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9 Jul 2024: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. Welcome. We are the University's central provider for the professional development of PhD students. Our team design and coordinate a diverse programme of activities and resources for postgraduate

30 Sep 2016: Your research degree is a time of training during which you will develop the skills needed to become a professional researcher. ... using that learning in your research, and by applying your skills in non-research situations.

23 Sep 2016: Engaging others is essential to communicating the impact of our research and operating in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. This section of the Cambridge Researcher Development Framework (CamRDF) comprises four competencies needed by

21 Aug 2023: We offer a range of workshops to support you with the different types of writing expected in and beyond academia, as well as retreats where you can get some focused writing done.

21 Mar 2023: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. Part-time Students' Experiences. We spoke to four research students of different subjects about their experiences studying part-time for a PhD.

7 Oct 2016: He remains active in research, publishing primarily in political philosophy and higher education studies. ... She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and has been teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students alongside her research.

5 Oct 2020: Copyright and Licences. Research Ethics encompassess two modules - Good Research Practice and Working with Human Subjects - covering the ethics of involving human participants directly or indirectly in research projects. ... The Medical Research

21 Aug 2023: developing skills relating to Research Expertise or your Career Progression. ... Managing your Research. 2024 University of Cambridge.

23 Sep 2016: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. Research Expertise. Research Expertise. Research is, of course, what we do.

21 Aug 2023: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. Managing Your Research. The workshops under this theme cover a range of topics and are specifically tailored to meet the needs of PhD students. ... goals. We also have online resources on managing your

5 Oct 2020: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. Managing your Research. Online Courses. The following courses are hosted on Moodle. ... You can work through the sections which feel relevant to you at your own pace, though we'd recommend working through

13 Dec 2016: We are located in the Student Services Centre on the New Museums Site in the centre of town. For general enquiries, please contact researcher.development@admin.cam.ac.uk.

21 Feb 2023: As a part-time research student, your core activities will be identical to those of a full-time student, but your timeline will differ. ... In this section of the website, you can explore advice and support for part-time research students under the four

23 Sep 2016: You need to be ready for the next step beyond your PhD. This section of the Cambridge Researcher Development Framework (CamRDF) comprises three competencies needed by professional researchers.

21 Aug 2023: These workshops help you develop your ability to communicate your research effectively to a wide audience, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the academic community. ... Whether you are looking to improve your presentation skills or expand your

8 Jul 2020: Managing your Research.

23 Sep 2016: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. Personal Effectiveness. Personal Effectiveness. Personal effectiveness is 'how' we do our research well.

13 Feb 2024: Do you struggle with writing clear, articulate sentences? Do you find it difficult to structure your writing in a way that flows for the reader? As a PhD student, you have the opportunity to participate in one-to-one tutorials with a Royal Literary

19 May 2020: Airing over the 2020-21 academic year in response to the remote pivot, this podcast discussed key themes of becoming an efficient professional researcher.

23 Mar 2023: We start the first day with a discussion of the kinds of challenges that autism and ADHD can present in doctoral research, as well as the strengths.

17 Sep 2021: The Cambridge Researcher Development Framework (CamRDF) maps out fifteen core competencies which are key to conducting professional research in an interdisciplinary and international context.

5 Oct 2020: Writing your Paper is an extensive guide by Taylor & Francis focused on publishing research articles. ... focused on science research writing as a non-native speaker.

27 Jan 2021: We aim to enable as many students as possible to access one-to-one support, and as such have laid out this fair use policy.

6 Oct 2016: We are the University's central provider for the researcher development of PhD students. Our team develops and delivers a diverse programme of activities and online resources for researchers, as well as acting as a hub for the coordination of

8 Aug 2023: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. Researcher-Led Events Scheme. This scheme funds postgraduate research students across the University to set up and run research events such as conferences and symposia. ... The aim is to facilitate

5 Oct 2020: Build Your Online Profile. Research Posters. has put together an engaging and extensive guide to conference posters, which covers the whole design approach as well as how to present. ... Finally, NYU Libraries have put together an online guide to

23 Oct 2023: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. O2 | Presenting & Communicating. In a research context, impact can be defined as success in persuading others to change what they do or think. ... Good presentation and communication skills are vital to

21 Mar 2023: CamGuides: an onboarding course provided by the Libraries to help you navigate Cambridge and get settled within the city, the University and your research. ... Research Integrity: guidance on University policies addressing research integrity, ethics and

21 Mar 2023: Be clear what help, support and feedback you are seeking to progress with your research. ... If your department is organising research days, try to attend (online if in-person is not possible).

28 Sep 2016: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. C2 | Leadership. A successful researcher must be able to act as an effective leader, whether you are the Principal Investigator of a large research group, leading ... a team working on a collaborative

28 Nov 2023: Researcher Development" (RD) encompasses all the learning and development that equips PhD students with the skills needed to successfully complete their research degree and prepare them for their future careers. ... The core RD programme is coordinated

28 Sep 2016: You could be lecturing, teaching small classes, leading lab demonstrations or supervising a more junior member of your research group.

28 Sep 2016: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. O1 | Writing & Publication. Good writing skills are essential to publishing papers, crafting funding proposals and engaging with the public conversation around research.

28 Sep 2016: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. O3 | Collaboration & Teamwork. Collaboration is a fundamental feature of research: even if you are not part of a specific research team, you need to be able ... As research becomes ever more

16 Sep 2022: to-date research in an interdisciplinary and international environment. ... These include (but are by no means limited to) the Careers Service, Cambridge University Libraries, Public Engagement, the Language Centre, the Research Strategy Office and the

28 Sep 2016: "I understand how to seek out funding and entrepreneurial opportunities, and how to make the most of them."

17 Sep 2020: It can be overwhelming to know where to start when you're a new postgraduate student. This page collates the key courses we think you should tackle first, including completing the Skills Analysis Survey to help you understand your development goals.

28 Sep 2016: If your research involves human subjects, animals, disease, genetically-modified or other organisms, chemicals, technical equipment or fieldwork there will be strict health & safety requirements you must follow, as well as ... You can acquire this

28 Sep 2016: can conduct your research effectively.

28 Sep 2016: A researcher has many demands on their time: not only do you have to progress your own research, you may have a plethora of other commitments such as teaching, keeping up ... You can develop these skills through our workshops on managing your research

28 Sep 2016: You need to be aware of which tools are available for your research. ... You can also attend courses run by the Social Sciences Research Methods Centre, Bioinformatics Training Facility, MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge Statistics Clinic, University

28 Sep 2016: Foreign languages are often essential to completing your research (for reading materials, field trips or internships, for example), but they can also be vital to expanding your future career opportunities. ... Knowing one or more programming languages

28 Sep 2016: This will also inform and give you confidence in research decisions that you make, and strengthen your ability to take advantage of and seek out collaborations, including those that span disciplines.

28 Sep 2016: "I am proactive in planning my career, and I understand how to translate my skills and experience into successful applications."

28 Sep 2016: Search site. Postgraduate Researcher Development. P4 | Self-Leadership & Resilience. Research can be emotionally as well as intellectually challenging.

28 Sep 2016: "I can think creatively and take an adaptable approach to solving problems."

6 Dec 2016: We offer thirty-minute sessions to support you in your development as a researcher, provided by experts who themselves hold a doctorate. You can also find expert writing support from our Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellows.