During Your Candidature

ANU Research Student Development Centre

The ANU's new Research Student Development Centre (RSDC) aims to meet the professional development needs of ANU research students. Research students can access training in professional skills to support their candidature, and to equip them for careers beyond their PhD or MPhil. Training in teaching skills and professional development are a particular focus of RSDC. You can find more details at: http://researchstudents.anu.edu.au

Funds

A nominal allocation, for the total length of candidature, of up to $6,000 for each doctoral candidate and $3,000 for each MPhil candidate, is provided by CEDAM to cover the costs associated with candidate's research. The funds are expected to cover any specialised technology and software e.g. digital recorder; conference travel and registration; and services e.g. transcription.

In general, candidates are encouraged to attend and present at least one conference during their candidature (with financial support). Candidates are asked to apply to the Research Programs Convenor for funds, providing a rationale and budget.

All full time PhD and MPhil candidates in CEDAM are provided with the following resources:

shared office accommodation, including a desk, chair, an adequate computer, and a lockable filing cabinet
access to email, internet and fax facilities. Candidates need to be aware that all internet access is centrally monitored
reasonable levels of printing from the candidate's office computer, and photocopying facilities
reasonable use of a telephone for local calls
reasonable provision of stationery and postage

Part-time PhD candidates may have access to shared office accommodation and access to all other resources on a pro rata basis.

Publications

Preparing papers for publication while you are writing your thesis can help you to focus the argument of your thesis and, if they are accepted, greatly enhance your future career prospects. Discuss publication possibilities with your supervisor and fellow candidates. In Education it is common for joint authorship. It is advisable to discuss authorship with your supervisory panel very early in candidature.

Note: Each year research students and staff of ANU report on their publications to DIISR. DIISR has particular criteria for claiming different categories of publication (books, book chapters, journal articles and conference publications) and it is worth understanding these. Further information on the DIISR categories.

Academic Conferences

Attendance at academic conferences in Australia or overseas is a part of your research training, giving you an opportunity to present your research and/or to discuss it with other scholars in your field. You should discuss any plans for conference attendance with your supervisor as early as possible, keeping in mind that the call for papers is generally 9-12 months prior to the conference.

Lists and Journals

Subscribing to email lists and maintaining links to electronic copies of journals - relevant to your research - are valuable ways of keeping up-to-date with current research. A Google Scholar search for resources related to 'education' will locate a range of sites, the relevance of which will depend on your research field.

Books

The following books have been found to be helpful regarding candidature

	Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (1996). How to Research. Buckingham: Open University Press.		Phillips, E.M. & Pugh, D.S. (2005). How to get a PhD. 4th Edition, Open University Press, Maidenhead, UK.
	Bouma, Gary D. (2000). The Research Process. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.		Denholm, C. & Evans, T (2006). Doctorates downunder: Keys to successful doctoral study in Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne: ACER Jim Cumming (CEDAM) has posted a review of this book.

CEDAM Library

The library has a substantial store of higher education and professional development related books, magazines and other media. To borrow anything, please search via the computer in the library (click on the CEDAM Library icon) and then fill out the details in the library loans folder. Please return books to the in-tray to be marked off and re-shelved by a member of the admin staff. Books are ordered periodically for staff for the CEDAM Library and on an ad-hoc basis subject to the approval of the Director.

IT Queries

Seek assistance within CEDAM initially, however for more complex issues contact the CASS IT Helpdesk by logging a job at http://arts/helpdesk/

Data Storage and Back Up

Students each have a space on the CEDAM server for their data. All research candidates are strongly advised to make backup copies of their research data and draft chapters on a CD or a portable hard drive. Please note that is your responsibility to ensure frequent and secure backups of your research.

Useful ANU Links

ANU home
http://www.anu.edu.au/

College of Arts & Social Sciences
http://cass.anu.edu.au

Student Administration Services
http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/index.php

Student Services for research students
http://rss.anu.edu.au/default.asp?ref=16

Research students starting point for all HDR information
http://researchstudents.anu.edu.au/

Graduate Research Online Handbook
http://studyat.anu.edu.au/graduate_research.html

ANU parking and transport
http://transport.anu.edu.au/

Enrolling in a Research Program
http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/enrolments/researchstudents.php

Training@ANU
Professional development and training opportunities for staff and students are available through a diverse range of providers at the ANU. You are encouraged to use this site to identify which areas might be able to offer the training or professional development assistance you need. http://training.anu.edu.au/default.asp

Student iGuide
Information technology and library services at ANU http://student-iguide.anu.edu.au/
The Graduate Information Literacy Program (GILP)
This has been designed to provide postgraduate students with the information searching, information management and information technology skills that will be needed to complete a graduate degree at the ANU. http://ilp.anu.edu.au/grad/

SIGNPOST Program
A University-Wide Mentoring Program for Graduate Students. The aim of the SIGNPOST program is to provide peer support to new students facing the transitional issues of beginning graduate studies at the ANU. The program is particularly valuable to new international students as it assists them to settle in, learn about a new culture and provides them with a supportive environment. www.anu.edu.au/sign

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
CEDAM conducts the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education in which HDR candidates can enrol. This program is particularly helpful for candidates considering an academic career. http://cedam.anu.edu.au/study/gche

Student Exchange Program
Graduate candidates are eligible for the University's Student Exchange Program. http://info.anu.edu.au/studyat/International_Office/exchange/exchangeindex

Graduate Teaching Program
Many postgraduate candidates find it useful to gain some teaching experience during the course of their candidature. The ANU's Graduate Teaching Program (GTP) involves a full semester of teaching support and development for PhD candidate tutors and demonstrators. http://researchstudents.anu.edu.au/gtp/

Sidecars
SIDECARS stands for Support, Inspiration, & Development for Early Career Academics and Research Students. The purpose of SIDECARS is to assist early career academics and research students who are course coordinators and lecturers. Research Students who are asked to run a complete undergraduate course are often isolated, under-resourced, and under-prepared for the task they face. Newly appointed academics often find themselves in a similar position. SIDECARS helps to reduce that isolation, and provide much-needed resources and preparation, assisting participants in the transition from student to academic. http://www.anu.edu.au/learningcommunities/index.php/themes/profile/sidecars/

Foundations of University Teaching and Learning
This one semester course is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of university teaching and learning within the ANU context. http://cedam.anu.edu.au/foundations

Tutors@ANU
Tutors and demonstrators are an essential component of the teaching and learning activity of the ANU. This web site is designed to assist all tutors and demonstrators, and those aspiring to become tutors and demonstrators, to meet the high expectations placed upon them. http://tutors.anu.edu.au/

Higher Degree Research Student Visits to IARU Partners
Travel grants are available from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for research students visits to IARU exchange partners. http://info.anu.edu.au/ovc/Executive/020PP_Strategies,_Initiatives_and_Alliances/IARU/Student_Involvement