To view news stories from the past, click on the 'News A... 
      Archive  All archived news stories are available for viewing from here. You can view a news story in full by clicking on them. To view the current news stories, click on the 'News & Events 
Contact Us  Contact UsGeneral EnquiriesGraduate Research School Edith Cowan University 270 Joondalup Drive JOONDALUP WA 6027, AUST... 
Search  If you are having trouble locating the information you need, you can search the GRS website along with other ECU resources using the following search form. To begin your search simply enter your k... 
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Help  If you are having trouble with the ECU Graduate Research School (GRS) website please browse the following information and links to see if they solve your problems. If you are still having trouble ... 


HOMEPAGE  
HOME  Graduate Research School news and announcements also includes advertisements of Non-ECU, Call For Papers, Conferences, Seminars and Workshops... 
About Us  Services & Staff The Graduate Research School at Edith Cowan University provides support to research masters and doctoral students, their supervisors and the Facu... 
Admissions  Higher Degrees by Research Course Admissions Master by Research, PhD and Professional Doctorate AUSTRALIAN APPLICANTS 
      Postgraduate Coordinators  Master by Research and Doctorate Course Coordinators - Semester 2, 2008Faculty of Business & Law Faculty of Computing, Health & Science  
Research Guide  Click here to download a complete copy of Doctoral and Master by Research Guide: Information for Candidates and Super... 
Google Group  GRS@ECU Google Group The GRS@ECU Google Group has been set up to help support Higher Degree by Research students at ECU. It provides a Web interface (Bulletin Board, Discussion Threads and W... 


POSTGRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION  
PGA Constitution  The attached document contains the current ECU PGA Constitution... 
Postgrad Common Rooms  Postgraduate common rooms are available at Joondalup (JO) and Mount Lawley (ML) campuses. The rooms provide postgraduate students with a space on campus to take a break and grab a tea or coffee. The... 


PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS  
HOME - Prospective Students  Reach Your Potential C... 
Transfer  Transfer of EnrolmentIt is possible to apply to transfer your higher degree enrolment from another University to ECU. To do so you will be required to formally withdraw from enrolment at the ... 
Admissions  Admissions... 
      Domestic Applications  Admission Information for 2009Applications for admission are invited from qualified students to undertake a Higher Degree by Research program at Edit... 
      International Applications  Admission Information for Semester 1, 2009 International candidates who wish to apply for admission to ECU as an on-campus student must apply directly throug... 
Faculties & Schools  ... 
Choosing a Supervisor  The Process of Supervision CANDIDATE AND SUPERVISOR The development of an effective working relationship between research candidate and supervisor is vital to the completion of a su... 
Research & Specialist Expertise  ... 
Accommodation  ... 


RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS  
HOME - Research Scholarships  For Prospective StudentsInformation regarding applying for a Scholarship and Admission Postgraduate Research Scholarships Mid-Year round 2009 - details ... 
Prospective Students  Australian students research scholarshipsAPPLICATIONS FOR APA/ECUPRS 2009 ROUND - NOW CLOSED 
      Australian Students  Research Scholarships PhD & Master by Research Scholarships - Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) and ECU Postgraduate Research Scholarships (ECUPRS) ECU and Commonwealth Governme... 
      International Students  PhD & Master by Research Scholarships for International Students - Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EIPRS) & ECU International Stipend (ECUIS) 
            How to Apply  How to Apply for an Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship:Closing Date: 31 August for commencement in 2009 Applicants must undertake the following step... 
      Coursework & Honours  Click here for information on scholarships available to honours and postgraduate coursework students.... 
Current Students  Research Scholarships - current studentsInformation for ECU students currently holding a research scholarship:  
      Forms  Research Scholarship Forms - current studentsFor specific scholarship allowances refer to the  
      Forms - APA(I)  APA(I) Scholarship Forms - current studentsMany applications for a variation to an Australian Postgradute Award (Industry) require approval from the Aust... 
      Conditions  Research Scholarship ConditionsThe documents below are the current conditions for ECU Postgraduate Research Scholarship, Endeavour IPRS and Australian Postgradate... 
      Travel on Scholarship  Travel on Scholarship - Conditions & Application ProcessAll enrolled research students conducting data collection, field work or conference presentations interstate or overseas should seek  
      CTS Scholarships  Commercialisation Training Scheme The CTS allows you to:Complete your research degree AND a graduate certificate tailored to your research project;Expand the commercialisa... 
Other Student Support  Other student supportThe following websites may provide useful information on other funding opportunities and support both within ECU and outside of the University.... 


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SUPERVISORS & EXAMINERS  
HOME - Supervisors & Examiners  Supervisors Examiners 
Supervisors  Roles of Principal, Associate and Adjunct Supervisors and Appointment of Supervisors PRINCIPAL SUPERVISOR The Principal Supervisor will contribute in an academic, mentoring and admin... 
Examiners  Information for Thesis Examiners EXAMINER ANONYMITY The Research Students and Scholarships Committee does not withold the names of examiners from candidates unless expressly request... 


THESIS PRODUCTION  
HOME - Thesis  Submission Options  
Submission Options  The formats your thesis may take are summarised in Rule 52: Formal Requirements of Theses (refer to Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules) 
Thesis Preparation  Preparation of the Thesis SCOPE AND LENGTH OF THE THESISThe level of award, length of research program in semesters of study, discipline, and research methodology all affect the leng... 
Format & Presentation  GENERAL GUIDELINESThe following outlines the essential requirements for formatting theses at Edith Cowan University. The purpose is to ensure theses meet requirements for binding, examinatio... 
The Examination Process  Conditions relating to the assessment of theses are contained in Part VI Division 4 of the Edith Cowan University Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules, available at:  
Appeals  Appeals Against Determinations of the Board of Examiners A candidate who is aggrieved by the determination of the Board of Examiners may appeal against that determination. A notice of appeal... 
Access to Theses  Preparation and Submission of Digital ThesesFrom 2006 higher degree by research students are invited to submit an electronic version of their final thesis (in addition to the required bound c... 
Planning & Undertaking Research  CONFIRMATION OF CANDIDATURE Confirmation of candidature is a mandatory requirement for all master by research and doctoral candidates. Confirmation is dependent on receiving formal approval ... 


TRAINING & RESOURCES  
HOME - Training & Resources  Training Events  
Training & Events Calendar  ... 
Research Support Contacts  Faculty Research Consultants  
      Faculty Consultants  Faculty Based Research Consultancy ServicesA half time Research Consultant is attached to each Faculty. Business and Law Dr Sandra Pereira is acting in this position [emai... 
      Faculty Academic Writing  Faculty Based Academic Writing Consultant ServicesA half time Academic Writing Consultant is attached to each Faculty. Faculty of Education and Arts  
      Faculty Library Teams  ... 
Resources for Researchers  Faculty Research & Higher Degree Offices Business & Law  
      EndNote  What is EndNote? EndNote is a database for storing and retrieving references that works with MSWord to create correctly formatted citations and reference lists. It can also act as an inte... 
            Getting the Software  Getting the Software On Campus EndNote is available as part of the Standard Operating Environment suite of software at ECU. We are currently in the process of upgrading to EndNote ... 
            Help/FAQ  Help Learning to Use EndNote EndNote vX1 Download the EndNotevX1 Notes from the bottom of this page. These have been designed specifically for ECU users and cover the ma... 
            Output Styles  Ouptut Styles What is an Output Style? Output Styles are sets of instructions which EndNote uses to format your references in the style of your choice. EndNote vX1 comes with more... 
            Connect/Import  Online Search It is possible to download electronic records straight into EndNote from catalogues and databases (which observe a particular protoco... 
            Thesis bibliographies  Producing a Thesis with EndNote EndNote can save weeks of time over the course of a research degree and result in a more accurate Reference List and citations. Library It is best ... 
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