Application to Transfer to Doctoral Candidature
Candidate Name:
Student ID:
School / Institute:
Transfer to:
PhD
or
Are you currently in receipt of a scholarship?
Professional Doctorate
Yes
or
No
Information for candidates
This form is only for current University of Tasmania Research candidates
Living Allowance Scholarship holders: the maximum duration of your scholarship is advised in your scholarship
conditions of award. Some scholarships may not be extended. Please check your scholarship conditions
Tuition Fee Scholarship holders: the maximum duration of your fee scholarship (if applicable) is advised in your Offer of
Candidature. Some fee scholarships may not be extended. Please check your Offer conditions
Please note: If you have an external sponsor or an externally funded scholarship please provide evidence that the
sponsor or scholarship provider has agreed to continue providing support following the transfer
Applications to transfer received after 18 months (equivalent full time) enrolment in a Masters by Research qualification
may not be approved and the candidate may be advised to complete the Masters qualification
The Dean of Graduate Research reserves the right to request additional information for this application
Supervisor Support
Please comment on the candidate’s suitability for doctoral study and the level of progress so far. Comment should also
be made about the revised research plan. Attach additional pages if required.
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Transfer Criteria
The following criteria have been met;
The research topic is suitable for doctoral study
Appropriate resources are available for doctoral study and the supervisors are eligible to supervise the candidate
at the proposed degree level
The candidate since commencing a Master’s degree has produced a substantial piece of work that has been
assessed, in accordance with disciplinary norms, to be of a doctoral standard. The basis for this assessment is;
An independent examination by a reviewer who is external to the university and has no association with
the university (evidence of this assessment must be included with this application) OR,
The publication of a piece of peer reviewed work (evidence of this assessment must be included with
this application)
The Research plan has been reviewed and updated. The research project can be completed within the remaining
maximum permitted candidature time for the proposed degree.
Endorsements
1. Candidate - I have reviewed and updated my research plan with my supervisory team and wish to apply for transfer to
doctoral study.
Signature:
Date:
2. Supervisors the application to transfer to doctoral candidature is supported
Name (Print)
Signature
Date
3. Graduate Research Co-ordinator - I support the changes as proposed.
Name (Print)
Signature
Date
4. Head of School - The school is able to support the changes as proposed
International Candidates Only:
Fee arrangements on Candidates Masters Offer will continue at PhD/Professional Doctorate Level
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Yes
No
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Name (Print)
Signature
Date
Please email the completed application and any attachments to:
Arts, Business, Law (ABL) Research Hub
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Humanities
Social Sciences
Tasmanian College of the Arts
Business and Economics
Australian Innovation Research Centre
Law
Tasmanian Institute of Learning and Teaching
Email: Research.ABL@utas.edu.au
Mail: ABL Research Hub, Private Bag 84, Hobart, TAS,
7001
Location: The Old Warden’s Lodge, Building 39, Sandy Bay
Domain Research Hub
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Health Sciences
Medicine
Menzies Research Institute
Email: Research.Domain@utas.edu.au
Domain Research Hub, Private Bag 23, Hobart, TAS, 7001
Location: Medical Science 2 Building, 17 Liverpool Street,
Hobart TAS 7001
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
Email: GRM.IMAS@utas.edu.au
Mail: IMAS Graduate Research, Private Bag 129, Hobart,
TAS, 7001
Location: 20 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point, TAS, 7004
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Science, Engineering & Technology (SET)
Research Hub
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Land and Food
Architecture and Design
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
Engineering and ICT
Email: Research.SET@utas.edu.au
Mail: SET Research Hub, Private Bag 55, Hobart, TAS, 7001
Location: Life Sciences Building, Room 352, Sandy Bay
Northern Research Hub
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Education
Institute for Regional Development (IRD)
Australian Maritime College (AMC): National
Centre for:
o Marine Conservation & Resource
Sustainability
o Maritime Engineering and
Hydrodynamics
o Ports and Shipping (Maritime Business
and International Logistics)
Email: Research.North@utas.edu.au
Mail: Northern Research Hub, Locked Bag 1410,
Launceston, TAS, 7250
Location: Building A, Level 1, Room 176, Launceston
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