Core programs

The Researcher Development Unit in the Research Portfolio runs a variety of initiatives to support research career success and create connections within the EMCR community. Our offerings span research career development programs, short capability development workshops that build specific skills, applied opportunities that build experience and track record, and targeted funding and awards. Together, these programs enable your development and research career momentum over time.

Research career development programs

Programs for EMCRs focused on research career strategy and building research leadership. For those asking: Who am I as a researcher and leader, where am I going, and how do I get there?

Capability development workshops

Stand-alone sessions that build researcher skills relevant across disciplines and career stages. For those asking: What skills do I need right now to succeed as a researcher?

Our targeted skill development workshops are updated regularly throughout the year, so check back frequently. Common examples include:

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The Conversation Masterclass
Nature Masterclass
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Leadership and Management Conversations

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Applied opportunities

Chances for EMCRs to contribute to their community and gain skills through real life experiences. For those asking: How can I grow my skills in real-life settings, in ways that build my track record?

HDR/ECR Mentoring Program

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This University-wide structured mentoring program will develop your mentoring skills as an ECR while supporting HDR students in their research career development.

Title : Write a guest article

Description : Contribute to your EMCR community by sharing your insights into EMCR skills or career development.

Link URL: https://researcher-hub.sydney.edu.au/emcr-community/news-and-insights.html

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Title : Join the SEMCAN Committee

Description : The Sydney Early/Mid-Career Academic Network often recruits faculty representatives.

Link URL: https://researcher-hub.sydney.edu.au/emcr-community/sydney-early-mid-career-academic-network.html

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Funding and award schemes

Funding and awards to support EMCRs toward career success and recognition. For those asking: What schemes can I apply for to support my activities, build my track record, and help me progress?

EMCR Peer Development Awards

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Recognises Level A-C researchers who have developed the skills and careers of EMCR peers.

Research Excellence and Inclusion Prizes

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$55k for excellent researchers with caring duties, disability, or women going for promotion to D or E.

EMCR Training Grants

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Funding for EMCRs to run programs that develop the skills or careers of other researchers.

That was the most impressive career development workshop I’ve attended

2025 Leading Your Academic Career participant

Teaching relief enabled me time to think and funding made things possible in my research. This has progressed my research and supported my goals

2024 Research Excellence and Inclusion Prize recipient

I really like the Odysseys and the energy mapping activities. They have given me lots of inspiring ideas.

2025 Design Your Life and Career participant

Get in touch

Title : Contact us

Description : Have a question, comment, or suggestion for us?

Link URL: https://researcher-hub.sydney.edu.au/about/contact-us.html

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Title : Give feedback

Description : Share feedback on the Researcher Development Hub website.

Link URL: https://researcher-hub.sydney.edu.au/about/feedback.html

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Title : Research enquiries

Description : Contact the Research Portfolio for help with other research enquiries.

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