Resources and development
The development framework for HDR students consists of three key steps:
- Explore potential career pathways and determine which options you will follow.
- Design your pathway development program, including skills required and activities to undertake.
- Attain competency in core pathway requirements.
You should aim to complete at least eight training activities over the course of your studies.
Training pathways
Academic skills
Programs to support you in pursuing an academic career, with a specific focus on research capability.
Professional skills
Programs to support you in gaining professional skills for careers within or external to academia.
Transferable skills
Programs to support you in developing transferable skills, with a specific focus on interpersonal skills and personal development.
Opportunities
HDR internships
Find a number of internship programs with select industry partners.
3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
Foster your academic, presentation and research communication skills in this competition.
Visualise Your Thesis competition
Challenge your creativity and communication skills in this competition.
Additional support
Career pathways and training
Curtin offers specific development and training programs across three career pathways. You can design your development pathway by selecting from the training options in the download below, according to the pathway and stage of your candidacy.
HDR student orientation
HDR students can attend a special orientation session at the start of each semester, plus access the videos and resources from previous HDR orientation sessions.
Study and personal support
You can access the study and personal support services available to all Curtin students.