Training and development pillars

It's important you develop the core research skills to guide you through your doctoral journey in order to:

• Master essential research methodologies, data analysis techniques and academic writing skills. 

• Learn how to effectively manage your time and projects to meet deadlines and maintain a balanced workflow. 

• Access resources on navigating University systems, from funding options to administrative processes. 

Find below activities and resources from the Centre for Early Career Researchers to help you navigate your doctoral journey. Doctoral Essentials is one of our seven key Doctoral Training and Development pillars, designed to support you through your doctoral journey.  

Doctoral Essentials training courses  

Here is a small selection of training courses related to Doctoral Essentials. To see the full list of training available, visit CPD or the Training Calendar. 

• Memory techniques for researchers 

• Critical thinking for researchers 

• Project management essentials 

Research culture encompasses the behaviours, values, expectations, attitudes, and norms of our research communities. It influences researchers’ career paths and determines the way that research is conducted and communicated. 

Research Culture is the environment you create your research in, and the ways people in the university behave and interact with each other. 

• Understand the dynamics of research communities, including collaboration, networking and academic etiquette. 

• Explore initiatives aimed at fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within the research landscape. 

• Learn how to engage with and contribute to your research community, both locally and globally.  

Queen Mary is committed to producing and promoting high-quality research to the highest standard and to the highest standards of integrity. 

Researchers must act in an appropriate manner, always maintaining the expected standards of rigour and integrity relevant to their research work. This includes -  

• Understanding the principles of ethical research, including consent, confidentiality, and responsible data handling. 

• Learning about the importance of academic integrity, avoiding plagiarism and ensuring transparency in your research. 

• Access guidelines and case studies on ethical dilemmas and how to address them.  

Ethics and Integrity resources 

• Integrity and Ethics 

• Research Integrity Essentials (e-learning) 

• Research Ethics training 

• Conducting Ethical Research (e-learning) 

• Introduction to generative artificial intelligence: uses, biases and ethics 

Thriving as a Researcher is one of our seven key Doctoral Training and Development pillars, designed so you can foster resilience and wellbeing in your research career through -  

• Discovering strategies to maintain mental and physical health while managing the demands of research. 

• Gaining insights on building a supportive network of peers, mentors and advisors. 

• Exploring resources on work-life balance, stress management and maintaining motivation throughout your doctoral studies. 

Find below activities and resources from the Centre for Early Career Researchers to help you navigate your doctoral journey.  

Training courses 

Here is a small selection of training courses related to Thriving as a Researcher. To see the full list of training available, visit CPD or the Training Calendar. 

• Managing your time and workload in a research environment 

• Embracing challenge 

• Working with your doctoral supervisors 

• Saying no: Establishing healthy boundaries in academia 

• Managing your supervisory relationships: Researching resolutions (QMPlus e-resource) 

Prepare for a successful career within and beyond academia by -  

• Exploring career paths and opportunities available to you, whether in academia, industry, or other sectors. 

• Getting tips on job searching, CV writing, and interview techniques specific to your field. 

• Learning about transferable skills and how to leverage your research experience in various career contexts. 

You can access further career support via the Careers Team, where you can seek guidance on topics ranging from choosing a career to finding work experience and starting your own business. 

Find below activities and resources from the Centre for Early Career Researchers to help you navigate your doctoral journey. Careers is one of our seven key Doctoral Training and Development pillars, designed to support you through your doctoral journey. 

• Careers and Enterprise  

Training courses 

Here is a small selection of training courses related to Careers. To see the full list of training available, visit CPD or the Training Calendar. 

• Using your doctorate in industry and beyond: Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences 

• Researcher Futures: Career insights for doctoral students 

• The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme 

Maximise the influence of your research on the wider community by - . 

• Demonstrating your contribution within and beyond academia.  

• Discovering strategies for effective public engagement and communicating your research to non-specialist audiences. 

• Learning how to build partnerships with industry, policymakers and the public to enhance the impact of your work. Access tools for measuring and demonstrating the societal benefits of your research. 

Find below activities and resources from the Centre for Early Career Researchers to help you navigate your doctoral journey. Engagement and Impact is one of our seven key Doctoral Training and Development pillars, designed to support you through your doctoral journey. 

Training courses 

Here is a small selection of training courses suited to Engagement and Impact. To see the full list of training available, visit CPD or the Training Calendar. 

• Centre for Public Engagement training 

• Three Minute Thesis (3MT) 

• Designing and delivering a conference presentation 

• Publishing in academic journals   

Resources 

• Evaluating research impact beyond metrics 

• Policy engagement and impact resources 

• Understanding and engaging policy stakeholders workbook 

Transform your research into tangible innovations and business opportunities, and -  

• Gain insights into protecting your intellectual property and navigating patents, copyrights and trademarks. 

• Learn about the process of commercialising research, including funding options, startups and partnerships with industry. 

• Access resources on entrepreneurship skills and turning research ideas into viable business ventures. 

Find below activities and resources from the Centre for Early Career Researchers and the wider Queen Mary community to help you navigate your doctoral journey. Commercialisation, IP and Enterprise is one of our seven key Doctoral Training and Development pillars, designed to support you through your doctoral journey. 

• Queen Mary Innovation