Reading Researcher Development Programme

About the Reading Researcher Development Programme (RRDP)

The Reading Researcher Development Programme is inspired by the Researcher Development Framework (RDF), developed by Vitae*. The RDF is a nationally endorsed tool designed to support the planning and promotion of personal and professional development among researchers throughout various stages of their career.

What the RRDP covers

The RDF sets out the knowledge, behaviours and attributes of effective and highly skilled researchers. It is structured in four domains:

A. Knowledge and intellectual abilities

B. Personal effectiveness

C. Research governance and organisation

D. Engagement, influence and impact

Within each of the four domains are three sub-domains which describe the different aspects of being an effective researcher in more detail.

The Reading Researcher Development Programme has been designed to provide training sessions and development workshops within each of the 12 sub-domains.

Further information and guidance on the programme

More in-depth information about the training programme, can be found in our Guide to the Reading Researcher Development Programme.

 

*Vitae is the UK organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes. Further information is available via the External resources page.