Completing each milestone

One of the advantages of completing your RHD at UQ is knowing that you will be supported every step of the way. The University’s milestone process ensures that you keep on track and have access to feedback and guidance throughout your degree.   The Milestone Policy is a three stage process designed to enable you to articulate your research to your colleagues and peers and successfully complete your studies within 3 to 4 years (PhD) or 1 to 2 years (MPhil).  Each milestone is scheduled at equal points throughout your program.

Milestone
MPhil
PhD
Confirmation
6 months
12 months
This is your opportunity to explain your research project to your peers. At the end of the confirmation process you should be comfortable with the robustness and viability of your research project. Your academic colleagues will provide you with valuable feedback on how to improve your research questions and proposed methodology. You will also have a clear path to follow towards Mid-Candidature Review.

Milestone
MPhil
PhD
Mid-Candidature Review
12 months
24 months
After completing the majority of your research you should be in a position to undergo the Mid-Candidature Review. At this milestone you should receive comment on your progress to date, the rigour of your research methodology and suggestions for any final experiments or data collection activities. You will discuss with your academic colleagues what you need to do to make the journey to Thesis Review.

Milestone
MPhil
PhD
Thesis Review
18 months
36 months
Do you have a Thesis? This milestone will give you the opportunity to answer this question. By this stage you should have the majority of your thesis written. Your peers will be available to provide you with direction and guidance in the final stages of your project. Comment will be made on the content and structure of your thesis. You will receive suggestions on how to make it ready for submission.

UQ understands that your research project is unique. Therefore, each School and Institute may have its own milestone process, which is tailored to the specific skills development required in your field of research. For more information on your relevant milestone policy please contact your School or Institute.

If you need more time to complete a milestone please complete the Attainment or Extension of Milestone form.

You can find further information on the milestone policy and procedures at: Research Higher Degree Candidature Progression and Development.

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