Approved proofreaders
PReSS-funded thesis proofreading can only be undertaken by a School of Graduate Studies Approved Proofreader.
Some doctoral candidates may wish to have their thesis proofread by a professional. In exceptional circumstances, and if you can provide evidence that paying for proofreading will help you submit on-time, you may be eligible to use your PReSS funds.
To use PReSS funds to have your doctoral thesis proofread, you must use a proofreader who is approved by the School of Graduate Studies.
The proofreaders on our List of Approved Proofreaders (below) have provided good references for recent proofreading work. The School of Graduate Studies has no formal association with those listed and takes no responsibility for the work that they undertake for you. Any work they do for you must comply with the University’s Third Party Editing and Proofreading of Theses and Dissertations Guidelines.
Please note: Inclusion on this list does not confer approved University supplier status. To be paid from a candidate’s PReSS account, each proofreader will need to meet the University’s Procurement Policy requirements to become an approved supplier of goods and services to the University of Auckland. View the Procurement Policy.
School of Graduate Studies List of Approved Proofreaders
Contacting a proofreader
When you contact a proofreader, it is useful to include your study area or topic, the total word count, the date by which you need it back, and some pages for assessment. This will help the proofreader give you an answer more quickly.
Tell us about your experience
If you have employed one of our listed proofreaders, please let us know about the service you received. Your feedback helps us maintain the List of Approved Proofreaders for future students. Email us your feedback.
How to apply for PReSS-funded proofreading
First, ensure you are familiar with the following documents:
Next, apply for approval from the School of Graduate Studies.
Candidates on the current PhD Statute should apply for approval in advance, via the PReSS tab in Wahapū.
Candidates on earlier statutes should apply in advance by email to doctoraladvice@auckland.ac.nz.
All requests for approval should include a statement from the candidate that outlines the details of the exceptional circumstances that warrant proofreading, a letter of support from their supervisor, and an estimate of the cost of the proofreading from an approved proofreader.
Finally, once approval has been granted, you may organise a contract with your approved proofreader.
Apply to join the List of Approved Proofreaders
If you would like to be considered for the list, please complete the Approved Proofreader Registration.
Exceptions for subject matter experts
On some occasions and subject to approval in advance from the School of Graduate Studies, you may use a proofreader who does not appear on the list.
Your request will only be considered in situations where all the following conditions are met:
- You apply for approval in advance of making any payments
- The proofreader has specialist knowledge or is a subject matter expert
- Your supervisor provides written support
- The proofreader provides the School of Graduate Studies with two recent references for paid proofreading work
- The proofreader agrees to abide by the University’s Third Party Editing and Proofreading of Theses and Dissertations Guidelines