FGR events
Our 2024 events are mapped to the Researcher Development Plan, allowing you to identify the skills associated with each event.
Researcher development plan
Learn how to plan your professional development. A well-thought-out development plan can provide you with a roadmap to success.
In a broad sense, professional development refers to the continuous process of enhancing your skills and broadening your knowledge and expertise, ultimately leading to career growth and success.
The FGR researcher development plan has been designed to assist you in building competence needed to succeed in your research journey and future career. It will help you identify your development needs, including areas of knowledge and skills that require improvement or further development alongside your research studies. It will also assist you in identifying learning opportunities and measuring your progress.
Unlock your full potential and soar to new heights with professional development—the key to continuous growth, endless possibilities, and a thriving career journey!
Our framework
There are five domains in which seventeen categories are organized. Remember that you should not only have experiences and skills in research but also generic transferable skills to succeed.
How to use this tool
It is recommended that this form is completed within the first months of your candidature, and you may add to your developmental needs during your doctoral journey. If you started your journey some time ago, you can still use this form by recalling and including the accomplishments you have achieved thus far.
Completing this form is not compulsory and it may take time and planning.
Discuss your researcher development plan with your supervisors during your supervisory meetings. Your supervisors can assist you in identifying key skills you need to acquire.
Steps:
- Select the category or categories that interest you and evaluate your skill level in each category—low, medium, or high. This step gives you a detailed understanding of your current skill set in each chosen category.
- Assign a priority level to each chosen category, labelling them as 'low', 'medium', 'high', or 'not applicable (n/a)' based on their importance to your overall goals. This helps you focus on what matters most to you.
- For each prioritised category, list specific learning or practical activities that you will take or have already taken to enhance your skills. Feel free to add as many activities as needed.
- Set a deadline for each activity within your categories. Specify the day, month, and year to help you stay organised and on track.
- Regularly assess your progress by answering ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to indicate whether you've completed the planned activities within the specified deadlines.
Reassess your researcher development plan regularly so that you can monitor your progress and address any changing needs that may come up during your PhD journey.
If you have any questions or need help with this form, please contact your doctoral development coordinator at william.eulatthvidal@vuw.ac.nz.