Researcher professional development
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About the Vitae Researcher Development Framework
The Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) is for you if you are doing a doctorate, are a member of research staff, pursuing an academic career or thinking about applying the skills developed during your PhD in another career.
Doing a doctorate — Vitae Website
Although the practicalities of doing a doctorate differ to some extent by discipline and institution, these pages give general advice on various aspects of doing and doctorate and how to access further support and guidance.
Professional development for researchers — Vitae Website
The Level 7 Academic Professional Apprenticeship (L7 APA) is a new standard intended to develop full competency in early career academics’ role as practitioners. Thanks to all of you who applied to be independent assessors to be part of their EPA service. Read Understanding the experience of ...
About us — Vitae Website
Realising the potential of researchers, globally. Read about the new roadmap to support Vitae’s strategic vision to 2025 Vitae is the global leader in supporting the professional development of researchers, experienced in working with institutions as they strive for research excellence, innovation and impact.
The Vitae Researcher Development Framework
Content. The Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) is structured into four domains covering the knowledge, behaviours and attributes of researchers. It sets out the wide-ranging knowledge, intellectual abilities, techniques and professional standards expected to do research, as well as the personal qualities, knowledge and skills to work with others and ensure the wider impact of research.
Doing research — Vitae Website
We have put together a comprehensive collection of useful resources relating to Open Research. These pages have been developed to coincide with Open Access week and include a 15 minute open research podcast Vitae made in conjunction with Taylor & Francis.. Click here to find out more.. Read the highlights from the VitaeChat on Open Access and Open Research
Defending your doctoral thesis: the PhD viva — Vitae Website
Format for defending a doctoral thesis. Every institution will have specific regulations for the thesis defence. In some countries or institutions, the convention is for thesis defences to be public events where you will give a lecture explaining your research, followed by a discussion with a panel of examiners (opponents).
Starting a doctorate — Vitae Website
Starting a doctorate can seem daunting, but with a bit of organisation, it can be a smooth experience. The Vitae Researcher Development Framework Getting started in research lens is a useful resource to help you keep track of the competencies you should be developing at this stage of your research career. Doctoral researchers have repeatedly quoted enthusiasm for their topic and confidence as ...
Developing as a researcher — Vitae Website
Focus on mentoring and coaching for researchers. Introduction to professional development planning. Online course: PDP ROC Plan and manage your professional development with our interactive online app. Search our professional development section for tips and information tailored to researchers