Orientation and induction
Welcome to Graduate Research at the University of Melbourne!
At Melbourne we’re here to support you throughout your candidature and to help you make the best start possible.
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Attending Orientation
The Graduate Researchers’ Orientation welcomes PhD, Doctorate, Masters by Research and MPhil candidates who are new to the University of Melbourne or a graduate research degree.
Visit the Researcher Development Portal below to learn more about the orientation program and explore career development opportunities designed for you.
Want to get oriented before the next Orientation session? You can access recordings of past sessions in the Grad Space community in the Learning Management System.
Create and provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
If you have reached this stage and you haven’t created and/or provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) to the University of Melbourne, please visit the Unique Student Identifier student page for information on the steps to create and submit your USI.
Joining the induction in your graduate school or department
In addition to orientation, you must attend an induction into your graduate school or department:
- Be introduced to your local workspace, facilities, support team and colleagues
- Learn about relevant procedures, health and safety practices and training and research practices
- Become aware of research and professional development opportunities
- Get involved in your academic community.
Completing the Supervisory Agreement
The Supervisory Agreement outlines expectations for graduate researchers and their supervisors. This is a great opportunity for you to discuss and agree on supervision arrangements with your supervisors. The agreement should be downloaded and completed with your supervisors. Once the agreement is complete, it must be attached to your Commencement Form within the first six months of candidature. You should then review your supervisory agreement as needed throughout your candidature. Your progress review meetings might be a good time to do this.
Completing the foundational safety and researcher training activities
- Relevant health and safety inductions; you will be advised of these by your supervisors or at your local induction
- Research integrity online training (RIOT) via the LMS
- Obtain an ORCID
- Managing data @ Melbourne online training
Familiarising yourself with these graduate research policies and guidelines
- Graduate Research Training policy
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and being a responsible researcher
- The University’s policies on intellectual property, authorship and conflict-of-interest frameworks
- University policy and guidelines on academic integrity
Learning how to manage your candidature and develop your skills
- Graduate Research Hub, where you will find guides for all stages of your candidature
- Get set up using the resources for candidates
- Consider booking a research consultation with Library Services
- You’re now part of the Grad Space community. Check out this online resource for information on support services, professional development programs, and more
- Skills development opportunities including PhD Programs
- Follow your local communications for news about seminars and events related to your research and to stay up to date with your academic unit
Finding friends and staying well
- Learn about networking groups and activities provided by the Graduate Student Association
- Visit the University of Melbourne Student Union for special interest clubs, arts, representation, advocacy and cultural services
- Learn about Health and Wellbeing Services and Support Services