Researcher Development

The University recognises the crucial role played by research staff in achieving its research and innovation ambitions and is committed to the principles of the 2008 Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, an agreement between funding councils and UK Universities.

Research staff, academics, and postgraduate researchers can take advantage of a range of services and professional development opportunities, including careers advice and bidding support through our researcher training and development programme.  

HR Excellence in Research

In recognition of the University’s commitment to supporting research staff and implementing the Concordat, the University received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research badge in September 2010, which was awarded again in 2013 in recognition of ongoing excellence. The UK-wide process acknowledges UK HEI’s alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment. The UK process incorporates both the QAA Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes and the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.

Salford's 2009 action plan can be found here. The two year self-assessment of progress and an updated action plan for 2012-14 can be found here».