Research Training & Professional Development
Developing Effective Researchers
We know what it's like to be a graduate researcher.
MSGR boasts a diverse, innovative and comprehensive range of programs to get your research off to a successful start and guide you through your candidature to completion and beyond. Whether you're thinking of a career in academia or industry, there's something for everyone.
Our programs have been designed with you in mind and to fit your research degree at the various stages of candidature and provide you with a variety of opportunities to pick up essential skills, build important knowledge and develop key networks to achieve the best possible outcome for your degree, and your future career.
Engage now to elevate your academic experience and become an effective researcher!
Orientation
The start of a graduate research degree is both exciting and demanding. Start with Orientation and your local induction to get your degree off to a flying start.
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Graduate Research ePortfolio (GReP)
A collaborative tool, place to find resources, online courses including the doctoral attribute workshop, and a place to connect with other graduate researchers as well as researchers across the University.
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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Learning & Leadership (GCALL)
An advanced interdisciplinary course designed exclusively for doctoral candidates and start of
career researchers at The University of Melbourne.
3 Minute Thesis Competition
The three minute thesis is a national competition for all graduate researchers. Competitors have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis topic and its significance in language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience
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Start of Career Researchers
Planning the Foundations is a dedicated workshop for Start of Career Researchers. The workshop focuses on providing practical advice on a range of issues important for mastering the challenges associated with academic career planning.
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