If there are patent issues relevant to your research, then you and your supervisor should discuss the relevant sections of the new UNSW document on Intellectual property. This gives students experience in grant prepartion and will assist in seeking potential postdoctoral laboratories. Speak to your supervisor regarding an appropriate proposal which will generally be accompanied by a conference abstract. Establish whether or not conference attendance depends on the success of the application. Closing dates and more information are available at the Research Office.
More information is also available on the web.
The Learning Centre offers learning and language assistance to all students enrolled at the university of New South Wales. Assistance is provided through workshops, discipline-based courses and individual consultations. Contact the Centre for a complete list of workshops. Some workshops include 'writing up research', 'writing a thesis proposal', 'oral presentation and discussion skills', 'pronunciation', 'grammatical structures' and 'academic writing style'. An individual consultation with a Learning Adviser or a Peer Writer allows the student to seek help with any specific problems or issues that they may have with their studies.