UWE Bristol

Future Directions: Introducing the Researcher Development Framework

Dr Helen Frisby Researcher Development Manager UWE Graduate School Helen.Frisby@uwe.ac.uk 0117 32 83848

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Products of a Research Degree

Written outputs Thesis, papers, books?

A highly skilled researcher

www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf

Researcher Development Framework (RDF)

An operational framework for planning, promoting and supporting the personal, professional and career development of researchers
Created by Vitae in association with Research Councils Launched 2010 Core of the framework draws on data from 100+ interviews Phenomenographic method identified 1,000+ characteristics and their variants Input from experts, specialists and stakeholders Clustered into 4 main areas or Domains

www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf

How can the RDF help you?

Personal and professional development
Understand your strengths Identify areas for development Set goals

Self-assessment and review Job applications Thinking about promotions Transferable skills Broadens your view of available career options

www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf

UWE Bristol

Future Directions: Introducing the Researcher Development Framework

Dr Helen Frisby Researcher Development Manager UWE Graduate School Helen.Frisby@uwe.ac.uk 0117 32 83848