This list includes projects that have been highlighted to us so far and is in no way comprehensive or exhaustive.
If you know of any existing stories or projects that you think would be good additions to this list please let us know and we'll add them to the list!
Contact: jen.reynolds@vitae.ac.uk
KTP case studies
The case studies outline the experiences of the company, academic (doctoral researchers and undergraduates) and Associate involved in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership placement.
NESTA - Crucible alumni
Brief profiles of those who have been on the NESTA Crucible course.
scenta role models project
The scenta role model project specifically demonstrates the diverse range of careers across the science, engineering and technology industry sectors.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council
This project provides information about the career paths of students whose funding ended six to nine years before the project ran and demonstrates how useful their PhD training had been. Case study material was also collected from former students who were, at the time of the project, 12 to 14 years into their post-PhD careers.
STEP Enterprise - Social science workplace experience programme (SSWEP)
The ESRC has established a scheme to offer undergraduate and postgraduate social science students the opportunity to undertake eight-week placements during the summer months. The following case studies demonstrate the impact and range of placements that have been supported through SSWEP.
The Social Research Association
This page is a brief and general introduction to the types of organisations who employ social researchers.
UKRC - GetSETWomen blog
A blog made up of one-off entries from different members of the GetSETWomen network.
University of Aberdeen - Career tracking project
Details of Aberdeen's career tracking project. The results will be added to the webpage when the data has been collected.
Vitae - Part time researchers
Vitae conducted nine interviews with researchers who have successfully completed a doctorate part-time. All of the researchers interviewed have undertaken their doctorate at different points in their life and with different motivations. These film extracts will be useful to current part-time researchers and those involved in training and supporting them.