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Graduate Research Coaching Program - Introduction Workshop

Description:

As a graduate researcher, you need to develop a comprehensive set of skills that go beyond academic and disciplinary expertise. Unfortunately, many researchers miss out on crucial training in time management, goal setting, and maintaining high performance and momentum. That's where the Graduate Research Coaching Program (GRCP) comes in—it's designed to hone these essential skills and build productivity into your candidature.

The GRCP will run from March to June. Through the program, you'll establish a collaborative partnership with one of our GR coaches, all of whom hold a PhD and have received training as a coach. Our coaches will provide you with support, motivation, encouragement, empowerment, and if necessary, some gentle prodding. By the end of the program, you'll feel confident and back in control of your thesis, equipped with skills and strategies to make steady progress.

The criteria for participating in the research project are listed below:

  • currently enrolled in a PhD at Macquarie University
  • have progressed beyond your CoC
  • have not engaged in the GRCP within 12 months of their current iteration
  • estimated Work Submission (EWS) date falls after 1 September 2026
  • has signed approval from your principal supervisor to participate (info for supervisors is attached).

The program schedule is outlined below:

Session

Date

Duration

Venue

GRCP

Introduction workshop

TBA

2 hours

Senate Room 127, 16WW

(Online participation available)

8 x 1:1 coaching sessions

Agreed upon by coach and coachee

30 minutes each

in person or online

Mid-program

catch-up

2 - 4pm

TBA

2 hours

TBA

(Online participation available)

End-of-program celebration

TBA

1 hour

TBA

While the introduction workshop and end-of-program celebration will be held on campus, off-campus students are very welcome to participate in the GRCP. Arrangements will be made for information and coaching sessions to be run online. 

So, are you ready to take control of your research project? Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your productivity and set yourself up for future success. 

Registration will close at 5 pm on Friday, 20 March. Join us in the program's introductory session on (Date TBA) and discover how it can elevate your professional and personal growth to the next level! Spaces are limited, so register today!

Directions to venue: Senate Room 127 is located on Level 1 of 16 WW (the Lincoln building). Use the stairs or take the lift to reach Level 1. Then, walk through the glass door and you'll find it down the corridor on your right side.
Attachments
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Audiences

Graduate Research Students
Venue(s):
  • Senate Room 127, 16WW
  • zoom
Facilitator(s): Dr Frank Song
Enquiries: gr.development@mq.edu.au
Registration closes: Monday 16 March 2026 05:00 PM



Researcher Type
For GR candidates only
Year of Candidature (FTE)







Terms & Conditions

  1. Graduate Research students who register for this training event but do not attend will be reported to their Principal Supervisor and Faculty Liaison Coordinator, and may be restricted from participating in future graduate research training events.
  2. To cancel your registration, select 'unregister' in your registration confirmation or email the event enquiry contact as soon as possible.
  3. Your MQ ID number is the unique identifier for your registration and will not be disclosed.