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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 and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC) The ANZSRC is the c... 
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  
      Guidelines  ... 
Postgraduate Profiles  STUDENT PROFILES... 


GENERAL INFORMATION  
HOME  Graduate Research School news and announcements also includes advertisements of Non-ECU, Call For Papers, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Scholarships. 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  Research Assistant, Commercialisation Office - Casual Work The Commercialisation Office sits within ECU’s Office of Research and Innovation (ORI). It exists to help bridge the gap betwee... 
      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 Building 8 Room 427 (8.427) Edith Cowan University 270 Joondalup Driv... 
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... 
Sitemap  If you are having difficulties locating the information you need you can use the sitemap to locate it. Below you will find a listing of all major pages for the ECU Graduate Research School site along ... 
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 ... 


HDR SOAR CENTRE  
HDR SOAR Centre  Support Opportunities Advic... 
Services Offered  Services Offered in the HDR SOAR Centre The services offered in the HDR SOAR Centre are designed to assist HDR students in becoming active members... 
Ambassador Profiles  Mt Lawley SOAR Ambassadors Joondalup SO... 
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Become a SOAR Ambassador  Become a SOAR Ambassador APPLICATIONS CLOSED for SEM 1, 2010. Applications for SEM 2, 2010 will open i... 
Contact  Contact the HDR SOAR Centre SOAR Centre Mount Lawley Building 3, Room 3.142 (08) 9370 6398 Email: SOAR@ecu.edu.au SKYPE: ECU_SOAR_Centre_ML ... 


HOMEPAGE  
HOME  Graduate Research School news and announcements also includes advertisements of Non-ECU, Call For Papers, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops 
About Us  Graduate Research School Services and Staff The Graduate Research School at Edith Cowan University provides support to research masters and doctoral students, t... 
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 1, 2010Faculty of Business & Law Faculty of Computing, Health & Science  
Research Student Guide  This publication is currently under review. The 2009 Handbook may be used for Semester 1, 2010. Click below to download a copy of "Doctoral and Master by Rese... 
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 2010Applications for admission are invited from qualified students to undertake a Higher Degree by Research program at Edit... 
      International Applications  Admission Information for Semester 1, 2010 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  ... 
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RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS  
HOME - Research Scholarships  For Prospective Research StudentsInformation regarding applying for a Scholarship and Admission Australian ... 
Prospective Students  Australian students research scholarshipsAPPLICATIONS FOR APA/ECUPRS 2010 ROUND - 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) and ECU International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EC... 
            How to Apply  How to Apply for an Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS) or an ECU International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (ECU-IPRS): Closing Date: 31 August  
      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 commercialisati... 
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.... 


STUDENT PROFILES  
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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... 


SURVEY RESULTS  
Survey Results  iPREQ 2008 In the second semester of 2008, the GRS administered an electronic survey to 503 in-progress postgraduate research students (similar to a national survey distributed to research... 


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  
      Other Useful Resources  ... 
GRIP  GRIP (Graduate Research Induction Program)GRIP is a new online induction training program for all commencing research candidates at ECU. The program is designed to provide information and sup... 


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