FORM RD5

DETERMINATION OF TARGET DEGREE and PROGRESS REPORT (Report of the transfer review)

For approval at Faculty level, this form should be accompanied by a copy of the student’s determination of target degree report. The report will normally be a substantial document, sufficient to demonstrate that the research proposed is worthy of the target degree; that the research completed to date is a satisfactory foundation, has demonstrated satisfactory progress, and that the plan of work proposed is likely to lead to successful completion within the maximum period of registration.

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

2 DETERMINATION OF TARGET DEGREE REVIEW DETAILS
Date of review
Review Panel
Name	Role	PRESENT?
Independent panel member

3 THE PANEL’S REPORT please attach additional sheets if necessary
3.1 Summary. Provide a brief summary of the research project, explaining the objectives of the work and the nature of the proposed contribution to knowledge in relation to the degree sought.
3.2 Assessment of the report. Comment on: the standard of presentation & structure; quality and scope of the literature review; research objectives; proposed methodology & awareness of alternative approaches; expected contribution to knowledge; engagement with ethical issues; proposed plan of work; references.

3.3 Assessment of communication skills. Comment on the student’s competence in presenting and explaining the project, and handling questions on it.

4 RESEARCH STUDENT STATEMENT
I have discussed my target degree and progress with the panel and agree with the report made above.
Student signature
Date

5 RESEARCH TRAINING DETAILS to be completed by Independent Panel Member
5.1 The student’s Personal Development folder was reviewed at this meeting
5.2 All sections of the PD folder (or agreed equivalent) are up to date
5.3 The student is attending appropriate training events/seminars
5.4 Please provide a brief summary of the panel’s assessment of the student’s personal and professional development. Is it appropriate for the stage of study? Is the student exhibiting the skills/knowledge learned? Are training needs being met?

6 DIRECTOR OF STUDIES CONFIRMATION required only if the DoS is not present at the review
I have read and agree with the comments made above and with the panel’s recommendation.
DoS signature
Date

7 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION to be completed by DoS
Is the student in receipt of a stipend?
Will stipend payments be affected by the Panel’s recommendation? IF ‘YES’, A STIPEND STOPPER FORM MUST ALSO BE COMPLETED AND SENT TO: Research Degrees Administrator, Room D3, Merchiston Campus

8 PANEL’S RECOMMENDATION to be signed by all members of the panel present at the review
We have met with the student, discussed progress so far and recommend that (tick one) a. the candidate should be registered for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy b. the candidate should be registered for the degree of Master of Philosophy c. the candidate should be registered for the degree of MA/MSc by Research d. the candidate should be registered for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration e. the candidate should be referred (see below*) f. the candidate’s registration should be withdrawn, as progress is unsatisfactory
Recommendation (e) In the case of recommendation (e) the candidate has up to three months to revise the determination of target degree report for a repeat review. The date for resubmission and the date of the repeat review should be confirmed with the candidate and included below.
The revised report must be submitted by (enter date)
The panel will meet again to review this on (enter date)
Signature of Independent Panel Member Print name Date
Signature of panel member Print name Date
Signature of panel member Print name Date

9 FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE PANEL’S RECOMMENDATION
I confirm that the recommendation has been approved by the Faculty
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