Researcher development

See how we support research excellence through building knowledge, skills development and collaboration.

We know our culture of research excellence and our international reputation relies on the strength of our researchers and their skills. That’s why we’re investing in enhancing knowledge, building research capability and expanding networks – to support our researchers as they continue to lead in their fields.

We offer practical resources, training programs and mentoring opportunities to empower researchers at every stage of their career. Our Researcher Capability Framework is organised into eight key skill components, each focusing on an essential area for research success.

Researcher Capability Framework

Collaboration and external engagement

Build connections with researchers, institutions and organisations to create collaborative research opportunities.

Indigenous knowledges and Indigenous-led research

Incorporate and advance Indigenous perspectives, knowledge systems and research practices.

Research communication and dissemination

Communicate research findings to diverse audiences and manage the research process from start to finish.

Research expertise and innovation

Develop strong research skills and expertise while applying creativity and innovation to tackle research challenges.

Research funding and sustainability

Identify and secure funding while developing sustainable research practices that consider long-term environmental, economic and societal impacts.

Research governance

Continuous training to ensure ethical, responsible research practices that protect data, intellectual property and participants’ rights.

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Research impact and translation

Research that creates real-world impact, whether through societal, policy or commercial outcomes, and is interrelated to teaching.

Research leadership and reputation

Lead research teams and students while maintaining high-quality, ethical work to build a strong professional and academic reputation.