Individualised support

Individualised support to help you stay on track

Graduate Research Coaching Program

The Graduate Research Coaching Program is a 12-week program run each semester. You will be paired up with a professional staff member at Macquarie who holds a PhD and has been trained as a PhD coach.

The program targets the skills of project management and self-management, specifically: self-awareness, accountability, resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility. Sign up on the myRDC or email gr.development@mq.edu.au to join the program.

1:1 consultations

Graduate research students can book a one-on-one appointment in person or online with a Graduate Research Development Advisor to discuss:

• thesis writing
• conference preparation
• grant applications
• publishing
• career planning and development
• other research skills issues

Email gr.development@mq.edu.au or your Graduate Research Development Advisor directly. Please include your name, your department, and what you would like to discuss.

Statistical support

For statistical support, the graduate research statistical consulting service is available on Tuesdays in person or online. Email Associate Professor Peter Petocz to book an appointment or submit a question online.

Thesis editing

For support with editing your thesis, check out this one-page guide: ‘How do I get my thesis professionally edited’.