Who is the Researcher Development Framework for?

The Framework is designed for:

• researchers to identify strengths and priorities for professional and career development
• managers and supervisors of researchers in their role supporting the development of researchers and is fundamental to planning researcher development
• trainers, developers, human resources specialists and careers advisors in the planning and provision of support for researchers' development and underpins strategies for researcher development
• employers, funders of researchers and other stakeholders with an interest in the development of researchers to provide an understanding of the blend of skills unique to researchers and their potential as employees and to realise researchers' potential for all sectors of the economy and society