Research Form Centre

RD1 - Confirmation viva (0.05 MB)

This form is used as part of the confirmation viva process.

RD2 - Progress Report (0.07 MB)

This form is used for the annual research student progress review. It records progress made every year, feedback from the supervisors and the reader, and agreed plans for the next stage of research.

RD3i Application for an Intermission or Break (0.06 MB)

Use this form if you need to request a break from your research studies. This may include personal, medical or professional reasons. The form must be approved by your supervisor before submission.

RD3e - Application for extension (0.06 MB)

Use this form to request an extension to your research submission deadline. You should provide clear reasons for the request and supporting evidence where appropriate. Supervisor approval is required before submission.

RD4 - Application for change of supervisor (0.05 MB)

Use this form to request changes to your supervisory arrangements. This includes changes to your main supervisor or supervisory team. Requests should be discussed and agreed before submission.

RD6 - Change in mode of attendance (0.05 MB)

Use this form to request a change to your mode of attendance, for example from full-time to part-time study or vice versa. Requests should be discussed with your supervisor before submission.

RD7 - Application for writing-up status (0.05 MB)

Use this form to apply for writing-up status once your main research activities have been completed. Writing-up status applies to the final stage of preparing your thesis for submission.

RD9m Thesis Amendment and Changes Mapping Form (0.05 MB)

This form is used following the viva examination where amendments to the thesis are required.

RD10 - Student declaration (0.06 MB)

This form is submitted with your final thesis. It confirms that the work is your own and that it complies with the University’s regulations on academic integrity.

RD11 - Thesis Embargo (0.05 MB)

Use this form to request an embargo on public access to your thesis. An embargo may be requested where there are valid academic, commercial or confidentiality reasons.

Data Processing Impact Assessment Form (0.08 MB)

This form is used where research involves the processing of personal or sensitive data. It supports the assessment and management of data protection risks prior to data collection.

Overseas Fieldwork and Research Form (0.04 MB)

Please submit this form to the Research & Postgraduate Office with your thesis. Tier 4 students who are travelling out of the UK to conduct field work are required to complete an overseas fieldwork/research form and return to the Research & Postgraduate Office.