The Research Student Handbook
This virtual handbook is a guide to the Glasgow Caledonian University research student experience and should be read along with the Regulations and Guidelines.
This handbook will be essential as part of your induction but should also be referred to throughout your Research Student Journey.
These pages listed below will provide an introduction to guidelines and procedures for PGRs and provide links to other relevant information to allow you to make the most of your time here.
Research Integrity
The University is committed to the highest standards of research integrity and good practice in all of its research activities, which is set out in the GCU Research Integrity Policy Statement. The core elements of the Concordat to Support Research integrity are: Honesty, Rigour, Transparency and Open Communication, and lastly, Care and Respect.
Responsible Research in Practice have prepared useful materials on responsible research topics.
Virtual Handbook
Research degrees progression
Essential information and links relevant to Research Degrees Progression.
Learn moreResearch Progression and Awards Boards
Research Progression and Awards Boards consider all matters relating to the progression and awards of research degrees at GCU.
Learn moreResearch Ethics Guidance
Information on the University's research ethics guidance for students and staff.
Learn moreThe research student journey
The PhD Journey poster gives a summary of the key stages in the research degree programme including time frames and requirements at each stage.
Learn morePhD induction
The Graduate School runs an induction event for new PhD students at each intake point within the academic year.
Learn moreAbsences and annual leave
Information on absences and annual leave for research students.
Learn moreRegulations and guidelines
Regulations and guidelines relating to research degree programmes for research students and supervisors.
Learn moreProspective students
Key information for prospective students and guidance on writing a PhD research proposal.
Learn moreVisa Immigration Support and Advice (VISA) Team
If you require a visa as part of your study application, our International Student Support team have prepared this guide to help you with Tier 4 (General) Student Visa submissions.
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