Transcript Research opportunities & planning your career

Maximising Opportunities for
Post-Graduate Research
Warwick Dawson
Director, Research Office
Research Office
Level 6, Jane Foss Russell building
Research Scholarships
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Australian PG Awards – Oct
University PG Awards – Oct
Sem. 2 commencing scholarships – May
Aust. PG Awards Industry – April/Nov
Faculty & Discipline based Scholarships
Grants in aid - May
JASON (Joint Academic Scholarships OnLine Network)
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PG Research Support Scheme (PRSS)
• Competitive awards between $500-$3,000
– Conference expenses for presentation (up to
$3,000 for Europe/US conference)
– Attend special facility, or field expenses
– Specialist Books, Equipment
• Up to 3 grants during PhD candidature
• Administered by School/Dept
• ~April onward
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..keep an eye on the future
• Build your ‘track record’…
– Relative to opportunity
– Contribution to the field
– Achievements
– Publications: quality and quantity
– Prizes, awards, memberships, professional
and/or community activities
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Career Opportunities
• Research students:
– Post doctoral fellowships and other
positions in Australia and overseas
– Academic positions
• Coursework students:
– Get involved in research projects
– Consider research degrees to keep your
options open
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Ethics approval
• Complex process
• Strict legislative requirements
• Seek assistance very early to ensure
timely approval:
– Supervisor
– Colleagues
– Ethics Office staff and/or website
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Don’t hesitate to call..
• Warwick Dawson, Director
– 8627 8100; [email protected]
• Research Scholarships
– 8627 8112; [email protected]
• Website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro
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