Academic Excellence

Research
Guide

Your pathway to getting involved in medical research at JCU. Find topics you're passionate about, connect with supervisors, and start your research journey.

Step 1

Find a Topic That YOU Are Fascinated By!

It is important that you are passionate about the topic – try to not get involved in a project you don't care about!

If you need help finding a topic or brainstorming, the best way is to contact researchers in your area who may point you in the right direction!

Step 2

Find a Researcher in Your Area of Interest

JCU

Find researchers through JCU

TUH Department Research

Specific department research leads

TUH General

General enquiries

CBH

HP Research Fellow

Step 3

Contact Potential Supervisors

Depending on your topic/area of interest, use the above emails to find a potential project you could assist with.

Have Your Own Project Idea?

If you have a project or idea of your own, and are looking for a supervisor – JCU is the best place to ask!

JCU CMD

Pathways to Research via JCU CMD

ResearchWeb

Create a free account and use the "matchmaking" feature to find opportunities from doctors and researchers looking for student involvement.

We are in the midst of transitioning to LearnJCU so keep your eyes peeled for updates!

ResearchGate

Create a profile and see what researchers in your area are doing!

JCU Academics also have an updated list you can access through the CMD portal.

TUH/CBH/MBH

Pathways to Research via Hospitals

1

Send an Email

Townsville

Email a brief description of a potential research topic and a list of any research experience

ResearchSupportUnit@health.gov.au

Cairns (CBH)

Contact for Cairns Base Hospital

desley.harvey@health.qld.gov.au

Cairns (JCU)

CNS JCU contact

luisa.roeder@jcu.edu.au
2

Contact JCU CMD

Once you have found a project and superior, contact the JCU CMD either via JCUMSA Research Officer or the portal created on the JCUMSA website – it doesn't matter if you aren't completing a project within JCU, we would still appreciate you letting us know so we can support you in any way we can!

Ready to Start Your Research Journey?

Contact our Research Officer for guidance and support throughout your research experience.