Overview
With access to support and world-class facilities, help advance the frontiers of innovation through research that creates new knowledge.
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Benefits Of Researching At Uq
With access to support and world-class facilities, help advance the frontiers of innovation through research that creates new knowledge.
Health, Wellbeing And Inclusion
Access services to improve your confidence and physical and mental health, including inclusion programs to make everyone feel welcome and connected.
Program And Application Support
Our dedicated Graduate Research School exists to support HDR candidates through the application process, progress reviews, and on to graduation. HDR liaison officers are always here to help.
Career Development Framework
Gain the essential skills you need to succeed as a researcher with our career development support. Access a range of free events, webinars and support to prepare you for your next step.
Professional Skills
Entrepreneurial, academic, teaching skills and more – learn what you need to transition to the workforce.
Research Skills
From data analysis to ethics and research presentation – learn how to design and conduct research.
Transferable Skills
Writing, communication and working with others – gain the key skills applicable to all research pathways.
Learn more about our Career Development Framework
What Can You Do With A Phd Or Other Research Degree?
From academic research and teaching to innovation and private industry, a research degree opens many doors.
Academic Careers
Find a balance between research and teaching by working at a university.
Opportunities exist to work within specialist schools, institutes or centres with other experts, uncovering solutions to society’s biggest challenges, publishing papers to contribute to a growing body of knowledge, and teaching and mentoring the next generation of researchers and professionals.
Industry Careers
Make an impact with your research.
Choose to commercialise your own research by starting a company or bring research expertise to government, non-government and not-for-profit organisations.
Areas such as bio tech, sustainable development, pharmaceuticals, mineral extraction and processing, materials engineering and humanities and social sciences all need researchers to turn theoretical knowledge into tangible outcomes.
Benefits Of Assigning Intellectual Property (Ip) To Uq
PhD candidates who assign their IP to UQ get the same benefits and protections as University staff. This means UQ will negotiate to commercialise and protect your work and will provide administrative, legal, financial and commercial expertise – and bear the cost. You will receive a share of any commercial returns.
Living In Queensland
Whether you’re in Brisbane or elsewhere, Queensland is spectacular. Safe, liveable and with pristine beaches and rainforests just a short drive away. We’re diverse, welcoming, and energetic, with limitless activities and inclusive cultural events to enjoy.
UQ has many entrepreneurial programs that encourage startup ideas, internships, pitching, and collaborations... I now have an entrepreneurial mindset and good communication skills that really transformed my confidence.
Do You Have Questions?
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Tips for this phd opportunity
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- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
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