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a summary of the basic information for RTP Scholarships including, but not limited to, the information identified in these Guidelines in relation to eligibility criteria, types of support available, RTP Stipend rates and periods of support;

     (2) the application, selection and offers processes for awarding RTP Scholarships, including any classes of students, and a requirement that the HEP publishes their process or processes for awarding RTP Scholarships;

     (3) information on arrangements for continuing students, if applicable, in accordance with paragraph 1.6.50;

     (4) supervision and facilities provisions, including but not limited to:
         a. the facilities and supervision that will be provided to each student awarded a RTP Scholarship; and
         b. a code of supervisory practice for students undertaking a HDR;

     (5) provisions for suspensions;

     (6) information on paid leave for RTP Stipends in accordance with subparagraph 1.6.15;

     (7) provisions that identify the circumstances in which a HEP will approve a student awarded a RTP Scholarship undertaking work outside the HDR subject;

     (8) provisions for changes in the nature of a RTP Scholarship student's enrolment, including but not limited to:
         a. changes in a student's fields of education;
         b. transferring to or from another HEP;
         c. changing from full-time to part-time or part-time to full-time;
         d. converting from a Research Masters to a Research Doctorate degree, or from a Research Doctorate to a Research Masters degree;

     (9) the procedures for termination of a RTP Scholarship in accordance with paragraph 1.6.40, including any additional requirements in relation to subparagraph 1.6.40(3);

     (10) the grievance and review procedures for HDR students;

     (11) arrangements for optional industry placements, research internships, professional practice activities or other similar enrichment activities undertaken as part of a HDR, including information on any impacts on duration in relation to subparagraph 1.6.5 and RTP Stipend rates in relation to subparagraph 1.6.10; and

     (12) provisions that identify the circumstances and procedures in which a HEP will grant a COVID-19 extension in relation to paragraph 1.6.6.

1.6.50  Arrangements for Continuing Students

A HEP must offer each continuing student a RTP Scholarship in a form that does not disadvantage the continuing student and provides at least equivalent support to that provided, or that would have been provided, through predecessor Australian Government programs.

A HEP must offer a continuing student a RTP Scholarship as follows:

     (1)                    Domestic students supported or offered support under the former Research Training Scheme must be offered RTP Fee Offset support for a period necessary to provide at least equivalent support to that which the student would have received under the Research Training Scheme.

     (2)                    Overseas students supported or offered support under the former International Postgraduate Research Scholarships must be offered RTP Fee Offset and RTP Allowance support for a period necessary