Programme SessionResearch Postgraduate Programmes(RPg)

PhD/ MPhil

Graduate School

The Hong Kong Institute of Education

17 August 2015

Timeline (in Years)

Minimum* Highly Recommended Maximum

PhD 2 (FT) 3-4 (FT) 5 (FT)

MPhil 1 (FT) 2 (FT) 3 (FT)

* Special consideration and approval are required

Timeline of Study

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Flowchart

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Completion Requirements

• Complete 12-24 credit points of taught courses

12 credit points of core courses

0-12 credit points of elective courses

(to be discussed with supervisor)

• Pass the qualifying examination

• Submit a thesis for viva examination

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Conceptualizing research

Quantitative research methods

Qualitative research methods

Development of Research Proposal

3cp

3cp

3cp

3cp

Cross-Institutional Course / Subject Enrolment Scheme

• Collaboration between eight UGC-funded institutions in HK

• Access research postgraduate courses and expertise at other universities

• General Information:

– Waived tuition fee

– Submit application through HKIEd before deadline set by host institution

– Required to fully participate in the successfully registered courses

– Official transcript will be issued by host institution upon completion

– Guidelines & application form: http://www.ied.edu.hk/gradsch/rpgcurrent/

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Candidature ConfirmationBefore the end of first year• Complete all core courses;

• Submit a research proposal of 6,000 – 8,000 words;

• A qualifying presentation of the research proposal within 12 months (+/- 3 months) from admission; and

• Sign a candidature agreement detailing the proposed research training plan and study progress plan.

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Research related

• Thesis Proposal Form (Form GS-19)

– Provide outline of the research project and timeline of milestones

• Ethics Clearance Application– All research involving human subjects conducted within the HKIEd

must undergo independent review by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)

– For more details, please contact your supervisor or the Secretary of HREC, Ms. Connie Fung (ypfung@ied.edu.hk)

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Support to your Research

• Monthly Studentship

• Financial Support on Conferences, Workshops and Immersion Visits

• Publication Awards Scheme

• Academic and Research Support

• Student Support Services

• Support on Learning and Teaching

• IT Support

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Studentship• Monthly stipend:

- HK$14,500 for all MPhil and PhD students

- HK$15,000 for post-candidacy PhD students

• Must be a full-time student

• Will not exceed 2 academic years for MPhil and 3 academic years for PhD

• Cease immediately when the holder ceased to be a full-time student or his/her study is terminated by the Institute

• Subject to satisfactory progress (annual review)

• Weekly work related to teaching and/or research

– Prescribed by Head Department /Dean / Centre Director (“Head”)

– On average 10 hours per week

• Additional work

– Max 10 hours (must be related to the research)

– Endorsed by supervisor and approved by “Head”

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Financial Support on Conferences, Workshops and Immersion Visits

– Upon confirmation of the candidature (passed the qualifying presentation)

– Supported by supervisor and approved by Dean(GS)

– max $11,000 for entire duration

– Reimbursement for accommodation, transportation, registration fee for conference/seminar/workshop

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Postgraduate Students Publication Awards Scheme

• Encourage postgraduate students to produce quality research outputs in the form of journal articles

• HK$5,000, 4,000, and 3,000 for each paper published in (or accepted by) A*, A or B journals respectively

• No limit on the number of papers submitted by a student

• Each paper can only be awarded once

• HK$1,000 for each paper published in (or accepted by) C journal. Each student can only be awarded once

• The student must be sole or first author

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Academic and Research Support• Academic Advising

• Student Tutor and Peer Support System

• Research fund

– Upon confirmation of the candidature and within the period of studentship

– Max $10,000 per yr (max 2 yrs for PhD; 1 yr for MPhil)

– Supported by supervisor and approved by Dean(GS)

– For equipment and general expenses directly related to the research/fieldwork, e.g. hiring student helpers, editing services, etc.

• Research Software

– SPSS Statistics 21 Network version

– For details, please refer to: https://www.ied.edu.hk/ocio/spss-home-use

Other Supports• Computer; office space … etc

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Student Support Services

• Campus life and Social Support

• Career Development Support

• Support to Non-local Students

• On-campus academic and cultural activities

• Counselling Service

• Student Achievement

• Health Service

For further assistance, please contact Student Affairs Office (SAO) at 2948 6720 / 2948 6721 or via saoemail@ied.edu.hk

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Support on Learning and Teaching

• Support on Academic Writing

– Academic Writing Workshops

– CorrectEnglish writing programme

• Enhancement on Research Skills

– Statistical Consulting Services

– Postgraduate Publication Awards Scheme

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IT Support

• Computing services– E-form system for survey and data collection

• Teaching and Learning Support – Moodle / Turnitin

• Other services– SPSS network version for data analysis, training sessions of software

packages, technology seminar and workshops, etc.

For further assistance, please contact Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at 2948 6601 or via helpdesk@ocio.ied.edu.hk

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Dual PhD Degree

• Macquarie’s Cotutelle PhD Programme

• Collaboration with Macquarie University in Australia

• Upon successful completion of all requirements

– Two testamurs (A PhD degree by HKIEd and a PhD degree by Macquarie University) will be awarded

• Establish an international network for future career prospects

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International Outreach Study Programme (IOSP)

• Visit prestigious universities overseas

–Participate in seminars / workshops

– Interact with scholars, researchers and postgraduate students overseas

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Certificate Course

• Address issues that are specific to learning and teaching in tertiary education

• Enable participants to become a competent academic / teaching staff member of the Institute

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Research Supervision Workshop

• With sessions tailored for research students

• Aim to establish an effective two-way supervision relationship between supervisor and supervisee

General Academic Regulations and Code of Practice

• Please read

1. General Academic Regulation (for the Research Component of the Research Postgraduate and Professional Doctorate Programmes)

2. General Academic Regulations (for Taught Component of the Programme)

3. Code of Practice

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Code of Practice

Highlights• Be active and self-motivated in academic activities

• Strategically plan to meet the milestones of the research

• Always maintain a professional and regular contact with the supervisors

• Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines and relevant codes of ethics

• Prepare timely publication of the research work and disseminate research findings through internal and external conferences

• Keep research data in a retrievable and appropriate form

• Report Research Progress regularly to the supervision panel and to GS

• Complete Student Research Experience Questionnaire (SREQ) annually

• Should not submit work that has been previously included in a thesis, dissertation or report for another qualification(s)

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General Academic Regulation for the Research Component of the Research Postgraduate and Professional

Doctorate Programmes

Covers

• Supervisory Arrangements

• Qualifying Presentation

• Annual Research Progress Review

– About research progress

– Submit in June of each academic year

• Thesis Examination

• SREQ- Online Questionnaire on Research Experience

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General Academic Regulation for Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Academic Honesty

• Plagiarism - Strictly prohibited

• May result in suspension of studies, postponement of graduation, dismissal from the Institute

• For details, refer to the Student Handbook:http://www.ied.edu.hk/reg/student_handbook/index.html

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Avoid Plagiarism

• Students must avoid plagiarism in any kind of works, including but not limited to, thesis and homework.

• Any resources and reference used in the thesis and homework must be properly cited.

Proper citation style can be referred to “Citing Information” provided by HKIEd Library:

http://www.lib.ied.edu.hk/is/tutorial/Module_Citing_Info/1_1_content.htm

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Please…

1. Check your student email account regularly- ALL information will be sent to student’s email account- Such as timetable, payment of tuition fees, seminar, workshop, etc

2. Update personal information (if any changes)- e.g. address, phone number, personal e-mail Please refer to the link: http://www.ied.edu.hk/registry/;

For students Useful forms Application for Change of Personal Particulars

Submit the completed form to the Registry.

3. Keep regular and professional contact with your Supervisor(s)

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Want to know more…..

• Guidelines & application form: www.ied.edu.hk/gradsch

• Graduate School Newsletter

• Your HKIED email account

• Contact us at Graduate School Office (B4-G/F-02)

• Phone: 2948 6503

• Email: rpg@ied.edu.hk

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Thank you!!

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