Author: Jennifer Podesta

Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE)

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Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE): Applications now open until 1 July 2025

Calling for applications for a new round of the Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship Program, for international travel in the period 1st October 2025 – 31st December 2026.

Applications are now open and will close 11.59 pm 1st July 2025 (Australian Eastern Standard Time).

The Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Program is an exciting international exchange opportunity open to Early Career Researchers at the Ph.D. and postdoctoral level. Each successful applicant is provided with costs towards a return flight and up to A$200 per week (up to a maximum of 26 weeks) to support accommodation expenses associated with a visit from:

  • Australia/New Zealand to France, or
  • France to Australia.

Eligible applicants must be a PhD student in, or hold a postdoctoral appointment at, a French university or AINSE-member university. The research project must be in collaboration with at least one researcher employed by ANSTO or another Australian AINSE-member institution (in the field of nuclear science and engineering and in the areas of Health, Environment or Nuclear Technologies), and at least one researcher employed by a French university or French research institution.

The research internship is required to take place over a period of 8–26 weeks between 1st October 2025 – 31st December 2026.The terms & conditions are available through our SAAFE website. Applications will remain open until 1st July 2025 via the AINSE Grants Portal.

Australian Institue of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Scholarships

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AINSE are currently receiving applications for the 2025 round of our Pathway Scholarships for Honours and Masters students.

Eligible students who will be enrolled in any Honours program OR Masters program, for some period between 1st January 2025 and 31st March 2025, can now apply for the 2025 AINSE Pathway Scholarship via the AINSE Grants Portal.

We’ve had successful recipients from Charles Sturt in 2023 (FOBJBS, SCME) and 2024 (FOSH, SAEVS).

To be eligible for the AINSE Pathway Scholarship, students must be:

  • Enrolled in an Honours degree OR a Masters degree, at a current financial AINSE Member Institution (CSU is one) for some period between 1st January 2025 and 31st March 2025; and
  • As part of their degree requirements, must submit a research project involving the use of ANSTO facilities, or the analysis of data previously collected from ANSTO facilities, in collaboration with an ANSTO staff member.

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‘Stories behind the Research’ podcast – Michael Elwan

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In the latest ‘Stories Behind the Research’ podcast, Michael Elwan shares how personal tragedy shaped his journey into mental health advocacy.

With a profound sense of responsibility and a passion for change, PhD candidate Michael has turned his experiences into a commitment to advancing mental health awareness through both academic and professional work.

In this engaging episode, Michael shares his personal insights and introduces his impactful research on ‘Lived Experience Leadership in Mental Health’.

“If we are in the business of serving people with mental illnesses, then we should not only listen to what they want, but we should actually have them in leadership roles, to direct the organisation, to direct the government, to direct commissioning bodies…”

Listen to Michael now

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Office Of Responsible Gambling PhD and Post-doc Scholarships 2025

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The Office of Responsible Gambling invites applications for the 2025 Gambling Research Capacity Grants program.

Gambling Research Capacity Grants aim to improve the quality, diversity and impact of Australian gambling research by supporting talented and committed researchers.

In 2025, the Responsible Gambling Fund is offering two PhD scholarships and a post-doctoral fellowship. Each PhD scholarship is for up to $60,000 per annum for three years. Top-up scholarships of up to $30,000 per annum will be considered for students receiving other stipend funding, such as Commonwealth Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships. The post-doctoral fellowship is for up to $160,000 per annum for three years.

Applications close Friday 28 February 2025 and are expected to be awarded April-May 2025.

https://www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au/resources-and-education/funding-to-prevent-gambling-harm/gambling-research-capacity-grants

Seeing like a researcher: Masterclass series #9

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Seeing Like a Researcher is a masterclass series highlighting the experience, skills, wisdom and advice of Charles Sturt’s research leaders on themes relating to research innovation and professional skills for research.

For our 9th session we are very pleased to welcome Distinguished Professor Sarah O’Shea who will present:  A qualitative research journey – the highs and lows.

Join Professor O’Shea for an insightful session that delves into the intricacies of qualitative research. Through candid reflections and shared experiences, this masterclass explores the journey from designing a qualitative study to addressing ethical considerations, recruitment, and data analysis.
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Join the PGSA to celebrate the end of 2024!

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Join us to celebrate the end of 2024!
Whether you are at the end of your study journey or just starting out we would love to see you and hear about your highs and lows of 2024 and what you are looking forward to in 2025!

All PGSA members and non-members are most welcome!

Put on a Santa hat, upload a festive zoom background, make a little something special for lunch and join us to celebrate our last meeting of the year.

PGSA committee member and HDR student, Diane Cass, is going to kick us off with a short presentation on ‘managing our wellbeing over the holiday break’ and then it will be over to you to share your stories and successes from 2024 and some of your plans for the New Year.

There will even be some holiday games and giveaways!

Thursday 12th December 12.30-1.30 AEDT 

Join us on zoom here-   https://charlessturt.zoom.us/j/69895356367  

Seeing like a researcher: Masterclass series

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Seeing Like a Researcher is a masterclass series led by Professor Mark Evans. The Series highlights the experience, skills, wisdom and advice of Charles Sturt’s research leaders on themes relating to research innovation and professional skills for research.

We are excited to have Distinguished Professor Geoff Gurr join us for Session 7, Publish or Perish, Publish and Thrive.

Distinguished Professor Gurr is an internationally recognised ecologist who has held academic appointments at Melbourne, New England, Sydney and Charles Sturt as well as visiting professor positions at Sydney, Lincoln University (New Zealand) and Zhejiang University and Fujian Agriculture & Forestry University (China). His work over the last three decades has focused on harmonising agriculture with the natural environment. Read more

Have you completed the GRES?

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Our annual Graduate Researcher Experience Survey (GRES) is still open until Friday 6th December. 

We rely on the feedback from our students in the GRES to inform the development and improvement of our services, support and resources for HDR. Your opinion matters to us as it helps us to understand what we are doing well and where we can do better.

Results from previous GRES have led to improved access to training, communication practices and administration processes and increased financial support. It has also informed many of our student outreach activities and training for students, staff and supervisors.

So far, our response rate for this year’s survey is at just over 10%, which means there are many diverse voices and experiences that have not been heard.

We know it is a busy time of year but if you have yet to do so, please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

We look forward to having your voice included!

GO TO THE SURVEY

 

Researcher careers across borders: supporting careers beyond academia

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Vitae is the global leader in supporting the professional development of researchers, experienced in working with institutions as they strive for research excellence, innovation and impact.

‘Researcher careers across borders: supporting careers beyond academia’ is an online event being held on Thursday 21 November 09:00-11:00 (GMT). This webinar is focused on international approaches to how researchers are supported to explore careers beyond academia.

This event will be joined by:

  • Dr Teresa Rosas, Academic Talent and EDI Officer at CREAF (Inici | Creaf), who will share CREAF’s initiatives for supporting researchers in careers outside of academia
  • Dr Johanna Stadlbauer, Anthropologist and Head of Postdoctoral Office at the University of Graz, who will present insights on how Graz supports researchers in exploring non-academic career paths
  • Professor Alison Truelove from the University of Exeter, who will present on the Developing Business-Aware Academics project (Welcome – Developing Business-Aware Academics) focused on developing business-related skills in researchers

This event is free and open access. Please feel free to share the events details with your networks and anyone who may benefit from attending.

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Amplify your research impact!

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Join us for the Charles Sturt Researcher Innovation Program, a free program that will support you to develop a plan to maximise the impact of your research. The 2 x ½ day program will provide you with practical tools, templates, and resources that will help you design your communication and strategy to gain access to more grants, find new funding, create opportunity for industry partnerships and amplify the impact of your research.

This program is hands on and will be tailored to your individual needs. It is suitable for existing research, planning future research, and identifying new opportunities for research.

Wagga/Albury Monday 11th Nov 9.30-1pm and Tuesday 12th Nov 9.00-1pm

Port Macquarie Tuesday 26th Nov 9.30-1pm and Wednesday 27th Nov 9.00-1pm

Orange Wednesday 12th Feb 9.00-1pm and Thursday 13th Feb 9.00-1pm

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