The PRC is a 10-day intensive research course that is offered in person by DPA experts. Ordinarily, the PRC is held in November/December. Participants receive intensive introductory training on research design, methodology, methods and planning which can be credited towards two academic programs at the ANU i.e. the Graduate Certificate of Pacific Development and the Master of Pacific Development.
The PRC is part of DPA’s broader commitment to building research capacity in the Pacific. The PRC is funded by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Pacific Research Program.
PRC 2025
We are excited to announce that this year the PRC will be delivered in collaboration with NUS. The program will be a ten-day intensive research training workshop. The first week will be dedicated to the delivery of the Pacific Research Methodologies (PRM) micro-credential and foundational qualitative and quantitative research approaches. In the second week participants will present their Pacific research proposal as part of the PHA conference, hosted by NUS.