Graduate research journey

Shape your research journey

Skill development is a continuous process that evolves throughout your candidature.

From your initial research induction through planning, progressing, and reviewing your development, to transitioning into your next career step - each stage offers opportunities to strengthen your capabilities and shape your career path.

The stages of your research journey

As you move through these stages, you will:

• Identify skill gaps and areas for growth.
• Set achievable goals aligned with your research and career aspirations.
• Gather evidence of your developing capabilities and achievements.

As you progress, you’ll engage in activities that enhance both your research and professional skills - from refining technical expertise to strengthening communication, collaboration, and leadership.

You’ll also be encouraged to make the most of opportunities such as:

• Research training workshops and seminars
• Industry placements or collaborations
• Global programs and exchanges
• Innovation, commercialisation, and entrepreneurship opportunities
• Scholarships, grants, and awards

By actively shaping and monitoring your skill development, you’ll grow as a researcher and build a strong foundation for success - within or beyond academia.

Next step: Explore the Graduate Researcher Development Framework (GRDF) to see how it can guide and support your ongoing skill development throughout your candidature.