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Monash develops its future research leaders

25 June 2008

The Future Research Leaders program aims to evolve the skills and knowledge critical for research leadership.

A new training program for early and mid-career researchers has been hailed a success.

The Future Research Leaders program was developed by the Group of Eight universities, which includes Monash, to evolve the skills and knowledge critical for research leadership.

Modules cover all aspects of research leadership and project management including intellectual property, grant and contract administration and people management.

Participants have so far completed the first two sessions of the program covering research strategy and planning, building research capacity, industry collaboration and planning.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Edwina Cornish said Monash was deeply committed to supporting the development of its future research leaders.

“The Future Research Leaders Program is clearly a success and a positive initiative by the Group of Eight to develop excellence in Monash’s research leaders of tomorrow,” Professor Cornish said.

“The long-term aim of the program is to provide all Australian universities with a program that can be adapted for their institution so we can assure the ongoing development of research leaders.”

For more information visit the Future Leaders Program website.