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Why do I need to be accredited? |
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Research supervisors of PhD, MPhil and Masters by research candidates at Monash are required to have accreditation if they wish to be main or co-supervisors of HDR applicants. These details are checked during the admission process. In some faculties, staff can be an associate supervisor (25%) until accreditation is awarded. |
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How do I get accredited? |
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There are 3 ways to become an accredited Monash supervisor.
1. Complete the 9 modules of the Level 1 Monash research supervisor accreditation program by attending a Level 1 one-day workshop which is held about 3 times each year and attending a Mock Advisory Panel (a 2 hour seminar, Module 8b).
Put your name on a waitlist for Level 1 workshop or waitlist for Mock advisory panel.
You will be emailed when dates are set.
Complete remaining modules and send signed application form at http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/research/staff/supervision/accreditation07.rtf to Monash Research Graduate school (MRGS)
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2. Follow the "apprenticeship model" by undertaking the role of an associate supervisor in a candidature from initial enrolment through to submission of thesis and successful award of degree, attend a doctoral examination advisory panel, then apply for an exemtion from attendance at the Level 1 workshop http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/reserach/staff/supervision/exemption.doc and send to MRGS
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3. If at distant campuses or otherwise disadvantaged, complete the 9 modules of the Level 1 Monash research supervisor accreditation program by
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Can I supervise a student before I’m accredited? |
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In most faculties you can supervise as an associate supervisor 25%.
Faculty of Arts requires staff to undertake an induction with the Associate Dean Graduate Research. |
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What is covered in the Level 1 workshop? |
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A description of modules is in the document at: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/research/staff/supervision/accreditation07.rtf |
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How often are the workshops held? |
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This is determined by demand and numbers on the waitlist. There are about 3 MRGS Level 1 workshops each year. Faculty of Medicine also run workshops with the same modules.
Waitlist for MRGS Level 1 Workshop
For Faculty of Medicine workshops email Dr Jennifer Scott with your name, department/institute and phone number (also dept of honorary appointment if appropriate). The Faculty workshops are held twice a year (June and Oct/Nov). Both Faculty or MRGS workshops cover some of the 9 modules in the accreditation program but vary slightly. |
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When is the next workshop? |
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The next level 1 workshop |
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I’ve finished the workshop and the Mock Advisory Panel.
What do I do now? |
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Complete the remaining modules as described on the application for accreditation form at:
http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/research/staff/supervision/accreditation07.rtf and send the form with signatures where indicated, to MRGS.
A certificate of accreditation will be sent to you and the faculty will be notified of your accreditation |
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I supervised a PhD student at another university.
Will I be accredited at Monash? |
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Staff who have supervised a doctoral student from start to successful completion at another institution can apply for an exemption from the Level 1 workshop. They may still be asked to complete some modules of the accreditation program to familiarise themselves with Monash procedures. (eg attend a doctoral examination advisory panel, read the chapter on examination procedures at Monash and the overview of Monash policy.) |
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How many students can I supervise? |
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See the "Overview: Research Supervision Accreditation" page |
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