Graduate School Career Development Framework

HDR Industry Placements

The Graduate School Career Development Framework facilitates industry experiences, as Placements, to allow you to experience current practice and develop networks while demonstrating and strengthening your transferable, professional and research skills.

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Learning objectives

  1. Apply advanced disciplinary knowledge, research and capabilities to real-world industry settings.
  2. Exhibit professional conduct and ethical decision-making in workplace scenarios.
  3. Communicate complex ideas and technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
  4. Develop and refine interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships and enhance collaboration.
  5. Utilise critical thinking and analytical skills to integrate research findings into practical applications.

Placement Information Sessions

2025 Dates (All Sessions are held via Zoom)

If you have attended an information session but still have questions, please book an appointment to discuss your plans. 

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  1. Eligibility & Scholarships
  2. Types of placements
  3. Placement and your program
  4. How to organise your placement
  1. List of Host Organisations
  2. Travel considerations
  3. Student experiences

1. Eligibility & Scholarships

Placement eligibility

All PhD candidates can undertake an HDR Placement regardless of their scholarship eligibility.

Scholarship eligibility

You are eligible for funding if you:

  • Are enrolled as a PhD candidate
  • Formally submit your application and have your placement project approved via my.UQ within 18 months of your program commencement date (36 months if you are studying part-time).
  • Have completed a Graduate School-coordinated PhD Industry Placement for a minimum of 60 working days.