Milestone 2: Mid-candidature review
The aim of this milestone is to ensure that the candidate's project is developing appropriately and identify outstanding issues that may impact on progress.
It is assumed that at this stage, most of the research work has been undertaken.
At confirmation, the candidate demonstrated that they had a viable research proposal which they were capable of undertaking, and that they had the resources and support to conduct the research. At mid-candidature, the emphasis is now on demonstrating that the research project has been (for the most part) realised and is on track for successful completion by the due date. Furthermore, the candidate should establish a feasible plan of action for completion within the set timeframes.
Timing
- PhD: 9–12 months after confirmation for full-time candidates, 18–24 months for part-time candidates.
- MPhil: 4–6 months after confirmation for full-time candidates, 8–12 months for part-time candidates.
Deliverables
- Compilation of publications since last milestone. If there are no publications arising then you will need to provide a 10 page progress report on work done since confirmation.
- List of presentations since last milestone. If no conference presentations have arisen then the student may present a school seminar. All seminars should also be advertised publicly via the ITEE Research Officer via rao@itee.uq.edu.au
- Plan to complete thesis.
- Dialog with the Chair and the other members of the Review Committee
- The Review Committee consists of the candidate's advisory team (including all associate advisors) and is chaired by the person who chaired the Confirmation Committee. The appropriate Research Division Leader and/or the Postgraduate Coordinator may also sit on the Review Committee at the request of the candidate and/or advisory team.
HDR candidates are expected to arrange their own room/Zoom bookings. Please do so via the UQ Library website and/or via the ITEE Research Officer via rao@itee.uq.edu.au.
Assessment process
- Completion of the School Mid-Candidature Form.
- Student to provide a detailed plan to complete thesis.
- Student to provide a detailed progress report (if applicable).
- Student to present a research seminar (if applicable) which the Chair of the Review Committee should be notified of.
- Formal interview with the candidate, hosted by the chair of the Review Committee.
- Completion of milestone attainment request in the Candidature Management Portal. Please ensure you upload the above supporting documents into the portal as attachments to your request.
Recommendations
- Milestone achieved.
- Extension of milestone.
- Review of candidature as per Graduate School guidelines.