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Graduate research development program

UniSC's Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) supports graduate research candidates to achieve the graduate attributes of their higher degree by research program.

The Graduate Research Development Program provides a broad range of development opportunities and resources to support you in building the skills you need to successfully complete your program and graduate with a diverse skill set for broad employability.

The program is delivered by a range of providers, with development activities, resources, and access to appointments with UniSC staff.

Core competencies

The program is built on the graduate researcher development framework, consisting of four core competencies. Each core competency is designed to support you to be successful in your program and beyond.

Candidature

  • Establish yourself as an HDR candidate
  • Understanding the degree requirements
  • Navigate UniSC as an HDR student
  • Manage your candidature
  • Hone your academic writing skills

Research

  • Becoming a researcher
  • Integrity and ethics
  • eResearch and data management
  • Research design
  • Statistics
  • Digital competency
  • Financial management

Candidature

  • Establish yourself as an HDR candidate
  • Understanding the degree requirements
  • Navigate UniSC as an HDR student
  • Manage your candidature
  • Hone your academic writing skills

Research

  • Becoming a researcher
  • Integrity and ethics
  • eResearch and data management
  • Research design
  • Statistics
  • Digital competency
  • Financial management

Considering a PhD or Masters by Research?

Enquire today and we’ll help get your HDR journey started.

We’ll respond with personalised guidance and include scholarship opportunities you may be eligible for.

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