Essential forms for doctoral researchers
Early stage
| Form | Information | Download |
| Additional papers in PhD programme — 60 pts initiative | Doctoral researchers (both domestic and international) are eligible to apply to enrol in additional papers, up to 60 points, during their candidacy. Papers are subject to approval by the Dean of the SGR and must be relevant to their studies. | Download Additional Papers 60pts in PhD form (PDF 181kb) |
| Application for Confirmed Enrolment | To be completed at your confirmation of enrolment panel meeting. | Download Application for Confirmed Enrolment form (PDF 447kb) |
| Supervisors’ Register Application Form | Application for new doctoral research supervisors to be approved to the University of Waikato Supervisor Register. | Download the Supervisors’ Register Application Form (PDF 215kb) |
Mid Stage
| Form | Information | Download |
| Co-Authorship Form | The Co-Authorship Form accompanies the submission of any PhD that contains research reported in published or unpublished co-authored work. Please include one copy of this form for each co-authored work. | Download Co-Authorship Form form (PDF 29kb) |
| Application for a Change in Supervisory Panel | Apply for a change to your supervisory panel. This may be adding a new supervisor, a supervisor changing their role on your panel, or removing a supervisor. | Download the Application for a Change in Supervisory Panel (PDF 113kb) |
| Doctoral Overseas Travel Form | International doctoral researchers are required to inform the University of all overseas travel while enrolled. Please complete this well in advance of your travel. | Download the Doctoral Overseas Travel Form (PDF 150kb) |
Submit for examination
| Form | Information | Download |
| Application to Embargo / Restrict a Thesis | Apply to restrict access to your thesis. Applications should be lodged prior to submitting your thesis for examination, and you will need to provide supporting documentation with your request. | Download Embargo Application Form (PDF 350kb) |
| Nomination of External Examiners – Higher Research Degrees | This form is used by Chief Supervisors. | Download Nomination of External Examiners form (PDF 213kb) |
| Submission for Completion Form – MPhil and Doctorates | This form should be emailed to us, after you have uploaded your final thesis to the Research Commons. | Download the Submission for Completion Form (PDF 135kb) |
| Submission for Examination Form – MPhil and Doctorates | This form should be uploaded to Moodle when you submit your thesis for examination. | Download the Submission for Examination Form (PDF 264kb) |