About the Graduate Research School
The Graduate Research School (GRS) is the central support unit for graduate research and research training at La Trobe University. We work with candidates, supervisors, researchers and staff across the University to support graduate research and researcher development. Our work spans candidature administration, research education and development, research training governance, industry and community engagement, and international partnerships. We aim to strengthen research excellence, improve graduate research degree outcomes and contribute to an engaged graduate research community.
Who we are and what we do
Operations team
The Operations team provides support and advice to graduate research candidates and academic staff. The team administers graduate research degrees throughout candidature, including:
- applications
- enrolments
- candidature variations
- scholarships
- progress
- supervision
- examinations.
Research Education and Development team
The Research Education and Development (RED) Team curates the Researcher Development Program.
The RED Team supports all researchers, including graduate research candidates and academic staff, through research training and development, including:
- Building ethical and effective research practices
- Planning development and career pathways.
- Developing writing, publication and engagement strategies
- Communicating research with clarity, confidence and impact
- Shaping high-quality graduate research supervision
Find out more about Research Education and Development.
Strategic support
GRS staff also provide strategic support, including governance and policy, data analysis and reporting, and support for international and industry partnerships.
Contact the Graduate Research School
Find our contact details on the GRS contacts page.