Training philosophy

The Foundation Training Program (FTP) is a professional development program that will train researchers on how to effectively foster and navigate research industry collaboration and commercialisation pathways. The program will be offered to all research and industry participants and be made available for up to 20 participants annually via face to face and self-paced on-line training. The training program will be delivered by the universities, government and industry partners and will draw upon relevant industry associations. The program is designed to equip participants with the relevant skills and knowledge needed to advance their career, or further their employment opportunities, with the Defence industry and Naval Shipbuilding Industry. It will contain specific training modules related to scientific, legal and ethical, reporting and financial, safety aspects along with training on project leadership, presentation and writing skills.