Online PGR request form

Student details
First, please provide the details below (note that all fields must be filled in).
Family name

Please enter the family name of the student.
First name(s)

Please enter the first name(s) of the student.
Student Record Number

Please enter the 9-digit Student Record Number (this number usually begins with 100).
Programme of study

Please specify the programme of study (e.g. PhD English).
Mode of Study
Full timePart time

Please select the relevant option.
Year of study (e.g. 1, 2, 3 and so on)

Please specify the year of study as a decimal value.
Date of student's initial registration at RHUL

Please pick a date from the list.
Department submitting the request

Please select the relevant option.

PGR Suspensions of Regulations/Extension - nature of the request
Please select one option below; you will then be taken to the next page of the form to fill in further details.
Please check the relevant option
Request for Extension to the Maximum Period of Study for Postgraduate Research StudentsRequest to permit a first attempt at the upgrade from MPhil to PhD after 20 months of full-time study/ 40 months of part-time studyRequest to permit a second attempt at the upgrade from MPhil to PhD after 24 months of full-time study/ 48 months of part-time studyRequest to permit the student to submit the MPhil/ PhD thesis for examination earlier than permittedOtherOther - text entry

For advice regarding which option to choose, please contact the Assistant Registrar for your Faculty (see the Academic Development Services website for a list). If you are asking for an extension or interruption, please make sure you have filled in the extension/interruption request form so that you can upload it later on in this online form (see the Guidance for Staff section of the Academic Development website in iQuad).
Nature of the PGR request if not described above
Anticipated new upgrade date (if applicable)

Please pick a date from the list

Request for extension to the maximum period of study for Postgraduate Research Students
Please fill in the details of the request below:
Current final submission date (maximum period of study)

Please pick a date from the list.
Proposed new submission date

Please pick a date from the list.
Duration of proposed extension in months (maximum of six months from current submission deadline)

Please specify a decimal value.
Please provide details of any previous extensions or interruptions, or any other changes in registration status
Has the funding body/sponsor agreed?
YesNo

Please select 'yes' if the funding body has agreed to the request for an extension of the maximum period of study.
Name of funding body/sponsor
Name of Supervisor

First

Last

Please provide the name of the primary Supervisor.
Name of Advisor/second Supervisor if applicable

First

Last

Please provide the name of the Advisor/Secondary Supervisor if applicable.

Rationale for the request
Please provide a rationale for the request or, in the case of extensions and interruptions, an overview of the request (summarising all relevant points) and any further relevant information.
Rationale

Please provide a detailed description of the rationale for the request.

Evidence in support of the request
Please upload supporting documentation below. Substantial supporting evidence and a detailed explanation is expected in all cases. Requests will not be considered if these elements are not supplied.
Evidence (of extenuating circumstances, for instance). If requesting an extension to a deadline due to ill health, please upload a medical sick note.

You can upload the following file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm. If possible, please provide evidence in the form of one .pdf file.
If you need to upload a second file, please upload it here
Extension requests: please also upload the Extension Request Form here (completed and signed by the student and supervisor) using the box below.

The form, which is completed by the student and supervisor, is available on the Guidance for Staff page

Details of the Member of Staff Submitting the Request
Please provide the details below (note that all fields must be filled in).
Name of the staff member submitting the request

First

Last

(i.e. Director of Graduate Studies)
College email address of the member of staff named above

A confirmation email containing a copy of the completed form will be sent to this address.
Role of the member of staff named above
SupervisorDepartmental PGR LeadOtherOther - text entry

Please check the relevant box.
Today's date

Please pick a date from the list.

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