Research Skills Training Needs Analysis (Researcher Development Framework)
Candidate:
SID:
Date:
Researcher Development
Framework
A
Where do you feel you are in relation
to the attributes currently?
√ No
experience
√ Some
experience
√ Very
experienced
Evidence which demonstrates that
you have these attributes in place
at Master's / Doctoral level
Knowledge and intellectual abilities
A1 Knowledge base
Subject knowledge
Research methods:
theoretical knowledge
Research methods: practical
application
Information seeking
Languages
Information literacy and
management
1
Further training that you will
require to develop attribute(s) to
Master's / Doctoral level
Self -assessment &
development priorities
agreed with
1st supervisor
Academic literacy and
numeracy
A2 Cognitive abilities
Analysing
Synthesising
Critical thinking
Evaluating
Problem solving
A3 Creativity
Inquiring mind
Intellectual insight
Innovation
Argument construction
Intellectual risk
2
Researcher Development
Framework
B
Where do you feel you are in relation
to these skills currently?
√ No
experience
√ Some
experience
√ Very
experienced
Evidence which demonstrates that
you have these skills in place at
Master's / Doctoral level
Personal effectiveness
B1 Personal qualities
Enthusiasm
Perseverance
Integrity
Self-confidence
Self–reflection
Responsibility
B2 Self-management
Preparation and
prioritisation
Commitment to research
Time management
3
Further training that you will
require to develop skill(s) to
Master's / Doctoral level
Self -assessment &
development priorities
agreed with
1st supervisor
Responsiveness to change
Work-life balance
B3 Professional and career
development
Career management
development
Continuing professional
Responsiveness to
opportunities
Networking
Reputation and esteem
4
Researcher Development
Framework
C
Where do you feel you are in relation
to these skills currently?
√ No
experience
√ Some
experience
√ Very
experienced
Evidence which demonstrates that
you have these skills in place at
Master's / Doctoral level
Research governance and organisation
C1 Professional conduct
Health and safety
Ethics, principles and
sustainability
Legal requirements
IPR and copyright
Respect and confidentiality
Attribution and co-authorship
Appropriate practice
C2 Professional conduct
Research strategy
Project planning and delivery
5
Further training that you will
require to develop skill(s) to
Master's / Doctoral level
Self -assessment &
development priorities
agreed with
1st supervisor
Risk management
C3 Finance, funding and
resources
Income and funding
generation
Financial management
Infrastructure and resources
6
Researcher Development
Framework
D
Where do you feel you are in relation
to these skills currently?
√ No
experience
√ Some
experience
√ Very
experienced
Evidence which demonstrates that
you have these skills in place at
Master's / Doctoral level
Engagement, influence and impact
D1 Working with others
Collegiality
Team working
People management
Supervision
Mentoring
Influence and leadership
Collaboration
Equality and diversity
D2 Communication and
dissemination
Communication methods
7
Further training that you will
require to develop skill(s) to
Master's / Doctoral level
Self -assessment &
development priorities
agreed with
1st supervisor
Communication media
Publication
D3 Engagement and impact
Teaching
Public engagement
Enterprise
Policy
Society and culture
Global citizenship
8