Researcher Development Programme 2026-2027
The table below displays the sessions open to book as part of the Academy’s central Researcher Development Programme for 2026-27.
The 2026-27 programme aligns with the University of Liverpool's Strategy 2031 to "deliver sector-leading support for the development of research talent". In line with the University’s values, and through our collaboration with internal and external experts, we’re confident that the programme puts researchers' needs first, fostering innovative research and an inclusive research community.
There are more sessions coming through 2026-27, including workshops that will enable research fellows to be successful in their fellowship goals, as well as provide opportunities for to build networks, collaborate and showcase their research.
You can also review the new Fellows Resource Hub, which includes useful resources and recordings from previous sessions that have been delivered in this programme.
Check out the RD Roadmap to view a wide variety of resources available for research staff.
Upcoming sessions
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| Tuesday 6 October, 1-4pm | Making the most of your fellowship |
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Uncover what experience and knowledge you'll need to develop over the course of your fellowship to achieve your career goals. Meet other research fellows from across the University and hear from experienced fellows. Learn about the opportunities available to you in the Fellows Development Programme, which has been specifically developed by the Academy to support your development needs. |
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Apply by 5pm, Friday 9 October |
Think Together, Move Forward: Action Learning for Fellows |
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Are you working through a real challenge in your research, leadership, or career right now? The kind you can't quite think your way through alone? This new offer for research fellows is aimed to help you find the solutions in a safe and supportively challenging environment. These sessions aren’t training courses or workshops. You will work with a small, confidential group of peers, supported by an expert facilitator, to help you and each other to think. In each session, two or three of you bring a current issue and the rest of the group listens and asks open, exploratory questions rather than giving advice. No one tells you what to do; you leave with your own next step and a group that's rooting for you to take it. Participating in this programme will help you to provide evidence for Category 1 (Supporting People) of the University of Liverpool Research and Impact Contributions Framework. This programme includes three sessions, online, throughout 2026-27:
Please note: this only works if the group can build trust over time, so we ask everyone to commit to all three dates before applying. Places are limited to 8 to keep the group genuinely peer-led. To apply: complete this short form by 5pm, Friday 9 October. |
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