Career Development for Doctoral Candidates

It's never too early to start planning for life after your doctorate! Whether you have your sights on a career in academia, industry, entrepreneurship or public good, there is a wealth of workshops, programmes and resources to help you prepare for the career you want. Some of the many events planned for our Doctoral Careers Focus during September and October include: 

• Doctoral Morning Tea: Coffee, Careers and Conversations (networking)
• Academic Career Perspectives (online webinar series) 

Visit our Doctoral Careers Focus web page to sign up for these events and more, access resources, and learn how to structure your training, development and networking journey according to the specific outcome you want. 

You are also invited to apply for these sought-after year-long programmes for doctoral candidates: 

• The Academic Career Advancement Programme (ACAP) provides you with the opportunity to explore key aspects of academic life, build interdisciplinary relationships with academics across the University, and get a head start in the academic job market. Applications for 2026 close on 2 October.
• The Doctoral Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme (DELP) is designed to unlock your entrepreneurial potential. You’ll gain the tools, frameworks, and mindset to explore new pathways, drive impact, and create value wherever your career takes you. Applications for 2026 close on 27 October.