Training and Development
When you graduate from Edinburgh Napier with a research degree, we want to be sure you have also gained a wide set of skills that will help you to flourish in whatever sector and career path you choose. The research development and training we provide will equip you for a range of different roles, whether in academia or in other fields.
Since 2010, our commitment to career development for our researchers has been recognised by a HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. We make the same commitment to all our researchers, both students and staff.
Where possible, additional funding is also available through each school for students to take advantage of specific research opportunities that might arise during their studies, such as research placements or external conferences.
Our research development programme helps you build confidence as an independent researcher and develop wider expertise through training in:
- research methods
- research ethics
- academic writing and presentation
- advanced study skills
- career development within and beyond academia
- personal development.
The training is delivered through a mix of face-to-face and virtual workshops alongside online resources that can be accessed at any time.
In the UK-wide 2021 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES), over 90% of our research students said their research skills had improved during their time at Edinburgh Napier.