1. UWE Bristol Taking Charge of Your Research Career: Dear Future Me
Dr Helen Frisby
Researcher Development Manager

2. www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf 4 domains which form the strategic RDS
12 sub-domains
63 descriptors
Up to 5 phases of development for each descriptor.
Need to consider all of these areas – BUT they may not all be relevant to you or at a specific point in time.
Careers like people, move on.

3. 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

4. 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

5. www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf 4 domains which form the strategic RDS
12 sub-domains
63 descriptors
Up to 5 phases of development for each descriptor.
Need to consider all of these areas – BUT they may not all be relevant to you or at a specific point in time.
Careers like people, move on.