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Centre for Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation
The procedure can vary depending on the English language proficiency of
the student.
- Week 1: Welcome and induction of student at first week of
student arrival by supervisor and research coordinator
- Week 2-6: Allow student 2-6 weeks settling-in time, during
which period student will be allocated office space, a computer, uni
log on computer access, library, printing and photocopying facilities
- Week 6-10: Meeting between student and supervisor(s) to
discuss broad areas of research within the Centre and also to consider
students interest. Following this meeting student is requested to
conduct a preliminary literature search and prepare a discussion
paper. Student-Supervisor meeting, discussion and planning about the
research proposal. Supervisor advises the student how best to prepare
the literature search including its relevance to the proposed
research.
- 3-6 months: Developing research proposal- Draft proposal
ready at about 4 months. Student constantly works with supervisor(s)
and prepares the proposal. During this period student has regular
meetings (on a weekly basis) with the supervisor.
- Student presents a seminar about his/her proposed research to
staff and students of the centre
- When the principal research supervisor approves the proposal, it
is forwarded to research degree coordinator (RDC) for review.
- Once RDC approves then is forwarded to Division Dean, Research
Education.
In terms of assessing the research proposal, a considerable reliance is
placed on the expert knowledge of the principal research supervisor in
deciding whether the proposal is sound, achievable within the time frame
of 3 years and ready to be lodged. The role of RDC is more of a
facilitator and ensures the proposal is submitted in time. The RDC
examines the proposal which may include discussion with student and
supervisor depending on the necessity.
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