Special Initiatives

Research Orientation Program

Research Orientation Program

The Research Orientation Program will provide an overview of the support and services available to all researchers at The University of Newcastle.

EMCR 'Connect and Empower' Network

EMCR 'Connect and Empower' Network

The University is committed to establishing a collegiate Early Mid Career Researcher (EMCR) community and will facilitate the EMCR ‘Connect.

ECR HDR Candidate Scholarships

ECR HDR Candidate Scholarships

The University recognises the contribution Early Career Researchers (ECRs) make to the University’s research profile and productivity.

Grant Accelerator Program

Grant Accelerator Program

The University is offering a grant accelerator program, aimed at developing the next generation of researchers.

NewStar Program

NewStar Program

This group-facilitated program is for mid-career researchers (MCRs) who have a promising career trajectory and demonstrable research potential.

Research Leader Program

Research Leader Program

Committed to nurturing its next crop of research leaders, the University launched a Research Leaders Program in 2016.

Innovation with Industry

Innovation with Industry

In line with the Commonwealth Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda, the University introduced an Innovation with Industry Scheme.

Fulbright Support Program

Fulbright Support Program

The University of Newcastle support for Fulbright Commission Applicants ensures our researchers are given a competitive edge when applying for Fulbright scholarships.

Research Sponsorship Scheme

Research Sponsorship Scheme

The University Researcher Sponsorship Scheme is a strategy to support researchers to facilitate career development through engagement with peers.

Women in Research Fellowship

Women in Research Fellowship

The University has a longstanding commitment to gender equality and social justice.

Health Professionals Research Education Program

Health Professionals Research Education Program

The University of Newcastle via Research Advantage in collaboration with Hunter New England and the Central Coast Local Health District’s will deliver the Health Professionals Research Education Program.