Forms

Forms for transfers, confirmations, suspensions and extensions of status, change of supervisor etc.

There are many Graduate Studies forms relating to Anthropology which are on the University main website

The student is primarily responsible for filling these forms at the appropriate times and in the appropriate circumstances, as well as for making sure that they are signed by the whole range of individuals or authorities indicated on them (usually self, as well as the current or new supervisor, the college, the director of graduate studies, and possibly others). Once the form is complete, it should be returned to the general office for copying. The copies will then be filed in ISCA and the originals sent by ISCA staff to GSO.

MSc to MPhil or vice versa

  • GSO 28, 'Change of programme of study'. This new form is for transfers between different taught courses (including between departments). Do not use GOS 2 or GOS 4 for these transfers.

MSc to PRS or MPhil to DPhil

  • "Pre-populated" OSS form.

MLitt or PRS to DPhil

  • GSO 2, 'Application to transfer status'. This is the form to use for upgrading research students. Do not use it for anyone who has been doing, or is transferring to, any taught course. Do not use GSO 4 to upgrade a student to DPhil status.

Confirmation of DPhil student status

  • GSO 14, 'Application to confirm DPhil status'
  • GSO 14b, 'Application for deferral of confirmation of DPhil status

Other forms:

  • GSO 3, appointment of examiners (for doctoral and mlitt vivas)
  • GSO 6, to change title
  • GSO 8, dispensation from statutory residence
  • GSO 15, extension of time
  • GSO 16, early examination (for doctoral and mlitt vivas)
  • GSO 17, suspension of status
  • GSO 17a, confirmation of return from suspension of status
  • GSO 18, extension of time to complete minor corrections (post-viva)
  • GSO 23, reinstatement to the register of graduate students
  • GSO 25, change of supervisor or appointment of joint supervisor
  • GSO 29, notification of withdrawal from programme of study

GSO (Graduate Studies Office) numbers can normally be found in the top right-hand corner of the first page of the form. The whole list of forms is accessible from Central Administration, from where forms can also be downloaded.

NB: the ‘student number' (OSS number) on these forms is not the University card number (always a seven-figure number beginning with ‘2') but a special number that students are unlikely to know. It usually consists of from four to six figures and may start with any number. It is the number found on student report forms, and it is also entered by GAO on the original application forms. If in doubt, ask in the ISCA general office or leave blank.

M.Sc. Visual Anthropology, Assessed Coursework Cover Sheet

Visual Anthropology Students must complete and attach a Cover Sheet to all three copies of each piece of work submitted.

Feedback forms for taught courses

Feedback form can be downloaded here.

 

Nava Durga dancers enter the potting town of Thimi, Nepal, in 1983 (David Gellner)

Fieldwork and Insurance; Ethics

Before leaving for fieldwork the Head of Department must sign the Safety in Fieldwork and Ethics (CUREC) forms. For advice on filling out the CUREC/1A form, click here.

Click here for a copy of the School Safety in Fieldwork form, which should be submitted to the ISCA General Office at least six weeks prior to departure. Relevant risks cited by the FCO must be addressed in the risk assessment in addition to the specific risks associated with the trip itself. Where the FCO advise against travel the assessment will be referred to the Safety Office and Insurance Team prior to approval. The trip should not be booked until approval has been obtained (sign off by Head of Department).

If you wish to take out university travel insurance, full details of the cover and the application form can be found here. Once your risk assessment has been approved, the completed insurance form should be submitted to the ISCA General Office together with your premium (a cheque payable to University of Oxford). Should you wish to extend your insurance term at any point, contact the ISCA General Office. 

Policy on fieldwork (January 2006)

Health and Safety Training courses

A number of Health and Safety training courses are available, which research students are encouraged to go on before conducting fieldwork. Further information and links for the courses can be consulted here.