Original Release Date: 26 July 2023

This training session for GRLOs (Graduate Research Liaison Officers) focused on supporting candidates in the National Industry PhD Program. Key topics included finalising required documentation (uni agreements, collaborative agreements), GRLO involvement in onboarding, and managing resubmissions with new assessors to avoid bias. The session emphasised the importance of clearly detailing all support—both cash and in-kind—in applications, including staff time, equipment, facilities, and professional development opportunities. Assessors need comprehensive information to evaluate candidate support effectively. The presentation stressed that applications should demonstrate how candidates will be equipped to succeed in both industry and academic settings, with support detailed for both STEM and non-STEM disciplines without bias.