Information Resources 

Vitae has dedicated a space on their website specifically for Researcher Managers/Supervisors/Principal Investigators.  It includes access to:

• Overview a publication for supervisors and managers of researchers
• Supervising a doctorate  a resource for new supervisors or those who wish to revisit their roles and responsibilities
• 'Every researcher counts' a HEFCE-funded project, run by Vitae, to improve equality and diversity in researcher careers; and
• The Policy and Practice site, which provides up-to-date information on initiatives affecting researchers in the UK and across Europe

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Leadership Development Resources

Vitae

Vitae produces a section on their website which are intended as a convenient resource for new and aspiring PIs. Whether you wish to develop your people management skills, are considering the impact of your research project, or are new to managing a research team and don't know where to start, Vitae hopes you'll find guidance and support in one of the following sections:

• What is expected of a principal investigator?
• Research environment
• Impact
• Managing people
• Project management
• Networks
• Frequently asked questions
• Useful contacts
   

Feedback from PIs who have used this site say:

"I think these pages are important - I've been a principal investigator for eight years now and this is something I need to do."
"I'm a researcher but not yet a principal investigator. I would recommend this site to my peers."
"It is easy to find [your] way around - the index on the left is useful."

Motivated and Skilled Researchers = Successful Research Projects RS Connect (in partnership with Faculties, Cue East and REN) supports and trains research staff so that you can have more effective research teams, who require less micro-management, and who will continue to provide successful research outcomes. Develop your Researchers to complete on time, to understand how to plan a budget and to communicate your results appropriately and effectively.    There will be more opportunities for future funding, more publications and enhanced career development for all.

 

Leadership Development for Principle Investigators

This on-line resource, funded by HEFCE and developed by the University of Leicester, University of Cambridge and Loughborough University is for new and inexperienced Principal Investigators and provides guidance and support in five key areas:

• Leading a Research Team
• Legal and Ethical Issues
• Developing your Researchers
• Managing your Research Career
• Managing Research Finances
• Case Studies

CSED

There are plenty of opportunities for Principal Investigators to undertake Leadership and Management training through the CSED programme and RS Connect also offer a programme of 'bite sized' lunchtime sessions of Leadership Skills for Research Staff.