The GRIT program is designed to support your growth as a researcher - professionally, personally and academically. It combines structured training with flexible opportunities, helping you build the skills, confidence and networks you need to thrive during your degree and beyond.
All graduate researchers complete four core activities. These total approximately 20 hours of training, with slight variations determined by the induction needs in different areas (for example, health and safety inductions in specific environments).
The four fixed activities are:
You will also choose from a wide range of training and experiential activities that match your research and professional development needs. These are grouped into three Researcher Development Domains, each with specific focus areas.
| Domain | Focus areas | Example activities |
|---|---|---|
| Enabling Quality Research |
| Training Opportunities Statistical research methods and managing research data Researcher Development Submitting ethics applications or applying for grant opportunities |
| Expanding Professional Practice |
| Training Opportunities Planning your research program and researcher resilience Researcher Development Attending conferences, workshops and networking events |
| Shaping the Future |
| Training Opportunities Commercialisation and communicating the impact of your research Researcher Development Publishing your research and participating in community engagement and outreach activities |
As a graduate researcher, your development goes far beyond writing your thesis. GRIT is designed to support your growth as a researcher and a professional through experiences that are practical, flexible and tailored to your goals.
Whether you are building technical expertise, developing leadership skills or preparing for a career beyond academia, GRIT offers a wide range of opportunities to help you get there.
You will have access to:
To complete your degree, you will need to meet the following GRIT activity requirements before submitting your thesis:
Minimum of 100 hours:
Minimum of 60 hours:
GRIT activities are available but not compulsory.
For further information, read the Graduate Research Development Procedure.
GRIT is flexible by design. You are encouraged to explore opportunities beyond what is formally offered by the Graduate Research School. This might include:
As long as the activity supports your development and meets GRIT criteria, it can count towards your program. Just make sure you can provide evidence of participation.
If you are unsure whether an activity is eligible, or you would like help finding something that fits your goals, the GRIT team is here to support you: grit@adelaide.edu.au.
