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Graduate research development

UniSC's Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) supports graduate research candidates to 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.

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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

Transferable skills

  • Communication and collaboration
  • Authorship
  • IP management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Manage your wellbeing

Career

  • Career planning
  • Exploring career paths
  • Promoting career potential