Research Degrees & Scholarships Office
Regulations, Codes, Policies & Procedures

This section brings together the key regulations, procedure and policy documents that apply to research students at Leeds that are mentioned in the Research Student Handbook and Guide for Research Degree Supervisors. Some of these are specific to research degree candidates, others apply to both taught and research students, and some apply to research students in their role as staff members and active researchers.

Formal Regulations and Codes of Practice
Progress and Monitoring
Thesis Submission and Examination
Complaints, Appeals and Disciplinary Matters
Engaging in research
For supervisors, PGR Tutors and examiners
Staff undertaking PhDs
Other relevant University Codes and Policies

Formal Regulations and Codes of Practice
Code of Practice for Research Degree Candidatures (2011-12) opens in a new window
Faculty protocols for the implementation of the CoP for Research Degree Candidatures opens in a new window

Ordinances and Regulations and Programmes of Study for research degrees and higher doctorates

IPR and student contract opens in a new window
University General Academic Regulations opens in a new window
University Code of Practice on Data Protection opens in a new window
Code of Practice for Postgraduate Research Students Engaged in Teaching opens in a new window
Progression and Monitoring (see also sections 5 and 6 of the Research Student Handbook)
Attendance monitoring guidance (for Research Students) opens in a new window
Attendance monitoring – policy, guidance and examples of good practice for schools opens in a new window
Suspensions/Extensions of Study - Policy opens in a new window
Students enrolling on taught modules (Word) (link to RSA circular August 2011)
Thesis submission and examination (see also section 7 of the Research Student Handbook)
Format for the Presentation of Theses and Dissertations for Higher Degrees opens in a new window
Thesis titles opens in a new window
Guidelines on the Use of Solely or Jointly-Authored Publications within a Thesis Submission (see Annex 1) opens in a new window
Guidelines on Ethesis Preparation, Copyright and Publication opens in a new window

Submission of a thesis in a language other than English opens in a new window
(applies only to candidates registered in the School of Modern Languages & Cultures)

Complaints, Appeals and Disciplinary Matters
General University Disciplinary Regulations  opens in a new window
Student complaints procedure opens in a new window

Procedure Governing the Consideration of Appeals submitted by Postgraduate Research Students following Adverse Academic Decisions ( from Sept 11) opens in a new window
Appeal Pro Forma opens in a new window
Procedures for investigating plagiarism in research degree work prior to and within the submission for a research degree opens in a new window
Guidance document opens in a new window - see also the dedicated Plagarism website opens in a new window

Cheating, Plagiarism, Fraudulent or Fabricated Coursework, and Malpractice in university examinations and assessments opens in a new window (for those programmes with a taught element)
Engaging in Research*

National Researcher Development Framework opens in a new window

Procedures for investigating plagiarism in research degree work prior to and within the submission for a research degree opens in a new window Guidance document opens in a new window

Exploitation and Intellectual Property Rights opens in a new window

Policy on Safeguarding Data opens in a new window and other information about Information security opens in a new window

Research Ethics – policy, good practice and advice, ethical review forms, training opens in a new window
Research Ethics - training and support from SDDU opens in a new window
Code of Practice on Data Protection opens in a new window in particular Data Protection Act 1998 opens in a new window,
Guidelines for Retention of Personal Data opens in a new window and Request Form for Access to Personal Data opens in a new window
Policy on Publication opens in a new window
* for a comprehensive list of policies relating to research see the Research Support website
For supervisors, PGR Tutors and Examiners
Eligibility for Research Degree Supervision opens in a new window
Guidelines on University Procedures and Recommended Best Practice for Members of a Transfer Panel opens in a new window
Eligibility to Act as an Internal Examiner for Research Degrees opens in a new window
Eligibility to Act as an External Examiner for Research Degrees opens in a new window
Criteria for the Appointment of Postgraduate Research Tutors opens in a new window
Staff undertaking PhDs

Arrangements for part-time research degree study at Leeds by members of Leeds University staff opens in a new window
Other relevant University Codes and Policies
Regulations for Use of Library opens in a new window
Conditions for Use of Computer Systems opens in a new window
Use of Electronic Networks and Communications opens in a new window
Equality and Diversity Policies opens in a new window
Code of Practice on Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination opens in a new window
Code of Practice on Whistleblowing opens in a new window
Students with Criminal Records: Policy Statement opens in a new window

Health and Safety for PG students (pdf) opens in a new window
Student Mental Health opens in a new window
Drugs in Brief opens in a new window
Code of Practice on Student Health and Conduct opens in a new window

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