11.1 These Regulations should be read in conjunction with the ACU Higher Degree Research Supervision Policy.
11.2 The Principal Supervisor of a higher degree by research candidate will hold a Doctoral qualification. Normally, the principal supervisor of a professional doctorate will hold a PhD. Holding a professional doctorate would not normally enable a person to be a principal supervisor of a PhD.
11.3 The Associate Dean Research will recommend the supervisory arrangements for each research candidate.
11.4 As a minimum, two supervisors will be allocated to each research candidate.
11.5 The Associate Dean Research should provide an assurance of continuity of expert supervision for the duration of candidature in the field of study and will determine the appropriate supervisory arrangement for each candidate.
11.6 All supervisors will follow the procedures outlined in the University’s Higher Degree Research Supervision Policy.
11.7 If the candidate is permitted to pursue candidature away from the University pursuant to the provisions of Regulations 10.2 to 10.5 above, the Head of School or Director of the Research Institute will discuss with the Associate Dean Research the appointment of an Associate Supervisor able to provide guidance at the external institution or centre.
11.8 If a Principal Supervisor is to be absent from the University for more than one month the Faculty will ensure that adequate and appropriate supervisory arrangements are in place to support the candidate.
11.9 A candidate may request a review of supervision arrangements and the appointment of a new supervisor. Such a request will be reviewed by the Associate Dean Research who will consider the views of the Principal Supervisor, available supervisory capacity in the Faculty, and give consideration to the overall progress of the candidate.