Early career researcher training and support

UWA offers a comprehensive suite of training programs designed to build capability, foster collaboration, and enable success in research and academic leadership.

Training resources

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Why Participate in ECR Training?

Early career is a critical phase for developing your research profile and professional network. UWA’s training programs will help you:

  • Understand the research environment and expectations
  • Develop strategies for publishing and increasing research impact
  • Secure funding and manage research projects effectively
  • Build resilience and maintain wellbeing in a competitive academic landscape

Training, Resources, and Opportunities

Researcher Development for Early Career Researchers at UWA is offered across the Graduate Research School, Office of Ethics and Integrity, Office of Industry and Commercial Development; Core Research Infrastructure; the UWA Library; and the Office of Research, including Pre-Award and Research Impact.

  • UWA Research Foundations

    Gain essential knowledge to navigate your research career:
    • UWA research policies and processes
    • Effective project planning and time management
    • Building productive supervisory and mentoring relationships

  • Research Performance and Impact

    Enhance the visibility and influence of your work:
    • Writing for high-impact journals
    • Understanding metrics and altmetrics
    • Strategies for research translation and engagement

  • Research Translation

    • Support for commercialisation
    • Knowledge exchange
    • Community and media engagement

  • Funding and Grants

    Develop competitive grant-writing skills:
    • Identifying funding opportunities
    • Crafting compelling proposals
    • Budgeting and compliance requirements

  • Career Development

    Plan for long-term success:
    • Building your academic profile
    • Networking and collaboration strategies
    • Pathways to leadership and promotion

  • Wellbeing and Resilience

    Support your personal and professional sustainability:
    • Managing workload and stress
    • Maintaining mental health in academia
    • Creating a balanced research career

  • Advanced and Specialised Training

    • Commercialisation
    • Research Infrastructure Facility Management Training
    • Ethics and Integrity
    • Protocols and resources for Indigenous research

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