Resources for Managers of Researchers

Training, tips and advice for people that manage research staff.

I know from personal experience as a researcher and as a manager of research that the right environment, including culture and opportunities for personal development can make all the difference to the experience and the future choices of researchers.

The IAD provide training and support for all University of Edinburgh Principal Investigators (PIs) and research leaders. The offer focuses on helping you develop key competencies as research leaders in areas such as managing yourself and your career, leading and managing people and teams, leading and managing research projects, and your role in building positive research environments.  Visit the IAD Principal Investigators site, link below, for information

IAD Principal Investigators Support

 

If you are a PhD supervisor or other PGR student supervisor you can find information and guidance on supervision at the Doctoral College site, linked below

Support for PGR Supervision

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Information and resources for those that are new to management roles.

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Training courses you may want to consider enrolling on focused on leadership and management.

Toolkit

Online toolkits and resources covering common aspects of management, for you to engage with at your own pace.