Higher Degree by Research
Student Progress Report
This report will be referred to in the event of an extension of candidature application being received,
and at other times during the course of your candidature.
USQ Student ID
Candidate’s full name
Current semester and year
Choose semester (drop down list)
Faculty
Choose Faculty (drop down list)
School
Choose School (drop down list)
Choose year (drop down list)
Program
(e.g. Doctor of Philosophy)
Thesis title
Principal supervisor2
Associate supervisor(s)2
Commencement date
Thesis submission due date
Scholarship
(if applicable)
Sponsor (if applicable)
Choose sponsor (drop down list)
In the last six (6) months have you been required to submit an interim
progress report or Academic Intervention Strategy report?
Have you previously been granted Leave of Absence from this Program?
If yes, please list dates:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total units completed (at completion of this semester, including
exemptions). 3
Notes:
1.
Candidates who experience adverse personal or medical events AFTER the census date for the current semester are
encouraged to consider applying to Withdraw without penalty.
2.
Candidates who need to amend their Supervisory Team membership should initiate a ‘Change of Supervisory Team’ form.
3.
This information can be found by logging into UConnect then selecting UDo and Student Centre. Students studying full-time
need to enrol in one four-unit course each semester (Semester 1 and Semester 2). Part-time students need to enrol in one
two-unit course each semester (Semester 1 and Semester 2).
Page 1 of 6
Achievement of Set Targets
Realistically rate the progress you have made in this semester. The following scale relates to the achievement of set targets
outlined below:
1.
Timeline not met
2.
Behind scheduled timeline
3.
Met timeline
4.
Ahead of scheduled timeline
N/A
Not applicable at this stage of candidature (e.g., if this is your first semester of study, it is not expected that
you will be collecting and/or analysing data).
A.
Locating and selecting relevant scholarly readings and/or research literature
1
2
3
4
Candidate’s rating
Supervisor’s rating
B.
Understanding the concepts and/or research literature in your area of study
1
2
3
4
Candidate’s rating
Supervisor’s rating
C.
Written work including proposal, publications, chapter drafts, creative activity, etc.
1
2
3
4
Candidate’s rating
Supervisor’s rating
D.
Development of project design and/or proposal development (Confirmation)
1
2
3
4
N/A
1
2
3
4
N/A
1
2
3
4
N/A
Candidate’s rating
Supervisor’s rating
E.
Data collection
Candidate’s rating
Supervisor’s rating
F.
Analysis and interpretation of data
Candidate’s rating
Supervisor’s rating
G.
Your overall progress
To be making satisfactory progress candidates are required to have met the timelines/milestones expected for their
specific stage of candidature.
1
Candidate’s rating
Supervisor’s rating
Candidate’s comments
Page 2 of 6
2
3
4
Confirmation of Candidature
Candidates are required to complete their Confirmation of Candidature process within the time limits outlined on the
USQ Research website under confirmation process.
Confirmation due date
Yes
Have you completed Confirmation of Candidature?
No
If no, provide reason
Future Milestones
Insert a detailed plan of your progress for the next six (6) months. This can be in the format of a chart, table,
calendar, etc. Documents larger than 1 page should be submitted as a separate file.
Supervision
How frequently do you meet/communicate with your supervisor(s)?
Once a week or more often
Once a month
Once a semester
Once a fortnight
Once every two months
How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your meetings and supervision?
1 = very dissatisfied and 5 = very satisfied
1
2
3
4
5
Frequency of meetings
Usefulness of meetings
Supervisory relationships
Candidate’s comments
Ethics
Does your research involve:
Yes
No
Animals (any non-human vertebrate animal or cephalopod, such as octopus or
squid)
Human participants (individuals, communities, or organisations); human
tissue; or records/data about humans that are not in the public domain)
Any of the following: genetically modified organisms, biologically or chemically
hazardous materials or organisms, or the use of radiation
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, you are required to apply for (and be granted) ethical clearance
PRIOR to collecting any data and/or conducting any experiments. Queries relating to ethical clearance applications
should be directed to the University’s Ethics Officer (email: [email protected]).
Publications
Have you published peer reviewed works related to your study in the past six (6)
months?
ePrints
If Yes, have you submitted to USQ e-Prints?
If you have not submitted, please refer to USQ e-Prints and submit.
Page 3 of 6
Yes
No
Problems or Difficulties
Have you experienced any problems or difficulties that you feel have affected your progress? If so, tick and provide a
brief description below.
Lack of equipment/resources
Financial
Personal
Technical
Work related
Other
Please comment on any circumstances/events which may impact on your ability to complete your studies by your
expected completion date.
Candidate’s comments
Supervisors’ Recommendation (Principal and Associate)
Based on discussions with the candidate, we the supervisors, make the following recommendation:
Candidate is on target with all timelines/milestones. Grade – Satisfactory Progress
Candidate is on target with timelines/milestones; however, minor issues have been identified and plans are in
place to rectify these. Grade – Satisfactory Progress
Minor issues identified in the progress report that may affect current timelines/milestones. Grade – Incomplete
Make-up, student will be required to submit an Interim Report.
Major issues identified in the progress report that may affect current and future timelines/milestones. Grade –
Incomplete Make-up, student will be placed on Conditional Academic Standing and required to submit an
Academic Intervention Strategy Report.
Candidate has made no progress. Grade – Fail, student will be placed on Conditional Academic Standing and
required to submit an Academic Intervention Strategy Report.
Supervisors’ comments
Principal Supervisor and one (1) Associate Supervisor MUST SIGN
Principal Supervisor Name
Signature
Date
Associate Supervisor Name
Signature
Date
Note: Supervisors of Candidates who have identified themselves as Sponsored (see page 1) are required
to complete and sign the last page.
Candidate Declaration



I declare that I have read and discussed the contents of this report with my supervisors.
I agree to abide by the University of Southern Queensland’s academic regulations and policies of the University as
they apply from time to time. I also understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I review the Academic
Regulations, Rules, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines of the University during my period of study, as they are
subject to change.
I acknowledge that USQ collects personal information to assist the University in providing tertiary education and
related ancillary services and to be able to contact me regarding enrolment, assessment, employment or
associated USQ services. Personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without my consent unless
required by law.
Candidate’s Signature
Date
Notes: Sponsored students must complete and sign the progress report summary (last page). This will be
forwarded to your sponsor.
Page 4 of 6
After your Principal and Associate Supervisor have signed the supervisors’ recommendation above, please
submit your progress report electronically to the Faculty Research Office
[email protected].
Associate Dean (Research and Research Training)
Overall Recommendation
Grade to be awarded
SP grade
IM grade
with Interim Report
with AIS
F grade (no progress - AIS)
FNP grade (non-submission of
progress report - AIS)
Comments
Name
Signature
Date
Office of Research Graduate Studies
Grade Awarded
SP grade
IM grade
with Interim Report
with AIS
F grade (no progress - AIS)
FNP grade (non-submission of
progress report - AIS)
Comments
Office of Research Graduate Studies
Signature
Page 5 of 6
Date
This section is completed only by
Sponsored Students
Progress Report Summary
USQ Student ID
Faculty / School
Candidate’s full name
Choose School (drop down list)
Choose Faculty (from drop down list)
Program
Thesis title
Principal supervisor
Commencement date
Completion date
Choose sponsor (drop down list)
Sponsor
Overall progress
1. Timeline not met
2. Behind scheduled timeline
3. Met timeline
1
4. Ahead of scheduled timeline
2
3
4
Candidate’s rating
Supervisor’s rating
Supervisor’s Recommendation
Based on discussions with the candidate, the supervisors have made the following recommendation:
Candidate is on target with all timelines/milestones. Grade – Satisfactory Progress
Candidate is on target with timelines/milestones; however, minor issues have been identified and plans are in
place to rectify these. Grade – Satisfactory Progress
Minor issues identified in the progress report that may affect current timelines/milestones. Grade – Incomplete
Make-up, student will be required to submit an Interim Report.
Major issues identified in the progress report that may affect current and future timelines/milestones. Grade –
Incomplete Make-up, student will be placed on Conditional Academic Standing and required to submit an
Academic Intervention Strategy Report.
Candidate has made no progress. Grade – Fail, student will be placed on Conditional Academic Standing and
required to submit an Academic Intervention Strategy Report.
Signature of Principal Supervisor
Date
Candidate Declaration
I declare that I have read and discussed the contents of this report with my supervisors.
Signature of Candidate
Date
Office of Research Graduate Studies – Grade Awarded
SP grade
IM grade
with Interim Report
with AIS
Office of Research Graduate Studies
Signature
Page 6 of 6
F grade (no progress - AIS)
FNP grade (non-submission of
progress report - AIS)
Date