Thesis examination and support

Thesis examination

An outline of the examination process for doctoral theses and appropriate forms are available from the Monash Research Graduate School's guide to Doctoral examination.

Junior Honorary Research Associate

Candidates who have submitted their thesis for examination lose their status as a student and are no longer entitled to access libraries and other university services. However, they may apply to be appointed as a Junior Honorary Research Associate for an initial period of no longer than six months which will allow them to have a Monash University Staff identity card with full staff access rights. There is no salary entitlement with this appointment. Further information and an application form is available online.

Postgraduate Publications Award

The Postgraduate Publications Award provides support for candidates who, having submitted their thesis, wish to write up some of their research for publication while they await the result of their examination. Stipend support, equivalent to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) rate, is available for a period of up to three months. Further information and an application form is available online.