Early career
Early career researchers are important to La Trobe and significant resources available to support them. More initiatives are currently in development.
Skills development
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Strategic research teams | What are the strategies that guide successful large research teams? How do you set up the team to maximise grant and publication success? This workshop is ideal for research teams or researchers who need to leverage their research to attract funding. |
| Turbocharge your thesis | This workshop will tell you how to write your thesis more effectively. |
| Turbocharge your publications | This workshop will help research academics overcome barriers to writing and increase their publication output. |
| Women and research leadership | What can women do to increase their success in research? This workshop provides change strategies at the organisational, interpersonal and personal levels. |
| Shameless self promotion | A workshop to show you how to put yourself in the spotlight (elegantly!) rather than hiding your light. If you want to be successful, you will have to ask for what you want! |
Register for these workshops at Research Smart Seminar Series.
| Early career masterclass | Two half day sessions deliver with small group coaching to help set research goals. |
| Future research leaders program | This eight module program provides training in research management skills. Information about the program will be available soon. |
| Research residency program | A program to provide an opportunity for focused work away from teaching demands under the guidance of experience mentors. An application process will be announced shortly. |
Register your interest for these courses by emailing Carol Burnett (c.burnett@latrobe.edu.au).
Skills support
A number of skills development strategies are in preparation. These include:
| Course title | Description |
|---|---|
| Career planning program |
These sessions will help those early in their research career think strategically about research directions and opportunities. An application process will be announced. |
| ECR circles |
Peer exchange groups (PEGs) for early career reserachers to discuss experiences and needs. |
| Early career researcher awards |
The La Trobe University Excellence in Research Awards (LTUERA) awards for early career researchers from each faculty. You are eligible for the 2012 awards if your PhD was awarded on or after 15 October 2005. More information on Research Services. |
| Expert review panels pilot |
Expert review panels to review grant applications will be available to foster high quality research. More details soon. |
Register your interest for the above initiatives by emailing Carol Burnett (c.burnett@latrobe.edu.au).
Resources
Refer to the Resources tab for a list of additional resources and links.
