Milestones
The University of New England (UNE) uses HDR Milestones to guide and support our candidates through a smooth candidature experience and toward an overall successful thesis submission. These milestones monitor research quality, progress, whilst offering structured feedback from relevant experts in the field. Our processes also allow candidates the opportunity to raise any challenges impacting their progress so that appropriate support and solutions can be provided.
For further information, please refer to the HDR Milestones Policy and the HDR Milestones Procedures.
Doctor of Philosophy Candidature
Master of Philosophy Candidature
Milestone Timelines
Note: If an academic milestone is not planned within a calendar year, an Annual Review must be completed
Milestone dates are indictive only and may vary based on specific candidature variations or scholarship timeline.
Milestone Review Panel
The Milestone Review Panel is responsible for assessing and making determinations as to whether a HDR Candidate has met the relevant criteria to pass a milestone.
Panel Membership will consist of:
- Chair, (Head of School or nominee, or the School HDR Coordinator);
- Principal Supervisor;
- Co-Supervisor(s);
- Discipline Representative*.
The Panel may co-opt additional expertise as required.
* The Discipline Representative (DR) is the panel member who is from the candidate’s disciplinary area who will review the milestone written documentation. The DR may be internal or external to the University and is nominated by the Principal Supervisor or Head of School (or nominee).
Milestone Extensions
You may apply for an extension to your milestone given extenuating circumstances. The Milestone Extension form must be completed and submitted to the Graduate Research School no later than two (2) weeks prior to the originally timed milestone. You may only be granted a maximum of two (2) months extension to the milestone deadline.
If an extension is granted, future milestones and candidature thesis submission due dates will not be changed.
If you are undertaking mandatory coursework as part of your degree, you may be eligible for a milestone extension.
Milestone Forms and Guides
Procedures and guide for HDR candidates:
Additional information for:
Milestone Forms and Reports
Confirmation of Candidature Milestone Report
Mid-Point Review Milestone Report
Thesis Review Milestone Report
Discipline Representative Milestone Report
