Supporting diverse and rewarding careers
The development of our researchers is at the heart of all we do, through high-quality training and support at all career stages, building capabilities and opportunities for successful academic and industrial career paths, and mobility between these pathways.
You can read about colleagues’ lived experience of this at our case studies section while the support on offer can be accessed directly below.
Researcher Development
Training, opportunities, resources and staff communities to help you achieve your potential.
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Leading Researchers programme
A collaborative, interdisciplinary initiative supporting mid-career and senior academics.
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MDC Excellence Awards
Manchester Doctoral College celebrating exceptional performances from students.
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Postgraduate Research Showcase
Bringing cross-disciplinary PGRs together to disseminate their research to a wider audience.
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Research Staff Excellence Awards
Celebrating our research community’s contribution to the University’s goals and ambitions.
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Prosper at UoM
An innovative, free online resource to help you explore diverse career pathways.
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Researcher Development Concordat
How to support career development and create a positive research environment.
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New Academics Programme (NAP)
Faculty-specific support to equip new academics with skills accredited by AdvanceHE.
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Organisational development
University support to help you develop wider skills from coaching to leadership and management.
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Equality charter marks
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion recognised by a range of charter marks.
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PI Toolkit
A resource for PIs on all aspects of developing, building and managing researchers and research teams.
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PGR Supervisor Toolkit
A resource for supervisors providing information and guidance about all aspects of research supervision from recruitment through to completion.
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