This award provides an opportunity to highlight some of the excellent ways in which researchers can develop the research, vocational and entrepreneurial skills that are matched to the demands of their future career paths.
The 2010 Award will be given to the individual, team or institution that has developed the most innovative or exemplary scheme outlining an example of support for the career development of postgraduate researchers and/or research staff. The judges will be particularly interested in support that:
- Is of an innovative, exemplary or collaborative nature
- Has tangible outcomes (for example, what researchers have done as a result)
- Relates to the implementation of the concordat to support the career development of researchers
All candidates must submit an online entry of no more than 500 words by the deadline of 7pm on 7 June 2010.
In 2009, Durham University won the Award with their research-skills training programme. Their programme provides generic and transferable skills training and support for all early-career researchers at Durham, including research students and research staff via a range of ‘more than 300 events throughout the year ranging from one hour sessions to four-day residential events.
For more information, visit the THE Awards 2010.