The Policy on Research Degrees - together with Regulation 2 - sets out University policy on research degree programmes for postgraduate researchers (PGRs), supervisors of PGRs, examiners of PGRs and other University staff with responsibility for PGRs.
, 1,267kb)Policy sections
- Introduction
- The criteria for the award of PGR degrees
- The research environment
- Selection, admission and induction of PGRs
- Supervision
- Responsibilities of PGRs and supervisors
- PGR status and journey
- Progress and review arrangements
- Development of research and other skills
- Evaluation of PGR programmes
- Responsible research
- Assessment
- Dissemination of research results, IP rights and responsibilities
- PGR complaints and appeals
- Research away from York
- Arrangements for non-York PGRs