Doctor of Philosophy - Mathematics.pdf - School of Mathematics and ...

WORK TO BE COMPLETED BETWEEN
ADMISSION AND CONFIRMATION OF
CANDIDATURE
Quality expectations:
Timing
Assessment process
School/Institute expectations for PhD
Candidate is expected to be prepared to
answer questions on the progress of
their project, to defend their approach, to
provide details of proofs or numerical
calculation and research plan if
requested.
Interview takes place following oral
presentation
The Confirmation Committee interviews
the candidate and the Advisory Team,
both separately and together. The
Principal Advisor completes the metrics
on the Attainment of Milestone form
http://www.uq.edu.au/gradschool/downloads/rhd/milestoneattainment.doc
, which is then sighted
and signed by candidate, and forwarded
to the School PGAO for final review by
School PGC.
Written Feedback
Format
Timing
Note: it is the responsibility of candidate
to ensure that their Principal Advisor
completes the Attainment of Milestone
form, and to bring/send the completed
and signed form to the School PGAO
Candidate is sent a copy of the
Confirmation Committee report, with a
copy to School PGAO, and is also
shown the Attainment of Milestone form
after completion by the Principal
Advisor.
Within two weeks of Confirmation
presentation
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