As an academic researcher you will need various skills throughout your career, whether you are just starting or at an advanced stage. The LSE has a number of support programmes, training opportunities and information sources for you to gain new skills or refresh your knowledge.
LSE’s Training Portal - the central information source for all training and skills development workshops. Browse training courses via the LSE Training Portal.
The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) is part of the Academic and Professional Development Division designed to support academic staff across the School. The centre offers a highly regarded events programme, funding opportunities and specialist well-being services.
They coordinate developmental events which can enhance your professional status. Such opportunities can be included within a funding application, for example promoting a research fellow’s potential to grow whilst at the School.
TLC run training programmes designed to strengthen the impact of your research both within and beyond academia. Browse TLC’s Academic and Professional Development programme.
Improving your grant writing skills - TLC can be approached directly if you would like to improve your skills in writing proposals in preparation for a grant submission. Learn more about the Teaching and Learning Centre.
If you are a PhD student or a member of research staff, LSE Careers has a dedicated support service that helps you develop your career. Whether you are unsure of your career direction, or planning an academic career, or looking at careers outside of academia, you can access support from a specialist careers consultant. This includes support in:
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finding and applying for independent research funding/fellowships
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information on travel grants
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conference bursaries during your studies
Book an appointment with Dr Madelaine Chapman, PhD and Research Staff Careers Consultant, to discuss your options further. Please note: Dr Chapman works part-time. Book an appointment.
LSE Human Resources run a number of training sessions throughout the year providing transferable skills such as project management, balancing family life and career, stress management, managing others, and working in a team. For more information browse HR’s training programme.
If you are a researcher at LSE it would be useful to join the LSE Researchers Network and the specific training programmes developed by the TLC for this special community. For more information see LSE Researchers Network.
The Research Briefing is an electronic newsletter produced by the Research Division. The Briefing is published monthly from October to July each academic year and contains updates on research activity throughout LSE.
LSE has been actively involved in aligning its policies and practice with the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. The Concordat sets out the key responsibilities and expectations of all parties, including researchers, funders, and employers in managing the career development of researchers. More information about current action plans and what LSE is doing can be found on the RSI Concordat website.
VITAE - At a national level, VITAE is a very useful UK organisation committed to the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes. Learn more about VITAE.
VITAE also runs training events and meetings for researchers all over the country, as part of its Researcher Development Programme.