1. To apply for the Confirmation of Registration, an RPg student is required to submit a written report to his/her Chief Supervisor covering the following components:
   1. a comprehensive literature review;
   2. a clear statement of the problem to be tackled;
   3. discussion of the chosen research methodology;
   4. preliminary results, if any;
   5. discussion of possible results;
   6. whether he/she has satisfactory access to the equipment, journals/books, laboratory/office, and other resources needed; and
   7. other relevant/pertinent information.

The report should be type-written on A4-size paper. There is no page limit.

2. The PolyU Chief Supervisor should confirm with the DoRPgS whether the report is ready for assessment and should initiate the arrangement for the Confirmation of Registration, and make nominations on the independent members for approval by the DoRPgS.
3. The DoRPgS should form an Assessment Panel to conduct the Confirmation of Registration. If the independent member(s) nominated by the Chief Supervisor is/are not approved, the DoRPgS will appoint other independent member(s) as replacement.
4. The student conducts the presentation to the panel and other attendees* and the oral defence of the proposal.
5. The Panel shall provide a written assessment of the student’s written report and presentation using Form GSB39A with the following possible recommendations to the DoRPgS for approval:
   1. registration confirmed at the current level of study if the progress of the research study is satisfactory;
   2. registration confirmed at another level of study (applicable to students of regular RPg programmes who have applied for a transfer to another level of study or students of regular RPg programmes who have failed to meet the standard of the current level of study);
   3. organisation of a second Confirmation Assessment within a maximum of three months or before the deadline for Confirmation of Registration (whichever is shorter); or
   4. termination of study (approval of the D/SRC shall be required).
6. The student concerned shall be notified of the result.

* The D/SRC can determine whether the presentation is open to the staff and students of the Department/School or not.