If you are enrolled as a remote graduate research student, you must complete a Minor Review each year due 15 April annually, in addition to your Mid-Candidature Review.
This additional review helps ensure you are making satisfactory progress, even while studying off-campus. It also allows the University to monitor whether your remote study environment – including facilities, resources and supervision – is supporting your research effectively.
Exemptions and extensions
You are exempt from the Minor Review in your first year of remote enrolment if you commenced or transferred to remote candidature in January, February or March.
If you are unable to complete the review by 15 April, your Principal Supervisor must request an extension (maximum one month) by contacting the Graduate Research School.
You are not required to complete the Minor Review if:
- you submit your thesis on or before 15 April
- your candidature lapses on or before 15 April
- you withdraw from candidature on or before 15 April.
All other remote candidates – including those who are full-time, part-time, writing up outside, on Leave of Absence or Study Away – must complete the Minor Review.
How to complete your review
- Download and fill in your section
Download the Minor Review form. Complete the graduate research student sections, reflecting on your progress (or any challenges) since your last progress review. If you have not yet completed a Mid-Candidature Review, report from the start of your candidature. - Consult your supervisors
Share the form with all your supervisors. Arrange a time to discuss your progress, any concerns or delays, and how these have been or will be addressed. - Submit for review
Once all sections are complete, submit the form to your Graduate Research Coordinator or Dean of School for review and certification. - Lodge your form
Email a scanned copy of the fully completed form to the Adelaide University Graduate Research School (AUGRS) at candidature.review@adelaide.edu.au. If required, a confidential statement for the attention of the Pro Vice Chancellor – Graduate Research Training may be provided as a separate attachment.
It is your responsibility to ensure the completed form is submitted to the Graduate Research School by 15 April (or the next working day if this falls on a weekend or public holiday). Please keep a copy of the signed form for your records.
