13.1 These Regulations should be read in conjunction with the ACU Higher Degree Research Supervision Policy.

13.2 The Associate Dean Research, in consultation with the National Head of School/Research Institute Director, is responsible for recommending to the Dean of Research a candidate’s Supervisors.

13.3 As a minimum, two ACU accredited Supervisors, a Principal and a Co-supervisor, will be appointed to a candidate. An Assistant and/or Associate Supervisor may also be appointed, as appropriate.

13.4 The Executive Dean is required to provide an assurance of continuity of expert supervision for the duration of candidature in the field of study.

13.5 All Supervisors will follow the procedures outlined in the ACU Higher Degree Research Supervision Policy.

13.6 If a Principal Supervisor is to be absent from the University for more than one month, the Associate Dean Research, in consultation the relevant National Head of School/Research Institute Director, will ensure that appropriate supervisory arrangements are in place to support the candidate.

13.7 A candidate may request a review of their supervision arrangements and the appointment of a new Supervisor/s. Such a request will be considered by the Associate Dean Research, who will take into account the views of the Principal Supervisor and Co-Supervisor, available supervisory capacity in the Faculty, and the academic progress of the candidate.

13.8 The Dean of Research is responsible for appointing a candidate’s ACU supervisors, ie the Principal Supervisor, Co-supervisor and, where relevant, Assistant Supervisor.

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