Research supervision

Supervisors can see a list of all students they are currently supervising by logging into the MoRA portal. This will not show completed students or those on LOA. The portal will show the elapsed candidature time of each student.

The Composition of Panel Candidature Milestone form for Confirmation of Candidature and the Application must be lodged online. This can be accessed online using Quest. Use your VU Staff ID (e.g. 'e1234567') and password to log in. 

While approaches to supervision, work styles and interactions with students may vary, our supervisors will provide:

• academic support to help develop the knowledge and skills to achieve the highest standard of research
• regular feedback on the design, management and analysis of data and information, presentation of results, thesis content and drafts
• advice on the standard of performance and progress to ensure timely completion
• the names and credentials of suitable thesis examiners
• close and regular contact to support you from commencement to the award of your degree
• career advice and assistance.

The supervision registration and development procedure sets out the steps and guidelines for:

• appointing internal and external HDR supervisors
• achieving, maintaining and reviewing HDR supervisor registration
• registration levels
• supervision development
• the de-registration process
• changes in supervision
• managing conflict.

All HDR students and supervisors should also familiarise themselves with the HDR Procedure 7: Supervision. The process for Change in Supervision is found on the managing your candidature page.