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A practical companion for current Edinburgh Napier research students. Start with a question, follow the links, and use each page’s source link when you need the full wording.
Unofficial companion · 2026/27
Based on the University Research Degrees Framework, approved October 2026, with checks against the 2026/27 research-degree regulations. This is an independent draft, not University-approved guidance. Source checks: 6 November 2026. See About this wiki for scope and unresolved source differences.
| I want to… | Start here |
|---|---|
| Get settled and understand what is expected | Getting started |
| Prepare for a review or check its timing | Reviews and deadlines |
| Understand my supervision or get support | Supervision and support |
| Check funding, fees, teaching or employment | Money and work |
| Take leave, pause, change or extend my studies | Leave and changes to study |
| Write, format or submit my thesis | Writing and submitting your thesis |
| Understand the viva, corrections or graduation | Examination and completion |
Quick answers
- What are RD4, RD5 and RD6? Review types explained
- When is my review due? RD4 and RD5 deadlines · RD6 reflective review
- What do I write for RD6? RD6 reflective review
- Can I take a holiday? Holidays and annual leave
- Will my stipend continue if I am ill? Illness and medical leave
- I need more time. Which process applies? Study breaks, grace periods and extensions
- How long should my thesis be? Thesis word count
- What do I submit? Submitting for examination · Final thesis deposit
- Who can help? Help with a problem · Contacts
Reference desk
Forms directory · Glossary · Degree routes · All pages · Source register
Explore the wiki
Follow links inside explanations to move between connected topics. Backlinks show other notes referring to the page you are reading. Search for ordinary questions or codes such as RD7, IPC and RD19. See Using this wiki for a short orientation.