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Information on Graduate Research Regulations and Research Training
The Graduate Research Regulations provide details of our academic guidelines and quality assurance in relation to graduate research awards. Below you will find the Regulations divided by topic and relevant PGR Forms. For further information, please contact the Graduate Research School at phd@tudublin.ie
Recruitment, Application and Registration
- PGR 1A Registration Form
- PGR1B Application for PhD from Prior Publications
- PGR1C Application for RPL
Programme Structure and Credits
- PGR2A Research and Professional Development Plan
- PGR2B Student Annual Progress Report
- PGR 6 Request for Approval on Non-Standard Module
Progressing the Research Work
- PGR2C Supervisor Annual Progress Report
- PGR 2D Assessment of Annual Progress
- PGR 2E College Annual Progress Report
- PGR 3A Application to Transfer to Higher Register
- PGR 3B Report on Transfer Examination
- PGR 3C Application for Confirmation for PhD Register
- PGR 3D Report on Confirmation Examination
Examinations and Award Criteria
Regulations for the Award of PhD based on Prior Publications
Changes in the Research Programme
Student Grievance Procedure
Collaborative Awards
- PGR 1D Application and registration for visting research student
- PGR1E Proposal for Joint and Multiple Research Awards
Professional Doctorate Awards
Good Practice Guidelines and Responsibilities
Appendix 1 GRS Regulations.pdf
Re-check, Re-mark and Appeal Procedures
Appendix 2 GRS Regulations.pdf
Breaches of Regulations
As a graduate research student you will complete your own research project and simultaneously develop a range of specialist and professional skills.
Information on the modules currently available for professional development is available in the Professional Development Modules Booklet
Professional Skills Development - Training Weeks schedule 2026/27
Block C Training week: Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th October 2026
Block A Training Week: Monday 18th - Thursday 21st January 2027
Block B Training Week: Monday 31st May - Thursday 3rd June 2027
For information on training requirements for graduate research students, please check Chapter 2 of the Graduate Research Regulations.
The TU Dublin Code of Conduct for Research Integrity provides guidance on conducting research to the highest international standards.
National Framework for Doctoral Education
The key aim of the National Framework for Doctoral Education is to underpin excellence in all forms of doctoral education in Ireland and TU Dublin fully endorses the Framework and its principles for doctoral education are incorporated in all of our research programmes
Additional resources for current research students:
The TU Dublin Graduate Research Student Assistance Fund provides financial support to research students who are experiencing short or long-term financial difficulties while registered on a research programme at TU Dublin.
The fund is open to any full-time or part-time student currently registered for one of the four research degrees in TU Dublin ie Postgraduate Diploma by Research (PgDip (Res)), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Music (Performance) (DMus). Submit application.
View the Terms & Conditions of the TU Dublin Graduate Research Student Assistance Fund.
Budget details must be provided with each application using the Excel file.