Support for researchers

When you first start as a researcher at VU, you’ll have access to a broad network of support services to help you make an easy transition to your new role.

• Our academic support and development service provides one-on-one assistance to improve your skills in academic writing, presentations and literature reviews.
• We have a range of programs we offer to enhance your research writing.
• We also offer a formal researcher development program
• Our research design and statistical support (including private consultations) can help you with statistical design and analysis of data for your project.
• Our libraries are incredible resources for your research. To help you make the most of our collections, we offer library research support to enable you to access necessary resources during your research.
• If your research project involves the use of technology, you can access research data and eResearch support.
• Get peer-to-peer support from our research ambassadors.
• The Office for Research mentoring program for women (launched in 2017) includes an induction session, networking events, and evaluation. Email [email protected] for more information.

Contact our Office for Research for more information about researcher support.

If you want to build your status as a research author, at the University and externally in Australia and overseas, make use of available support and advice.

Once you’ve established your research project and are equipped with the skills you need for successfully conducting your research, we will offer you the advice and support you need to:

• get your research funded
• conduct responsible & ethical research
• publish & disseminate your research
• manage & promote your data
• report on your research outputs.

Research can feel like a solitary pursuit, but at VU we offer a range of opportunities to connect with other researchers and immerse yourself in our lively research culture.

We hold a range of annual research events which are great opportunities for networking and sharing your research. These include:

• Visualise Your Thesis
• Three Minute Thesis.

Browse our research news, events & publications, learn about publishing and disseminating your research or contact the Office for Research for more information on ways you can get involved.