Information for current postgraduate research students
Postgraduate Research Handbook
Guidance and practical advice for research students and supervisors; a set of guidelines for good practice in supervision and research.
PGR Opportunities Hub
Support for your personal and professional development as a postgraduate researcher in the College of Social Sciences - training, internships and funding opportunities.
Research ethics
The ethical review process for all College of Social Sciences students and staff undertaking research.
Annual Progress Review
Guide to the Annual Progress Review process and access to the forms you'll need.
Postgraduate Research Funding Terms and Conditions
The Terms & Conditions that apply to postgraduate research funding administered by the Graduate School
Training and development
Access to opportunities for training and development in research skills, teaching and more.
PGR publishing
Start publishing at the University of Glasgow, and get experience of journal management and editing.
Thesis submission, alternative format and examination
Steps in the process for submitting your thesis for examination as well as the forms you'll need.
Absence requests
When and how you can request to to be away from your studies at Glasgow University.
Quick links
Glasgow University research resources:
Forms & Requests
Overview - what form or request to use
Absence from the University
Please submit requests through the UofG Helpdesk. Please see Guide to requesting an absence from the University via UofG Helpdesk.
You are advised to contact your supervisor and School PGR administrator before submitting the online form to discuss the best course of action if your request is of sensitive nature or if you are unsure about the appropriate length of your absence.
Please contact the Graduate School with any questions or concerns.
Requests can be submitted for:
- Approved Leave of Absence for Annual Leave (applicable to all PGRs)
- Medical Leave during Thesis Pending (thesis-pending PGRs only)
- Research Furth of Glasgow* (full/part time PRGs only)
- Suspension of Studies (full/part time PRGs only)
Supplementary forms and information:
*Research Furth Requests: Please note that any UK travel involving a flight or an overnight stay, and all international travel must also be registered with the insurance team via the University Travel Portal (GUID log in required). The Travel Process Flowchart helps to explain the process and please find further details via the Business & Study Travel Policy.
Annual Progress
Annual Progress Review forms are accessed by Students via a link on MyCampus and by Academics via a link on the Staff homepage.
Access to the APR online system will be available from March 2023 and APR reviews and outcomes should be completed by the end of May 2023.
Each School will invite students to complete their assessment section according to their own timetable. Please look out for notices from your School Administrator.
The Postgraduate Research Handbook provides information regarding Annual Progress and further system guidance including training materials can be accessed via Annual Progress Review.
Supplementary forms and information:
- Additional Annual Review Form
- Annual Progress Review Guidelines
- Completion Plan
- Data Management Plan (for those in first year only)
- Data Management Plan Guidance (for those in first year only)
- Online APR (example form - for reference only)
- PGR Code of Practice
- Postgraduate Research Handbook
- Thesis Pending Review Form
First year PGRs should ensure the following mandatory courses are completed ahead of the APR:
- PGR Research Integrity
- Introduction to Research Data Management for PGRs
- Equality and Diversity Essentials
- Information Security Awareness
- Introduction to GDPR
Thesis Submission
Submission forms:
- Intention to Submit
- Intention to Submit - Guidance Notes
- Access Declaration Form - to be included with the final submission of thesis only.
Extension to Thesis Submission Date Applications:
- Application for Extension to Thesis Submission Date must include a Completion Plan
- Application for Extension to Thesis Submission Date - Guidance Notes
- Completion Plan
Committee of Examiners:
- Nomination of the Committee of Examiners
- Nomination of the Committee of Examiners (for members of staff)
Alternative Format Thesis:
- PGR Application for Alternative Format Thesis Submission
- PGR Author Declaration & Contribution Form
- PGR Alternative Format Thesis Guidance
Submission Procedure:
Word Count and Formatting:
- MPhil Word Count - Information for Students
- PhD Word Count - Information for Students
- Thesis Formatting Guidelines
Supplementary information:
- Senate Office Student Policies including Appeals, Conduct and Complaints
Please allow ten working days for all forms to be processed by the Graduate School.
Other
For supervisors and examiners
PGR supervisors
Advice on supporting research students and access to information and forms
PGR examiners
Information for PGR examiners including guidance and forms for the thesis examination process, fees and expenses.
If you cannot find the information you are looking for from the above sections, please contact the Graduate School.