Research students

Many PhD students are focussed on continuing as a researcher in the higher education sector. QUT also helps research students explore post-graduation careers in industry, such as conducting applied research in the field or using specialised knowledge in a corporate environment.

QUT offers research orientation events that:

• provide you with an overview of the support available
• prepare for your research degree
• organise your research using QUT resources.

In addition to orientation, students are encouraged at key points in candidature to review their skills set through self assessment quizzes to assist in the development of a graduate capabilities development plan to ensure they access the wealth of research training resources available at QUT.

All training modules and services are offered free to QUT research students.

• Face-to-face training:
  • project management
  • presentation skills
  • academic writing
• Online training:
• maximising your career
• career options post-graduation
• teaching at university
• entrepreneurship
• networking
• leadership and communication
• knowledge transfer and research commercialisation.
• Other related training:
  • career mentoring specifically designed for research students
  • information technology training
  • information literacy
  • high performance computing and research support
• Online portfolio:
  • QUT’s ePortfolio allows you to build an online profile of your skills, interests, personal attributes, and achievements. Your ePortfolio is a valuable resource not only in addressing your annual progress report throughout your research higher degree, but also when writing your resume or job application.
• Other online resources:
  • eGrad School Australia, particularly the LEAP program