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Researcher education and development

Becoming a researcher

Excel, learn and thrive at UOW

Embark on your research journey, develop your skills, grow your networks, and lay the foundations of impactful research with UOW. Benefit from expert supervision, a dynamic peer community and a development program dedicated to your progress.

Our goal is to help you emerge well equipped to make meaningful contributions and lead impactful research.

Development throughout your candidature

Access a comprehensive program of development that equips you with the skills and knowledge to conduct higher-quality research.

  • Enhance your career versatility with workshops and benchmarked resources designed to develop your key skills such as academic writing, crafting your argument and refining your vision. 
  • Hone your ability to communicate complex research findings to diverse audiences in a clear, concise, and compelling way through participating in opportunities like Three Minute Thesis.
  • Benefit from multiple programs dedicated to supporting diversity such as: GradWISE designed for students living with a disability, illness or injury; and the WISE program designed for women in STEM fields. 

Collaborate, participate, and celebrate

Immerse yourself in a vibrant research culture and connect with a supportive community that enriches your journey. 

  • Engage in communities of practice to collaborate and share knowledge with fellow researchers in your field.
  • Join the peer mentoring program to receive guidance from experienced researchers and mentor others along the way.
  • Sharpen your writing skills through Write and Connect and Writing Bootcamp activities, designed to improve your academic writing and support your publication goals.
  • Connect with peers and experts at events, workshops, and forums that foster collaboration and innovation.

Your research, real world outcomes

Transform your research into real-world solutions, use your skills to drive innovation and make a real difference in the world.

  • Build essential skills to maximise the impact of your research through the impact training suite.
  • Equip yourself to translate your research into practical outcomes by undertaking an industry internship, community engagement opportunity, National Industry PhD Program. or an iAccelerate training initiative.
  • Leverage UOW's extensive networks to develop meaningful and long-term relationships, amplify your impact, and open doors to diverse career opportunities.
  • Immerse yourself in cutting edge research, elevating your expertise with scholars who are leaders in their fields.

From UOW 3MT champion and iAccelerate alumni to Rising Researchers winner!

Elahe Minaei, PhD candidate at UOW, is pioneering a novel approach to cancer treatment. Engagement with UOW’s development programs enhanced her interdisciplinary work, blending entrepreneurial training and communication skills with her immunology and molecular bioscience, positioning her at the forefront of developing transformative therapeutics.

VIEW ELAHE'S PROMEGA PUBLICATION AND VIDEO VIEW ELAHE'S LINKEDIN PROFILE

Plan, engage and grow

Tailored resources and support to lay the foundation for impactful research.

Graduate Researcher Development Framework

Know and plan your future possibilities.

Dedicated programs and resources for you

Annual HDR development program. (Login required)

Building your research career

Further resources relevant to building your long-term research career.

Elahe Minaei - PHD Candidate
“UOW’s Research Development Program has been a transformative experience in my PhD journey. The iAccelerate scholarship and 3MT program offered an exceptional opportunity to be mentored and trained in a collaborative environment that fostered creativity and innovation. This experience equipped me with the skills and confidence to effectively pitch my ideas and drive meaningful change. I am deeply grateful for the opportunities and connections I gained through this program. Elahe Minaei (second from left) - 2024 3MT Finalist and Promega Rising Researcher Award Winner School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience

Contact the Researcher Development Unit

researcher-development@uow.edu.au