10.1 All candidates will normally pursue their studies wholly under the control of the University and carry out such work, other than fieldwork, at the University except as provided in Regulations 10.2 to 10.5 below.
10.2 Candidates may be permitted, on the recommendation of the Associate Dean Research of the Faculty, to collect research material in the field. Ideally, such fieldwork needs to be noted in the confirmation of candidature documents. Where required, the supervisor in consultation with the Associate Dean Research must ensure that an associate supervisor is available to assist the candidate in the field. The extent of this assistance should be documented and agreed to.
The Principal Supervisor and candidate need to agree in advance as to the extent of contact to be maintained whilst the candidate is absent from the University. This should also be documented. For a Doctoral degree the candidate will normally not spend more than a total of one year (full-time equivalent) away from the University on activities that form part of an approved program of advanced study and research and which is counted toward the period of candidature. For a research Master degree the period will normally be a maximum of six months (full-time equivalent).
10.3 Any fieldwork occurring outside Australia requires the approval of the Dean of Research in consultation with the Associate Dean Research and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and will be subject to travel advisories at the time as issued by the Government.
10.4 For fieldwork within Australia and involving a continuous absence from the University of more than one month, the permission of the Associate Dean Research is required before it is commenced.
10.5 Candidates who have been approved to undertake research activities or to complete the degree requirements away from the University will remain subject to the relevant ACU University Regulations, Policies and Procedures and any fees which may be applicable at the time.
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