School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences - Higher Degree Research (HDR) Progress Review 1 (R1) Confirmation of Candidature Review Documentation Checklist - Document template

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Template for completing the Higher Degree Research (HDR) Progress Review 1 (R1) confirmation of candidature documentation for the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Includes sections for an Individual Development Plan, an academic curriculum vitae portfolio, a literature review, and a structured proposal covering research abstract, thesis outline, study chapters 2–5, and a completion timeline. Also provides guidance for a knowledge translation and impact plan, a proposed budget, required resources, risk and ethical clearance summary, draft papers and chapters, references, and an iThenticate report.

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R1 Confirmation of Candidature Review Documentation Checklist

Individual Development Plan

Portfolio of Activity: Academic Curriculum Vitae

Literature Review

Proposed Thesis Outline, Research Plan, & Timeline

Overview of Proposed Thesis

Research Abstract

Proposed Research Plan

Proposed Timeline to Completion

Proposed Knowledge Translation Plan

Proposed Budget

Other Required Resources

Summary and Status of Risk Assessments & Ethical Clearances

Drafts of any Papers or Chapters Written to Date

References

iThenticate Report

School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Higher Degree Research (HDR) Progress Review 1 (R1) Confirmation of Candidature Review Documentation R1 Confirmation of Candidature Review Documentation Checklist 2. Individual Development Plan [Insert Individual Development Plan here] 3. Portfolio of Activity: Academic Curriculum Vitae [Insert Academic CV here] 4. Literature Review [Insert literature review here] 5. Proposed Thesis Outline, Research Plan, & Timeline 5.1 Overview of Proposed Thesis 5.2 Research Abstract [Define the key concepts of the project and the rationale – 400 words] 5.3 Proposed Research Plan [Below is only a guide. Please adapt as required] 5.3.1 Chapter 2 – Study 1 Study Title: Aims/Research Questions/Hypothesis [where appropriate]: Research Design: Study Procedure / Data Collection Methods: Participants: Data Analysis: Ethics Approvals: 5.3.2 Chapter 3 – Study 2 Study Title: Aims/Research Questions/Hypothesis [where appropriate]: Research Design: Study Procedure / Data Collection Methods: Participants: Data Analysis: Ethics Approvals: 5.3.3 Chapter 4 – Study 3 Study Title: Aims/Research Questions/Hypothesis [where appropriate]: Research Design: Study Procedure / Data Collection Methods: Participants: Data Analysis: Ethics Approvals: 5.3.4 Chapter 5 – Study 4 Study Title: Aims/Research Questions/Hypothesis [where appropriate]: Research Design: Study Procedure / Data Collection Methods: Participants: Data Analysis: Ethics Approvals: 5.4 Proposed Timeline to Completion [Sample only. Please adapt as required] 6. Proposed Knowledge Translation Plan Your knowledge translation (KT) and impact plan summary should be written in plain language and be no longer than 1 page. Your KT and impact plan should include: A summary of the issue your research is addressing e.g. “This program of research aims to explore/investigate x and is expected to expand knowledge about x”. Your KT plan could then summarise any of the following that you plan to do or have done (as relevant): A formal synthesis of the literature (eg. scoping or systematic review) ‘Exchange’ (eg. how you will/have engaged end-users, such as consumers or clinicians, in the research process) How you will disseminate your research findings (eg. publications, conferences) Whether you have plans to implement your research (eg. use by clinicians or policy makers) or are undertaking an implementation project (eg. your research is about changing practice). Impact: you may also include information about the potential impact of your translation plans and how you may measure that impact. Please access the Knowledge Translation and Impact Planner (KTIPs) which includes an Instructional Guide and Template to learn about knowledge translation and impact planning: HYPERLINK "https://shrs.uq.edu.au/research/knowledge-translation-and-impact" https://shrs.uq.edu.au/research/knowledge-translation-and-impact There is also a video explaining KTIPs. You can complete the KTIPS template and copy the summary from it into your Progress Review document or just attach the completed template. Alternatively, you may complete the 1-page summary using a different planning approach. 7. Proposed Budget [Please see attached excel document] 8. Other Required Resources Skills and Techniques: Higher Degree Research Attributes Progress Knowledge and Skills in the Field of Study Effective Communication Skills Research Skills 9. Summary and Status of Risk Assessments & Ethical Clearances 10. Drafts of any papers or chapters written to date 11. References 12. iThenticate Report [Please see attached PDF document]

FAQs

What sections are required for the R1 confirmation of candidature review documentation?

The checklist includes an Individual Development Plan, an academic curriculum vitae portfolio, a literature review, a proposed thesis outline with research abstract, research plan and timeline, a knowledge translation and impact plan summary, proposed budget, other required resources, risk/ethical clearance summary, drafts, references, and an iThenticate report.

How should the research abstract be prepared for this progress review?

The template instructs that the research abstract should define the key concepts and rationale, with a length of 400 words.

What guidance is provided for the knowledge translation (KT) and impact plan?

The KT and impact plan summary must be plain language and no longer than 1 page, covering the issue addressed, planned or completed knowledge translation activities (such as literature synthesis, end-user exchange, dissemination, and implementation), and potential impact with how impact may be measured.

Aug 31, 2026

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