Researcher Development Sector Study

Date

2025

Client

Research Consulting

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A cross-country baseline study of researcher development in 14 UK and Australian universities, identifying strategic drivers, delivery challenges, and future opportunities to enhance research culture and institutional alignment.

Research Consulting

Working in partnership with Vitae, Research Consulting undertook a survey-based study of 14 UK and Australian universities exploring strategies, structures, resourcing, delivery, evaluation and challenges in the field of researcher development.

5 UK universities and 9 Australian universities participated in the project, which involved:

  • a specialist online survey which covered strategy, structures, programmes and delivery, evaluation, engagement and challenges and opportunities;
  • a bespoke institutional report and supporting analysis;
  • a one-to-one consultation with our team to discuss the institutional context and report; and
  • attendance at virtual good practice sharing events.