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Information for Continuing Students
Part B: Research and Thesis
Following successful completion of Part A, candidates commence Part B of the program comprising a period of study normally equivalent to between 24 and 36 months of full-time research. During this period, each candidate writes a doctoral thesis. When the thesis is complete, the candidate submits the thesis to be examined. The thesis will be examined by two to three outside examiners who are experts in the relevant field.
The PhD degree is awarded solely on the basis of the examination of the research thesis. While examiners would be aware the candidate has completed coursework requirements, the level of performance in coursework is not taken into account in examining the candidate for the award of the degree.
During Part B, each candidate is expected to present a PhD seminar every year. There are currently three streams of PhD seminars at which students present their work and comment on the work of others. Students are expected to participate in one of these seminars.
Progress milestones in Part B
It is University policy that each candidate's progress be reviewed periodically. In every year of their PhD studies, PhD candidates are required to submit an Annual Plan, which outlines their research plan for the next twelve months, and a Progress Report, which summarises their progress in their research and also discusses difficulties or changes in their research path, if any. The Progress Report and the Annual Plan will form the basis of the student's Annual Review. In addition to these, in the second year, candidates must submit their Thesis Proposal for review. The Thesis Proposal is a description of the research questions to be studied in the thesis, and a discussion of the structure of the thesis and its time plan. The purpose of the Thesis Proposal Review is an assessment of originality, significance, adequacy and achievability of the candidate's thesis plan by the supervisory panel.
Stage of candidature |
Standard milestones for full-time ECONOMICS PhD candidature |
Year 2 |
12-15 months |
Submission of research proposal for consideration by the University’s ethics committee |
18-21 months |
Submission of thesis proposal for review - presentation if required by area
Submission of 2nd research progress report and research plan for the next 12 months (after a panel meeting) |
Year 3 |
30-33 months |
Submission of 3rd research progress report and research plan for the next n months (after a panel meeting) |
34 months |
Notification of intent to submit (at least two months before submission) Identification of examiners |
36 months |
Submission of thesis for examination |
36 months |
Completion of the final ANU Doctoral Experience Questionnaire
Attendance at exit interview with Dean of Graduate Studies |
Thesis Submission and Examination
Please refer to http://info.anu.edu.au/Policies/_REG/Guidelines/PhD_Exam_Theses.asp
Please note that according to University rules, the identity of the examiners are not to be known by the students during the examination process. |
