Supporting the academic and professional development of graduate research students and ensuring their wellbeing are high priorities for the University of Melbourne. Services and resources have been developed to meet the particular academic and career needs of graduate research students, with the Melbourne School of Graduate Research as their focal point.
All graduate research students at the University of Melbourne enjoy the support of the Melbourne School of Graduate Research (MSGR), which provides a range of quality services and academically enriching programs.
These resources encourage you to interact with your colleagues, staff, industry and the community and acquire practical skills for your future careers.
The University offers a full range of services to assist students with all aspects of their life and welfare including:
For more information visit the Student Information Directory.
The University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association (GSA) represents the interests of all graduate students at the University. GSA aims to enhance the quality of graduate students' academic experience and foster the growth of a community of enquiring scholars.
The Graduate Student Association provides services such as:
The Graduate Centre at the University of Melbourne offers a wide range of services and facilities to postgraduate students. Once enrolled, all graduate students of the University become members of the Centre and gain access to its extensive facilities.
Research background
Have you any research experience?
What methodology training have you had?
Can you work independently?
Are you well organised?
How much thought have you given your proposal?
Are you ready to write a 1,000-word proposal?
Computer literacy
Do you have a computer?
Do you use the Internet?
How well can you use a library?
Have you ever used a bibliographical database such as Endnote?
Do you realise that your computer skills will be vital to your progress?
Do you have the time?
To do research?
To give seminars?
To attend seminars?
To undertake methodology courses if advised to?
To become involved in campus activities?