Information for current postgraduate research students
Postgraduate Research Handbook
Guidance and practical advice for research students and supervisors; a set of guidelines for good practice in supervision and research.
PGR Opportunities Hub
Support for your personal and professional development as a postgraduate researcher in the College of Social Sciences - training, internships and funding opportunities.
Research ethics
The ethical review process for all College of Social Sciences students and staff undertaking research.
Annual Progress Review
Guide to the Annual Progress Review process and access to the forms you'll need.
Postgraduate Research Funding Terms and Conditions
The Terms & Conditions that apply to postgraduate research funding administered by the Graduate School
Training and development
Access to opportunities for training and development in research skills, teaching and more.
PGR publishing
Start publishing at the University of Glasgow, and get experience of journal management and editing.
Thesis submission, alternative format and examination
Steps in the process for submitting your thesis for examination as well as the forms you'll need.
Absence requests
When and how you can request to to be away from your studies at Glasgow University.
Quick links
Glasgow University research resources:
Forms & Requests
Overview - what form or request to use
Absence from the University Requests
Absence request are submitted via the UofG Helpdesk. For further information, including supplementary forms, please see Absence from the University
Annual Progress
Annual Progress Review forms are accessed via MyCampus and further information including all supplementay forms are available via Annual Progress Review.
Change to Mode of Study
Applications to change your Mode of Study (from Full-Time to Part-Time) or vice versa either must be made on the Application for Change to Mode of Study form.
Supervision & Engagement Monitoring
Monthly supervision should be recorded via Record of Supervision Report.
Additionally, Tier 4/Student Visa Holders should submit monthly engagement forms via UofG Helpdesk.
Thesis Submission
Submission
- Intention to Submit - form accessed via UofG Helpdesk.
- Intention to Submit - Guidance Notes
- Access Declaration Form - to be included with the final submission of thesis only.
Extension to Thesis Submission Date Applications:
- Application for Extension to Thesis Submission Date must include a Completion Plan
- Application for Extension to Thesis Submission Date - Guidance Notes
- Completion Plan
Committee of Examiners:
- Nomination of the Committee of Examiners
- Nomination of the Committee of Examiners (for members of staff)
Alternative Format Thesis:
- PGR Application for Alternative Format Thesis Submission
- PGR Author Declaration & Contribution Form
- PGR Alternative Format Thesis Guidance
Submission Procedure:
Word Count and Formatting:
- MPhil Word Count - Information for Students
- PhD Word Count - Information for Students
- Thesis Formatting Guidelines
Supplementary information:
- Senate Office Student Policies including Appeals, Conduct and Complaints
Please allow ten working days for all forms to be processed by the Graduate School.
Information for current staff
PGR supervisors
Advice on supporting research students and access to information and forms
PGR examiners
Information for PGR examiners including guidance and forms for the thesis examination process, fees and expenses.
Quick links
If you cannot find the information you are looking for from the above sections, please contact the Graduate School.