What is the Researcher Development Concordat
The Researcher Development Concordat sets out the expectations and responsibilities of four stakeholder groups (researchers, their managers, employers and funders) to support researchers’ career development and to create a supportive and positive research environment.
The Concordat is structured around three principles:
Environment and Culture – Excellent research requires a supportive and inclusive research culture
Employment – Researchers are recruited, employed and managed under condition that recognise and value their contributions
Professional and Career Development – Professional and career development are integral to enabling researchers to develop their full potential
What are we doing to implement the Concordat at Manchester?
Career Development Research Staff Statement of Expectations
The University’s Career Development Research Staff Statement of Expectations sets out the expectations and mutual responsibility of research staff, PIs and the University with the aim of creating a supportive environment in which researchers are able to work and develop their careers.
Research Staff Excellence Awards
The Research Staff Strategy Group Excellence Awards have been introduce to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievement, impact and successes of our researchers.
Research Staff Dissemination and Collaboration Funds
The Research Staff Dissemination and Collaboration Funds providing opportunities for researchers to network, disseminate and communicate their research as well as establish new partnerships and collaborations.
Research Staff Promotion Criteria
In 2020 the research staff promotions criteria were revised and outlining clear criteria for research assistants and research associates to secure promotion.
Research Staff Conference
The annual research staff conference sits alongside a wide range of training and development opportunities offered by the Researcher Development team and Learning and Organisational Development.
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