Our work

The Researcher Development team supports researchers at all career stages across the University of Edinburgh and contributes to wider institutional work on research culture, leadership and career development

How we support researchers

We work with researchers at all career stages, including research staff, principal investigators, research leaders and colleagues who support researchers across the University. 

We offer workshops, online resources, mentoring, coaching, careers support and community activity to help researchers and research leaders access the information, guidance and development opportunities they need. 

University-wide work

The Researcher Development team leads and contributes to wider University activity that supports researcher development, research culture and the research environment. Our wider work includes:

  • Leading the University’s implementation of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, including reporting, developing action plans and convening the Concordat Implementation Group
  • Developing and maintaining the Research Staff Hub webpages 
  • Working in partnership with colleagues across the University
  • Leading and supporting institutional priorities relating to researcher development and research culture
  • Contributing to the delivery of the University’s Research and Innovation Strategy
  • Building and maintaining external connections that inform and strengthen our work

The Concordat to support the Career Development of Researchers

The University of Edinburgh is a signatory to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, a national framework focused on:

  • Environment and culture
  • Employment
  • Professional and career development

The Concordat supports researchers to access at least 10 days each year for professional development. At Edinburgh, the Concordat Implementation Group helps guide implementation, reporting and action planning.

The Research Staff Hub includes Concordat action plans and reports, information about the Concordat Implementation Group, and useful resources for researchers.

Researcher Development Concordat

Research Cultures

Research culture shapes how research is experienced across the University, including how people collaborate, how they are supported and recognised, and how inclusive research environments are created. Building and sustaining a positive culture is a shared responsibility.

Explore the University’s work on research cultures and related resources.

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