Australian first survey
In early 2017, Griffith University initiated a project to gather career destination and pathway information from our doctoral and research masters (HDR) graduates, of which there have been ~4,000 since the late 1970s.
The HDR Reconnect project was created in response to the ACOLA Review recommendations. One of the key findings and recommendations was that longitudinal data on Australian doctoral and research masters graduate outcomes and career pathways need to be collected. The review recognised that to get the most out of research training, and to make an informed choice about whether and where to undertake research training, prospective candidates need access to a range of information including potential career outcomes.
Griffith is the first university in Australia to complete a project of this kind.
We set out to:
- Inform prospective and current doctoral and research masters candidates of potential employment and career pathways.
- Review our research training to ensure a quality experience is provided for all candidates.
- Reconnect with our PhD, doctoral and research masters graduates.
Results were gathered in 2017 and 2018 from 1,416 PhD, doctoral and research masters graduates—and outcomes are presented below. We hope you enjoy exploring our interactive project findings.
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Where can a Griffith research degree take you?
Remarkable research alumni
Class communicators
Dr Denise Powell
EdD in Teacher Education
Griffith Doctor of Education (EdD) alumnus Dr Denise Powell wants to revolutionise deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) education in New Zealand.
No stranger to conflict
Dr Jeff Thompson
Doctor of Philosophy
Hostage negotiator, counsellor and mental health ambassador
Follow the research
Dr Koichi Ito
PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Dr Koichi Ito never imagined his thirst for a research career in cancer immunology would lead him to Griffith and a new life.
International scientist
Professor Qiyong Liu
Health
Top scientist and public health specialist who has dedicated 30 years to combating health threats in
poor and vulnerable communities.
Freshwater Ecosystems
Dr Fen Guo
Research
Dr Fen Guo is interested in understanding how changes in land use and water quality influence the availability of high-quality sources of food for freshwater animals.
Find out more
Want to find out more about completing an HDR at Griffith?
Questions about the project
To learn more about the HDR Reconnect project contact GGRS Director, Dr Sharon Saunders.
Griffith Graduate Research School
Contact GGRS for enquiries relating to HDR admission, candidature , scholarships, orientation or workshops.
Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Future students
- Email: hdr-enquiry@griffith.edu.au
- Telephone: +61 7 3735 3817
Current Griffith students and staff
- Email: hdr-enquiry@griffith.edu.au
- Telephone: +61 7 3735 3817
- Make an appointment for a phone, video (Microsoft Teams) or in-person meeting with an HDR Officer.