e-Prog

During your time with us you'll use eProg, a university-wide system that is designed to help to structure and break down a research programme and monitor progress, both for you and your supervisors.

It is useful to think of eProg as split into three main functions:

• Progression - It monitors and records your progression from the point of registration to the point at which you submit the Notice of Submission form.
• Training - You can book researcher development training via eProg and keep a record of all training you have attended (this is also visible to your supervisors), which is useful when writing CVs or job applications.
• Thesis submission and examination process - This system monitors and records each stage of the thesis submission and examination journey. It begins when you submit your Notice of Submission form, tracks the submission of your thesis for examination, and continues through to the final ratification of your award.
  
  A step-by-step guide for this can be found at the following link:
  • Thesis submission - Science and Engineering Doctoral Academy - The University of Manchester 

The benefits of eProg to PGRs

• eProg helps you plan and monitor your progress, ensuring you're working steadily towards submitting your thesis within your expected timeframe.
• Easily view your official thesis submission deadline and track your progress against it.
• Use eProg to plan targets, monitor your progression, and reflect on your development throughout your studies.
• You and your supervisor can access your full progression history and meeting records remotely, at any time.
• All completed forms and milestone records are stored within eProg and can be referred to throughout your programme.

eProg is an interactive platform used by both you and your supervisor to review and update key progression milestones as you move through your degree.

Using eProg: What’s Expected from PGR Students

You and your supervisors will be expected to complete the following core milestones throughout your studies:

• Initial personal and professional development plan
• Expectations form
• Skills audit
• Quarterly research and personal development reviews
• Progress review report submission
• Progress review

For further information on eProg training and guidance, please visit the following link:

• Code of practice for postgraduate research degrees