Handbook
Our handbook is issued to all PGRs at the start of their programme.
The PGR handbook website is a reference point for all PGRs and is not programme- or subject-specific.
You may find that your School/Division or research programme provides additional information on local requirements via Blackboard or through a supplementary handbook (Wellcome Trust, CDT, BBSRC DTP and HSST DClinSci students).
You may also receive further information through your School or Division induction and your local PGR Reps may provide you with a helpful guide to help you navigate more local enquiries.
If you are not sure of a process, policy or source of information you should ask any member of the Doctoral Academy team.
Code of Practice
The Code of Practice gives further details on all policy and regulations relating to postgraduate research at Manchester and clearly sets out the responsibilities of the University, Faculties, Schools and supervisors so that you know what to expect.
This Code of Practice for postgraduate research degrees defines the minimum requirements for postgraduate research through full-time and part-time modes of study.
The Code of Practice includes a guide to support PGRs in becoming AI literate whilst we wait for national guidance and sector (research councils and other funders, regulatory bodies, universities, and academic publishers) consensus.
The Code of Practice should be read in conjunction with the University's Ordinances and Regulations and Faculty and/or School handbooks as appropriate.
eProg
During your time with us you'll use eProg, a University-wide system that is designed to help to structure and break down a research programme and monitor progress, both for you and your supervisors.
It is useful to think of eProg as split into three main functions:
- Progression – It monitors and records your progression from the point of registration to the point at which you submit the Notice of Submission form.
- Submission to examination – It monitors and records the submission to examination process from the point at which you submit the Notice of Submission form to the point at which your final award is ratified.
- Training – You can book researcher development training via eProg and keep a record of all training you have attended (this is also visible to your supervisors), which is useful when writing CVs or job applications.
The benefits of eProg to PGRs:
- It helps you to stay on track to submit your thesis on time.
- You can use eProg to track your progression and plan targets.
- You and your supervisor can view your progression history and meeting logs remotely at any time.
- All completed milestones and forms remain in eProg and can be referred back to.
eProg is an interactive tool for you and your supervisor, and offers an online platform for you to record and track key progression milestones throughout the programme from the point of registration to examination.
The student eProg user guide and supervisor eProg user guide include information about progression milestones, health and safety and research integrity training, and how to give notice of submission.
Guide for international PGRs
Some current PGRs from the UK and other countries have written a guide for international PGRs. They have tried to cover potential issues and frequently asked questions that could come up before, during, and after your time as a PGR.
This guide will point you towards official sources of information and University services wherever possible, and will offer personal advice and tips to make your life in the UK easier.