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Research degree-related policies

Certain policies relate specifically to students on research degree programmes or to the management of research degrees.

Directors of Postgraduate Research Studies

The Directors of Postgraduate Research Studies have a key strategic and operational role within the academic unit.

Plagiarism in research work

The University has agreed ways in which suspected academic misconduct in research degree work will be investigated. Further advice and support is available to PGRs and Schools.

Regulations, codes, policies and procedures for postgraduate researchers

Key regulations, learning outcomes, procedure and policy documents that apply to research students at Leeds, mentioned in the Research Student Handbook and Guide for Research Degree Supervisors.

Research degree candidatures code of practice

This Code sets out a framework of shared responsibilities between the University, supervisors and candidates with the aim of delivering successful research degree programmes and to inspire all our research students to develop their full potential.

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