Handbook

Guides to the research degree programme and to Graduate School policy and procedure

Absences and delays: Students require permission to be absent from their studies (or from Edinburgh). It is also possible, in some circumstances, to interrupt or extend the period of study.
Desk Allocations: Policy and procedure relating to the allocation of desk space to postgraduate research students
Examination: Guide to the submission and examination of postgraduate research theses.
Monitoring and Milestones: Guide to milestones to be achieved during postgraduate research study.
Payment of Fees: A guide to the payment of tuition and other fees related to postgraduate study
Research supervision: Supervisors provide support, help and guidance during study for a research degree and report to the Graduate School regularly on progression and other matters.
Research Travel & Support Grants: Details of the scheme allowing students to apply for reimbursement of approved research related travel and support costs.
Visiting Students: A guide to the University policy and procedures relating to visiting postgraduate research students.