HDR09-Confirmation of Candidature - Part 1 - Guide to Completing the Form

Sep 15, 2026

HDR09-Confirmation of Candidature - Part 1 provides instructions for HDR research degree candidates to complete required candidature steps with Charles Darwin University. It outlines timelines for Part 1 completion, including the supervisor charter completion and online research integrity training, plus the RDM training certificate submission for eligible commencements. The guide explains how candidates, principal supervisors, and the research office interact through section completion, checkboxes, signatures, submission rules, saving options, and post-signature document sharing.

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Guide to Completing this Form

Candidate actions and submission rules

Workflows and authorisations

Section 1: Details of the Candidate

HDR Student and HDR Supervisor responsibilities

Beginning the candidature and planning

HDR09-Confirmation of Candidature-Part 1 For Research Degree Candidates. The Confirmation of Candidature is to be completed in 2 parts: Part 1: Completion of The Charles Darwin University Supervisor Charter Epigeum-Research Integrity, Second Edition-Online Training Modules RDM Training certificate ( students who commenced from 08 July 2024) Due with 3 months of course commencement Part 2: Research Proposal and Oral Presentation – Due 6-12 months after course commencement This form is to be completed to complete Part 1: Completion of The Supervisor Charter, Epigeum-Research Integrity, Second Edition-Online Training Modules and RDM Training certificate. GUIDE TO COMPLETING THIS FORM HDR Candidates please complete section 1: " Details of the Candidate" Then once you have read, understood, and agreed with the conditions, please tick the check box, sign the form, then please submit. The form will then be submitted to your principal supervisor who are also required to agree to the conditions stated. Progress on this form can be saved and completed at a later stage. When selecting 'save and continue later', a link will be emailed to you, that enables you to return to complete the form. Once you press submit you will not be able to change your answers. This form is best viewed on a computer. If you are viewing on a phone or tablet, please view the pdf copy here instead. Workflows: Workflows have been enabled with this form to facilitate authorisations and signatures as follows: 1. Candidate completes Section 1-submits to Principal Supervisor 2. Principal Supervisor completes Section 2-submits Research Office 3. Research Office to process form. A copy of the form will be sent to both candidate and supervisor after both have signed. Please take the time to thoroughly review and discuss it with your supervisor(s) before submission. For queries about the process, or difficulties using the form, please contact the Candidate Progression Coordinator by phone at +61 8 8946 7289 or by email at [r](r esearch.degrees@cdu.edu.au)[ ](r esearch.degrees@cdu.edu.au)[esearch.degrees@cdu.edu.au](r esearch.degrees@cdu.edu.au) Section 1 : Details of the Candidate Name of Candidate * Student Number * Candidate Email Address * Faculty or School name * Course * Doctor of Philosophy Masters by Research Principal Supervisor Name * Principal Supervisor Email * The Charles Darwin University HDR Supervisory Charter HDR Student Discuss the primary rights and responsibilities of an HDR student, to ensure a positive candidature. HDR Supervisor Discuss the primary rights and responsibilities of a Principal Supervisor. These roles may be shared through the members of the supervisory team. Beginning the candidature: Ensure that you understand the responsibilities of each of your supervisors, and the time commitments they will make, for the duration of your candidature. Ensure that communications between all members of the supervisory team and the student are coordinated, and the level of involvement of all supervisors is determined and documented in conjunction with the student. Discuss and agree with your supervisor/s a method of working together throughout the candidature. Discuss the frequency of meetings, feedback, and email protocols. Discuss and agree with the student a method of working together throughout the candidature. Discuss the mode of meetings, schedules for the submission of written work and the timing of feedback. Tell your supervisors about your academic background, with regard to methodological, epistemological and ontological assumptions and expectations. What is your level of information literacy expertise? Consider what training and professional development you may need. Tell your student about your methodological, epistemological and ontological preferences. Consider how your background may impact on the supervisory process or the researc

FAQs

What must HDR candidates complete for Confirmation of Candidature Part 1?

Candidates must complete the Supervisor Charter, the Epigeum-Research Integrity online training (Second Edition), and provide the RDM Training certificate for students who commenced from 08 July 2024.

When does Part 2 (Research Proposal and Oral Presentation) need to be submitted?

Part 2 is due 6–12 months after course commencement.

What happens after the candidate submits the Part 1 form?

After submission, the form is reviewed and required to be agreed to by the principal supervisor. Progress can be saved for later, but once the candidate presses submit, answers cannot be changed.

Sep 15, 2026

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