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Using the Researcher Development Framework as a researcher

The Researcher Development Framework has been incorporated into a downloadable Professional Development Planner to enable you to identify the areas in the framework you want to develop further and to create an action plan.

What is the Researcher Development Framework?

Researcher Development Framework subdomains graphic Details the Researcher Development Framework and the background to its development.

 

Why is it important to focus on my professional development?

Use the Researcher Development Framework to understand how to become a successful researcher, what strengths you already have and how developing as a researcher will help you throughout your career.

How can the Researcher Development Framework enhance my career development?

Identify how your skills and experiences will enhance your prospects of success in various career areas.

 

RDF Professional Development Planner

Person writing down goals to achieveUse the Professional Development Planner to identify areas in the Framework you want to develop further, create an action plan and record evidence of your progress.

Sharing experiences

Top tips from researchers about professional development and profiles of researchers reflecting on their development activities.

Useful documents for the Researcher Development Framework

Main documents and frequently asked questions on the Researcher Development Framework.

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For information on conditions of use, including requirements for acknowledgement, please visit RDF conditions of use.

For enquiries regarding the RDF please contact rdf@vitae.ac.uk