Advancement of knowledge through research

Student Research

Supporting the student researcher with professional skills training

All research students at Maynooth University undertake a structured research MSc/MLitt or PhD programme, each of which incorporate educational opportunities relevant to research and professional development. Maynooth University research students develop a skillset that includes advanced research and analysis techniques, as well as a broad range of transferable skills.

The Maynooth University Research Skills Development Programme draws on the expertise of the Graduate Studies and Research Development Offices, in conjunction with faculties, departments and professional units within the University, to further support research students in acquiring the skills and experience necessary to become independent academic researchers and to develop their careers in multiple settings beyond academia. This support is offered through the provision of a number of interdisciplinary modules and workshops.

Research programmes at Maynooth University balance both research-specific and professional development education to ensure our research students are prepared for a future of engaging in excellent research and excelling in a variety of challenging careers.

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Doctoral Students

The interdisciplinary modules and workshops within the Research Skills Development Programme include, among others: • Communicating your Research • Considering your Future Career

• Research Ethics & Integrity

• Research Data Management

• Academic Writing

• Publishing in Academic Journals • Thesis Completion & Career

Development

• Grant Management & Compliance

• Innovation & Research Commercialisation

• Creative Thinking & Problem

Solving

• Postgraduate Teaching &

Learning

Momentum in research

Frances Smyth

Job Title:

Engagement Manager

Organisation: ClaimVantage

Postgraduate Qualification:

MSc (Research)

Year of Graduation:

2007

Frances Smyth MSc Graduate, Maynooth University “I have a BSc in Science and an MSc in Bioinformatics from Maynooth University. I graduated from my undergraduate at the height of the dot-com crash in the early 2000s when technology jobs faced a very uncertain future. Thankfully, Maynooth University had recently gained momentum in research in a nascent scientific field called bioinformatics that was used to map the human genome, and which allowed me to study Biology and also keep progressing in Computer Science and technology at the same time. Because of the options, education, and skills provided by Maynooth University, I have been able to progress in my career and make fulfilling career choices with a plethora of options open to me. The best part of my time at Maynooth University were the lifelong friends I made and the happiest memories of my life. I could not recommend Maynooth University enough!”

“I have been able to progress in my career and make fulfilling career choices with a plethora of options open to me”