Experiences

The Graduate Research School is your gateway to a wide range of career-enhancing experiences. Before undertaking any of these, consider how they can add the most value to your HDR candidature and when they would be most beneficial to you.

Experiences provide an opportunity to consolidate and apply the knowledge gained through lectures, seminars and workshops. They encourage you to draw on a combination of research, professional and transferable skills to achieve defined outcomes in real-world contexts.

In addition to the experiences listed below, there may be opportunities to pursue self-sourced development experiences that align with your professional goals and research aspirations.

Funding may be available to support some development and industry engagement activities. Candidates who commenced their HDR program prior to January 2022 may be eligible for a Career Development Scholarship to support approved professional development opportunities. Candidates undertaking an approved HDR industry placement may also be eligible for support through the UQ PhD Industry Placement Scholarship or UQ Industry PhD Placement Award.

Experiences can help you refine your skills, broaden your professional networks, strengthen your employability, and enhance both your research journey and future career opportunities.