FORM RD6

REPORT ON RESEARCH STUDENT PROGRESS (progress review)

This form should be accompanied by

A copy of the student’s progress report

A list of activities and training events undertaken since the last progress review.

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

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

3 PANEL’S REPORT please attach additional sheets if necessary
Comment on progress made since the last review
Expected date of submission	Has the application for approval of exam arrangements (RD12) been submitted?

4 RESEARCH STUDENT STATEMENT
I have discussed my progress with the panel and agree with the comments made in sections 3 and 5.
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 proceed with the current degree b. the candidate’s target degree should change to c. the candidate should be referred (see below*) d. The candidate’s registration should be withdrawn, as progress is unsatisfactory *The candidate has up to three months (Reg. D7.4) to revise the progress report for a repeat review.
Recommendation (c): The report must be resubmitted by (enter date)
Recommendation (c): 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

7 FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE PANEL’S RECOMMENDATION
I confirm that the recommendation above 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