Graduate Research School Thesis Examination My Milestones

My Milestones

Thesis information for Examiners

Confirmation of Candidature Review

Confirmation of Candidature (CoC) should occur between 6 and 12 months for full-time candidates (or 12 and 24 months for part-time candidates).

Mid-Candidature Review

Mid-candidature should occur at the 2-year full-time or (4 year part-time equivalent) of your candidature.

Thesis information for students

Pre-Completion Review

Pre-Completion should occur 3 months (FTE) before your expected thesis submission.

Milestones FAQ's

  • Earlier is better. Three to four weeks minimum
  • Students should ideally allow 2-3 weeks for advisors and committee members to organise their availability.
  • MPhil candidates generally have a six-month milestone expectation.
  • PhD candidates should generally aim for completion within 6-9 months full-time equivalent.
  • Newer PhD candidates may have a due date extending to 12 months.
  • Go to Forms → Responses.
  • Status indicators include:
    • Draft = not submitted.
    • In Progress = being processed.
    • Completed = workflow finished.
  • Students can also download forms and use filters to locate submissions
  • No. Students do not complete the Mid-Candidature evaluation form.
  • This is now completed by the Primary Advisor.
  • Students can access completed training through Skills JCU.
  • Recent module attendance records take time to process. If completion records have not flowed into Skills JCU, students should contact GRS.
  • If records appear incorrect, students should contact GRS for assistance.

Yes. The PDAP is mandatory for both PhD and MPhil candidates as part of the Confirmation of Candidature requirements.