FORM RD4

DETERMINATION OF THESIS TOPIC AND PROGRAMME OF STUDY

NOTE: This form should be accompanied by a research proposal (of no more than five pages) which contains: a statement of the context and background for the research, including a brief literature review; a statement of the research questions, hypotheses or focus of the study; a description of the methodology and methods; a report of any research already undertaken and any initial conclusions; and an outline plan of the work required to complete the research programme.

1 STUDENT DETAILS
Name
Matriculation number
School
Director of Studies
Date of registration
Mode of study

2 REVIEW PANEL DETAILS
Date of review
Review Panel
Name	Role	PRESENT?
Independent panel member

3 RESEARCH PROJECT DETAILS
Title
Main research objective(s)
Name of any collaborating body
4 POSTGRADUATE DEVELOPMENT RECORD
The student’s Personal Development folder was reviewed at this meeting
The Core Research Training Programme has been completed
A Skills Audit has been done and training objectives identified
The student is attending appropriate training events and seminars
If the answer to any of these is ‘no’, please explain below (attach an additional sheet if necessary).

5 RESEARCH STUDENT’S STATEMENT
I confirm that I wish to proceed with a research degree on the basis of the information set out in this form.
Student signature
Date
6 SUPERVISORS’ RECOMMENDATION to be signed by all supervisors and the IPM
We confirm that We have met with the student and discussed the research proposal and programme of research. An appropriate training programme has been discussed and agreed. Ethical implications of the proposed research project have been considered and discussed with the applicant, within the context of the University’s Code of Practice on Research Ethics and Governance. This research student has the potential to complete the proposed programme of research successfully.
DoS signature Date
Second supervisor signature Date
Additional adviser signature Date Date
Indepent Panel Member’s signature Date

7 FORMAL APPROVAL OF THESIS TOPIC AND PROGRAMME OF STUDY
I confirm that this thesis topic and programme of work have been approved.
Signature of Faculty Research Degrees Coordinator * Print name Date

*In FECCI this may be delegated to School Research Degrees Coordinators

FOLLOWING APPROVAL AT FACULTY LEVEL, A COPY OF THIS FORM SHOULD BE SENT TO:

Research Degrees Administrator, Student and Academic Services, Room D3 Merchiston Campus