Cambridge Researcher Development Framework
Your research degree is a time of training during which you will develop the skills needed to become a professional researcher.
The Cambridge Researcher Development Framework (CamRDF) maps out what is involved in conducting up-to-date, professional research, in what is an ever more interdisciplinary and international context. It breaks this down into fifteen competencies, all of which are highly valued and sought after by employers both within and beyond academia.
The work required to complete your research and write your PhD thesis is one part of that process, but you will also be able to learn through formal training and by applying your skills in non-research situations.
The competencies are grouped into four inter-connected areas.
