HALF-YEAR/ANNUAL*RESEARCH PROGRESS REPORT FORM

For Period / to
Month / Year / Month / Year
Part 1 –To be completed by Student
Name of Candidate: / Matriculation No:
Research Centre/Institute: IGS - / Degree: PhD
Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy) : / Maximum Period of Candidature: 5 years
Office Location: / Mobile Number:
Name of Main Supervisor: / Name of Co-Supervisor:
Name of Mentor: / Name of TAC Member (Optional):
Approved Topic / Title of Research Project:
Summary on main research activity and progress of the project. This should include an introduction with aims of the project, proposed methodology and any preliminary results achieved so far (Attach research progress report)
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Coursework Completed (Please print from GSLink and attach)
List of Publications/ Patents(If applicable):
  1. Please list all journal publications as well as patent disclosure/applications.
  2. Attach a copy of publications published or submitted for publication for the period under review.
  3. Use additional sheets if necessary.

Conferences Attended(If applicable):
  1. Please list all conferences attended.
  2. Attach separately abstracts of conference paper and/or poster for the period under review.
  3. Please use additional sheets if necessary.
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Name and Signature of Candidate Date
Part 2 –To be completed by Supervisors
Remarks on student’s Progress (please tick):
Excellent / Good / Satisfactory / Marginal# / Unsatisfactory# / Others (Please Comment)
#Note: For students ranked Marginal or Unsatisfactory, the School will issue an academic warning letter to the students. Supervisors are advised to give detailed reasons for the ranking in Part 3.
Please rate the student in the following aspects(please tick):
Excellent / Good / Satisfactory / Marginal / Unsatisfactory
Knowledge in area of study / research
Ability to learn independently
Creativity / originality
Analytical ability
Laboratory Skills
Ability to work in a team
Oral expression
Attitude/ Enthusiasm
Inclination for Research Career
Leadership Quality
Perseverance when faced with difficulties
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
Has the student passed his/her PhD QE/confirmation? (please tick accordingly)
Yes
No, Expected QE date:
Failed
Part 3 –To be completed by Thesis Advisory Committee Co-ordinator (Main Supervisor)
Notes:
  1. The supervisor is responsible for convening the TAC meeting at least once a year. The student must be present at the TAC meetings.
  2. Two weeks before the meeting, the student is required to circulate a completed progress report and updated CV to members of the TAC.
  3. The student’s progress report must have an introduction with aims of the project, proposed methodology and any preliminary results achieved so far.

Details of TAC Meetings conducted over the last 6 months/12 months (Attach a separate sheet if necessary)
No / Date of Meeting / Milestones Reached / Actions required
Comments on student’s projects and progress of research. It should include the following: (Attach a separate sheet if necessary)
  • Understanding of the research project undertaken, including its scope and limitations
  • Achievement so far and his/her suitability to continue as a Ph.D Candidate.
  • Ability to write the report, give a presentation and answer questions raised.
  • Any anticipated difficulty by this research project/programme
  • Comments and suggestions by the panel.

Details of Next TAC Meeting:
Recommend TAC meets within the next 6 months
Recommend TAC meets within the next 12 months
Not Applicable (student is expected to graduate within the next few months
Please tick/delete accordingly:
For Half Yearly report only
Recommend Continuation of Candidature and Scholarship*
Recommend Termination of Candidature/ Scholarship*
To submit final thesis report for examination
To proceed with final oral examination
Endorsement by TAC
Name / School/ Institution/ Organisation / Email Address / PhD Degree? (Yes/No) / Signature
Main Supervisor
(TAC Co-ordinator)
Co-Supervisor
Mentor
Member
PART 4: / To be completed by Centre/Institute’s Director (Only applicable for Annual Report)

I support/do not support* the recommendation.

Comments (if any):

Name and Signature / Date
PART 5: / To be completed by Programme Chair(Only applicable for Annual Report)

I approved/do not Approve* the recommendation.

Comments (if any):

Name and Signature / Date

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