The EDN is a key support network for PhD students and Early Career Researchers. The winter school is specifically geared towards the training and development of these members. In addition, the EDN has provided 80 travel grants for Early Career Researchers and PhD students since 2006, and continues to offer travel scholarships to these researchers so they can attend conferences and workshops. The EDN’s ASSA Reception is pivotal in bringing job market candidates from Australian institutions to the attention of world class international institutions. By raising Australia’s profile in the international marketplace, the EDN facilitates the careers of graduates and researchers in a fundamental way.

"It's hard to believe that we would have been able to recruit from top schools like Berkeley or MIT without the prospect of support by EDN for their research once these juniors were hired. – EDN Program Participant Survey Responses

"I was thrilled to find that it existed up commencing my PhD, as it gave me a collaborative network whilst undertaking an isolated course of study, and allowed me to be exposed to different areas of research." – EDN Program Participant Survey Responses