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Research Development
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Empowering researchers for sustainable impact
Southern Cross University fosters research excellence for global impact.
We are committed to supporting the development of our researchers, research students and research administrators to excel throughout their career. We continually strive for research excellence, ensuring our research is shaped through stakeholder engagement, driving national relevance and global impact. Our researchers continue to secure funding from nationally competitive schemes and industry, which supports our growth and underpins our collaborations, publications and research training.
Our approach to research development is focussed on our people. We offer a variety of internal funding schemes, programs, and workshops to support researchers at all career stages – whether you are just starting out, or an experienced researcher.
Explore OpportunitiesInternal and External Research Funding
Our diverse schemes support researchers at any stage. Opportunities range from seed funding to strategic support for nationally competitive schemes and industry partnerships.
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Capability Building
We offer a range of programs to support your research career development. Join our research workshops to build and strengthen your research skills and knowledge.
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Resources and FAQs
Access resources for your development as a researcher and find out more -
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Development opportunities
The Re-establishing research and publishing program aims to support Mid-Career Researchers who have experienced career interruptions, or who wish to get back into ‘research-active’ and publishing mode. Participants work with external mentors throughout to rebuild and strengthen their research track record, by developing a research plan and focussing on writing towards publication in high-quality journals.
Our Early-Career Researcher development programs are relaunching soon. ECRs can participate in our 12 Weeks to Publication program, with expressions of interest launching soon.
The Graduate School holds a range of research skills training workshops throughout the Higher-Degree by Research journey. HDR students can also participate in the 12 Weeks to Publication program, which will recommence in 2025.
Developing your research skills for the future
Industry Partnerships
We provide seed funding and support for your research translation and industry partnerships, to transform your research into innovation
Global Impact
Our programs and resources support researchers to contribute to global challenges and foster international collaborations
Sustainability Focus
We offer funding opportunities, workshops, and resources to drive research that creates a sustainable future
Interdisciplinary Approach
We encourage collaboration with different fields. Discover our Research impact clusters
Discover more on Research Launchpad
The Research Launchpad is a comprehensive resource hub for our researchers and research students to access funding opportunities, workshops, and development resources in one place.
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