Embrace your research experience
Navigating your research journey involves more than completing your thesis - it’s about developing the skills, capabilities, and mindset to thrive as an independent researcher and professional.
At Macquarie, you’ll find tailored support, resources, and opportunities to help you plan, manage, and reflect on your progress from enrolment to completion. This includes guidance on supervision, milestones, candidature management, and skill development planning - all designed to help you stay on track and make the most of your graduate research experience.
Graduate research journey
Your research journey is more than a thesis - it’s a path of growth, skill development, and discovery.
Find out moreSkill development
Engage with the GRDF and GRDP to track and develop your research and professional skills.
Find out moreResearcher development
Review the range of resources available to develop your essential research skills.
Find out moreWriting groups & retreats
Check out the range of writing groups available for different interests and levels of experience.
Find out moreIndividualised support
Engage with opportunities for one-on-one support to help you stay on track during your candidature.
Find out moreLibrary resources
Access advice, training and resources from the Waranara library throughout your journey.
Find out moreMilestones and check-ins
Complete milestones to ensure your research is on track and you have the support you need.
Find out moreChanges to candidature
Review the guidelines for applying for leave, extensions or other changes to candidature.
Find out moreManaging expectations
Review tips for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with your supervisors.
Find out moreGrants and funding
Review grants and funding available to cover expenses relating to your research or fieldwork.
Find out moreContracts and IP
Learn about contract management and intellectual property assignment procedures.
Find out morePublishing and authorship
Find guidance on publishing, authorship and open access requirements.
Find out moreUsing AI in research
Understand how you can use AI during your research journey.
Find out moreContact us
Graduate Research Academy
Level 2, 16 Wally's Walk
Macquarie University NSW 2109