Research forms
Please note that if a form has an associated set of guidelines these are located with the form. If you cannot find the document you require, please also check the Policies and procedures page.
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- Admission
- Annual Progress Report (APR) information, including link to online form
- Candidacy (Research Students)
- Conference Support
- Consultancy
- Curriculum Vitae (VC) Template - Higher Degree by Research
- Curtin Research Fellowship Reporting
- Degree by Supplication (Staff Only)
- Digital Thesis Submission
- Enrolment and Changes to Enrolment / Extension of Time to Submit Thesis
- Essential Facilities (includes reference to Consumables and Fieldwork)
- Ethics: animal and human
- International Sponsored Student Report (ISSR) information, including link to online form
- IP Commercialisation
- Laboratory space application
- Leave of Absence (for Students)
- Leave Arrangements (for Supervisors)
- Register of Supervisors
- Research Institute/Centre Establishment EOI
- Research Funding
- Research Proposal (Doctoral Coursework Students)
- Scholarship Forms - Higher Degree by Research
- SCRIPT Database
- Staff Forms - University Associates, Thesis Examiners and Confidentiality
- Termination of Enrolment
- Thesis Examination (Research Students)
Admission
- Application for Admission - Higher Degree by Research form
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion. - Application for Admission to a Doctoral Higher Degree by Coursework form
(This form is for applications for the Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy only)
For further information see the "Admission" section of the Guidelines for research students
Candidacy (Research Students)
Coursework Students, please use the Submission of Research Proposal form.
- Application for Candidacy/Conversion of Candidacy form (Including Advice to Applicants)
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion.
- Preparing Your Application for Candidacy
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Request for Extension of Time to Submit Application for Candidacy form
- Chairperson's Report on Candidacy Seminar form (Used by Enrolling Areas within the Curtin Business School. Use by other Faculties/Enrolling Areas is Optional.)
- Variation to Candidacy Details/Nomination of Examiners form
(Including options for Change of Thesis Title, Thesis Committee and Examiners)
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion.
For further information see the "Applying for Candidacy" section of the Guidelines for research students.
Conference Support
NOTE: Funds may be available until December 2012 to support conference attendance by Master of Philosophy students but this will be at the discretion of each Faculty. Master of Philosophy students are encouraged to apply for conference support using the Application for Conference Support - Doctoral Students and applications shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Consultancy
For the following consultancy forms, please login to the SCRIPT database and go to Tools and Downloads or contact your Faculty Consultancy Coordinator if you do not have SCRIPT access:
- Form A General Procedures University Consultancy 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form B Commercial Consultancy Flowchart 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form C University Consultancy Approvals 01-01-2005 issue 2.0.doc
- Form D Consultancy Costing Model Spreadsheet Template 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form E Consultancy Costing Model 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form F Freq Asked Quest (FAQ) Commercial Consultancy 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form G Community Service Consultancy Flowchart 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form H Agreement for Community Service Consultancy 01-03-2004.doc
- Form I Private Consultancy Flowchart 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form J Notific of Intent to conduct Private Consultancy 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form K Annual Statemt of Cons Activity Private Consultancy 12-04-2008 issue 1.1.doc
- Form L Freq Asked Quest (FAQ) Private Consultancy 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form M Request to use Project Proposal Database 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
- Form N Community Service Letter Template 01-01-2005.doc
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Community Service Cons 01-01-2005 issue 1.0.doc
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Template - Higher Degree by Research
Curtin Research Fellowship Reporting
- Performance assessment criteria and process
- Head of enrolling area confidential report pro-forma (for mid-term and full performance reviews)
- Annual performance review report pro-forma
- Mid-term performance review report pro-forma
- Full performance review report pro-forma
Degree by Supplication (Staff Only)
For Staff of the University undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy/Masters Degree by Submission of Published Work:
(see Section 19 of Rule 10: Doctoral Degrees by Research or Rule 11: Master's Degrees by Research)
- Advice for Examiners - Doctor of Philosophy
- Advice for Examiners - Masters (by Research)
- Copyright and Release of Thesis for Examination
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion. - Digital Thesis Submission (as required by Rules, Section 18(b))
- Examination Report - Doctoral (Example Only)
- Examination Report - Master's by Research (Example Only)
- Guidelines for Thesis Production (Thesis by Publication, Creative Production Theses, Preparing a Thesis for Examination)
- Thesis Examination Report of Chairperson
- Submission of Thesis for Examination Information
- Thesis Title Page Details (Including two title page examples)
- Variation to Details/Nomination of Examiners form
(Including options for Change of Thesis Title, Thesis Committee and Examiners)
In accordance with Section 18(b) of Rules 10 and 11, research students shall submit the final version of their thesis in digital format to the Library in accordance with the Guidelines for the Submission of Digital Theses of Higher Degree by Research Students in addition to the required number of hard copies.
- How to include your Curtin thesis in espace@Curtin - Curtin's institutional repository (Library Instructions)
- Guidelines for the Submission of Digital Theses of Higher Degree by Research Students
- Form for the Submission of Digital Theses of Higher Degree by Research Students
- Link to espace@curtin - Curtin's institutional repository
- Copyright Guide for Research Students: What you need to know about copyright before depositing your electronic thesis in an online repository (via the Open Access to Knowledge (OAK) Law Project website)
- How to find theses written by master and doctorate students from Curtin and around the world (Library instructions)
- Contact: Digital Thesis Team via Library-Theses@curtin.edu.au or +61 8 9266 4022.
For further information see the "Thesis Preparation" section of the Guidelines for research students
Enrolment and Changes to Enrolment / Extension of Time to Submit Thesis
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Enrolment/Change of Enrolment form
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Request for Extension of Time to Submit Thesis
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion.
- Request for Extension of Time for Amendment and/or Re-submission of Thesis
- Variation to Candidacy Details/Nomination of Examiners form (Including options for Change of Thesis Title, Thesis Committee and Examiners)
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion.
For further information see the "Enrolment" section of the Guidelines for research students
Essential Facilities (includes reference to Consumables and Fieldwork)
- Essential Facilities for On-Campus Higher Degree by Research Students
- Essential Facilities for Off-Campus Higher Degree by Research Students
- Consumables and Fieldwork Expense Application for Higher Degree by Research Students form (Optional)
The Application for Conference Support for Doctoral Students mentioned
in the Guidelines can be downloaded from this webpage - see Conference
Support.
NOTE: Funds may be available until December 2012 to support conference attendance by Master of Philosophy students but this will be at the discretion of each Faculty. Master of Philosophy students are encouraged to apply for conference support using the Application for Conference Support - Doctoral Students and applications shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Ethics
Animal research ethics
Candidates should view the animal research ethics page before completing forms.
- AEC_Application to Undertake Research Involving Animals [.docx 93 kB]
- AEC_Application to Undertake Teaching Involving Animals [.docx 94 kB]
- AEC_Application for Renewed Approval [.doc 145 kB]
- AEC_Application for Observational Study [.doc 119 kB]
- AEC_Amendment form [.doc 95 kB]
- AEC_Report on Adverse Event [.doc 104 kB]
- AEC_Report on Completed Project [.docx 52 kB]
- AEC_Modes of Operation [.pdf 80 kB] (guidelines for filling in forms)
- AEC_Annual Animal Return Guidelines [.pdf 82 kB] (guidlines for filling in Tables 1-4)
- Animal Facility (Building 300) Space Allocation Application Form [.doc 60 kB]
- AEC_Register for Animal Use Competency Application [.doc 137 kB]
Human research ethics
Candidates should view the human research ethics page before completing forms.
- HREC_Application for Ethical Approval of Research Involving Humans (Form A) [.docx - 94 kB]
- HREC_Application for Renewal of Approval or Amendment Request (Form B) [.docx - 31 Kb]
- HREC_Application for Renewal of Approval or Amendment Request for Low-Risk Research (Form B for Low Risk Research) [.docx 31 Kb]
- HREC_Application for Approval of Research with Low Risk (Ethical Requirements) (Form C) [.docx 52 kB]
- HREC_Guidelines for Form C Application [.docx 59kB] (must be included when submitting Form C Application)
- HREC_Adverse Event Notification Form [.pdf 67kB]
- HREC_Application Procedures and Guidelines [.pdf - 80 kB] for students and supervisors for all applications for Ethics Approval of Research Involving Humans
- HREC_Guidelines for a Two Tier Ethics Approval System [.pdf 57 kB] for research ethics coordinators (second tier) reporting to HREC (first tier)
- HREC_Ethics Checklist [.doc 113 kB] for students and staff to advise of the major types of ethical issues in your research
- HREC_Form A - Additional Co-investigator page [.docx 34 kB]
IP commercialisation
Laboratory space application
- Laboratory space application form
- Facility Manual: Building 300 (authentication required)
Leave of absence (for students)
For further information about Leave of Absence, Annual Leave or Sick Leave see the "During Candidacy" section of the Guidelines for research students
Leave Arrangements (for Supervisors)
Register of Supervisors
- Register of Supervisors of Higher Degree by Research Students Policy and Procedures
- Application for Entry to the Register of Supervisors form (.pdf) (as listed under Section 8 of the Policy and Procedures)
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion. - For queries related to a current registration Upgrade (Level 2 to Level 1) or Amendment (Masters to Doctoral & Masters), please email Graduate.Studies@curtin.edu.au.
- View the list of Registered Supervisors
Research Proposal (doctoral coursework students)
Research students, please use the Application for Candidacy form.
- Submission of Research Proposal form
(Including Advice to Applicants) - Request for Extension of Time to Submit Research Proposal form
Research centre/institute establishment EOI
Research funding
Pre-Award
- Research Project Application Tool (RPAT) [excel - 592KB] - This document assists researchers to calculate their budgets correctly and provide important data needed to register a funding proposal with the Office of Research and Development (ORD). Please note that the preferred method for costing and registering research projects is via the Research Project module of the SCRIPT database (online RPAT). For more information on obtaining access to the Research Project module please see the SCRIPT database web page.
In the meantime, to access the excel RPAT document please enter your staff id and password to access the document then, when the security warning box comes up, select Enable Macros. This document should be accompany any applications for funding submitted to the Office of Research and Development (except for internal grants, ARC and NHMRC schemes). - Cost Recovery Waiver/Reduction Request Form [doc - 34.5KB]
- ARC Discovery Projects EOI form - 2011 [.doc - 41KB]
- ARC Linkage Projects EOI form R1 - 2011 (for funding to commenced in 2012) [.doc - 42KB]
- ARC Linkage, Infrastructure, Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) EOI form 2012 WA Strategic Proposals (for $ in 2013) [.doc - 79KB]
- ARC Linkage, Infrastructure, Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) EOI form 2012 Curtin Lead (for $ in 2013) [.doc - 80KB]
- ARC Linkage, Infrastructure, Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) cash commitment form [.doc - 37KB]
- Certification Form for ARC applications - please contact the Research and Development Officer responsible for your Faculty in the Office of Research and Development.
- ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) NOI form 2011 (for $ in 2012) [.doc - 55Kb]
- Certification Form for NHMRC applications [.doc - 15KB]
Post-Award Matters
- Expenditure Certification form
- Standard Terms and Conditions for Contracted Research - please contact the Research and Development Officer responsible for your Faculty in the Office of Research and Development to discuss the most appropriate contract template for your project
For more information on obtaining and managing research funding at Curtin please view the Grants page.
A number of key resources are also available on the Tools and Resources page.
Scholarship Forms - Higher Degree by Research
- Referee Report form (for APA/CUPS, IPRS/CIPRS applications)
- Referee Report form (for all other scholarship applications, as required)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) template (submitted as part of an Application for Admission)
- Visit the Scholarships website for details about upcoming scholarships and to access application forms
For Curtin Staff
- List of Field of Research Codes (from ABS website as at 24 August 2011)
SCRIPT Database
You must log in to SCRIPT for other SCRIPT-related forms and guidelines.
Staff Forms - University Associates, Thesis Examiners and Confidentiality
- Registration of a University Associate for the Purposes of Supervision of Higher Degree by Research Students, including a Confidentiality and Compliance Agreement for University Associate for the Purposes of Supervision of Higher Degree by Research Students
- Confidentiality and Compliance Agreement for Thesis Examiners for Higher Degree by Research Students
- For other forms for staff visit the Human Resources website
Termination of Enrolment
- Guidelines for the Process of Termination of Enrolment of Higher Degree by Research Students
- Termination of Enrolment of Higher Degree by Research Students form
Thesis Examination - Research Students
For further information see the "Examination Process", "Thesis Preparation" and "Submission of Thesis for Examination" sections of the Guidelines for research students.
For Doctoral and Master's (by Research) Degrees:
- Advice for Examiners - Doctoral Higher Degree by Research Students of Philosophy; Science Education; Mathematics Education; Public Health; International Health; Education; Petroleum Engineering; Business Administration and Creative Arts
- Advice for Examiners - Masters Higher Degree by Research Students
- Application for Appointment of an Adjudicator
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Copyright and Release of Thesis for Examination
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion. - Copyright - Sample letter requesting permission to reproduce material in a thesis (Library)
- Digital Thesis Submission (as required by the Rules, Section 18(b))
- Examination Report (Example only)
- Formatting Your Thesis - "Surviving IT" Workshops are held on working with styles and long documents in Word (View details on the Seminars page)
- Guidelines for Best Practice in Thesis Examination
- Guidelines for Thesis Production (Thesis by Publication, Creative Production Theses, Preparing a Thesis for Examination)
- Thesis Declaration (Example of correct wording and format)
- Thesis Examination Report of Chairperson
- Submission of Thesis for Examination Information
- Thesis Title Page Details (Including two title page examples)
- Variation to Candidacy Details/Nomination of Examiners form
(Including options for Change of Thesis Title, Thesis Committee and Examiners)
This form is able to be completed electronically! [More info...] When you open the form you will see grey fields where you can enter your answers. Please click in the field or use the "tab" key to advance to each field within the form. Once you have entered your answers please print the form and forward to the relevant person/area for further completion and/or signature. You may also complete some fields then save the form and return to it later for final completion.
