Research Training

As an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences The Cairns Institute plays a major role in research training. The Institute is involved in the recruitment, supervision, networking and mentoring of research students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs at JCU and partner universities.

A number of research students are physically located in The Cairns Institute Building D3 in order to work more closely with supervisors housed in the building. These, and other, research students benefit from the seminar series and other activities run by the Institute.

The Institute warmly welcomes inquiries from people interested in undertaking higher degrees by research on topics aligned with our strategic intent and research themes.

Details on application procedures and scholarship opportunities are available from JCU’s Graduate Research School.

GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL

Cairns Institute Workshop: Grant Writing

• Date: Monday, 2 December 2024
• Time: 3pm – 4pm AEST
• Location: In-person at Cairns Institute D3-003 or online via Zoom

About the Workshop:

Join our upcoming Grant Writing Workshop designed to equip researchers with essential skills for successful grant applications. This session will guide participants on building a strong research track record and targeting smaller grants, along with strategies for identifying larger, impactful external funding opportunities. With practical examples of application components and presentation tips, attendees will also gain insights into the range of support available through JCU’s Research and Innovation Services team.

To Register: Complete the registration form

If you have any questions, please contact The Cairns Institute's Research Manager, Aliyah Ravat, at aliyah.ravat@jcu.edu.au.

Cairns Institute Workshop – Publishing for Excellence

You are invited to attend the Cairns Institute Workshop: Publishing for Excellence.

Date: Thursday, 17 October 2024
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom

About the Workshop:

This workshop will guide participants on the importance of publishing in high-ranking academic journals and how to identify the best publishing opportunities in your discipline. You will develop a strategic and targeted approach to scholarly publishing, and learn about open access pathways, which allow your research to be freely available and more discoverable without any cost to you.

Additionally, the session will provide tools to help you avoid predatory publishers that may engage in sub-standard practices.

To Register: Complete the registration form here.

This workshop will be delivered by the JCU Library Division.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Aliyah.ravat@jcu.edu.au.

Research Impact Training (Introduction)

Why is Research Impact Important?
The Australian Research Council's Engagement and Impact Assessment defines research impact as "the contribution that research makes to the economy, society, environment, and culture, beyond the contribution to academic research." Bayley and Phipps (2019) further elaborate that "Impact is the provable effects of research in the real world. It is the changes we can see (demonstrate, measure, capture), beyond academia (in society, economy, environment) which happen because of research (caused by, contributed to, attributable to)."

By participating in this training program, you are positioning yourself at the forefront of a university-wide initiative designed to enhance our collective ability to communicate the significance of our research.

Who is this training for?
Early Career Researchers

What will you gain?
This program provides both informational insights and practical exercises, equipping you with the essential skills needed to effectively demonstrate the real-world impact of your research.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding different types of research impact
• Planning for impact through defined pathways
• Identifying potential impacts of your research
• Identifying and engaging with stakeholders
• Stakeholder mapping
• Formulating key messages
• Creating a comprehensive impact plan

You can view the recording and access the working materials from the session from the Research Impact Library Guide at JCU

If you would like to be included in future training sessions, please contact The Cairns Institute's Research Manager, Aliyah Ravat, at aliyah.ravat@jcu.edu.au