Supporting researchers’ professional development
Whatever your role in supporting researchers’ professional development, Vitae resources can help. Training materials, research, advice and practice-sharing. Resources to support your own career development. Login or register for best access.
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Practical resources for researcher developers
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Your own professional development
Career Framework for Researcher Developers (CFRD)
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Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF)
A comprehensive professional development framework tailored to researchers. Design and evaluate development programmes. Inspire and empower researchers
About the RDF for researcher developers
RDF Planner - our online app is available by subscription
Resources for getting started
PDP ROC. Online course for researchers. Get started on professional development.
Induction resources for you to use with new doctoral researchers.
Supporting materials for PIs and leaders of research
Preparing for leadership programme to run with research staff
Other opportunities
Read about CROS and PIRLS results in Five Steps Forward
Vitae supports member institutions to engage in the HR Excellence in Research UK process
Three Minute Thesis Member organisations can participate in the international Vitae 3MT competition
