The Prosper Principal Investigator (PI) Network

Published by University of Liverpool (2024)

The Prosper PI Network is a community of practice aimed at addressing the development needs of principal investigators (PIs) and managers of researchers and, ultimately, the career development needs of research staff. It has run 4-6 online events a year since 2020 and is open to PIs and managers of researchers across the UK. Through expert speakers, PI guest speakers and peer-led discussions, PI Network events aim to positively influence the culture within research institutions, developing PI practice and creating an environment that supports and values research staff and the academics who manage them

Beneficiaries: Research and teaching staff Managers of researchers
Stakeholders: Managers of researchers Professional staff Senior/executive team Funders
Concordat principles: Environment and culture Employment Professional and career development
Keywords: Principal Investigator Networking Managers of Researchers

Kingston University's 'Rise' Research Leadership Academy

Published by Kingston University (2023)

The Kingston University’s Rise Research Leadership Academy programme runs on Wednesday lunchtimes from January to June. The content of the programme is designed to align with Kingston University’s commitment to the national Concordat framework. Each week a series of 16 core lectures was delivered by esteemed research leaders from across Kingston University’s faculties and research disciplines. Action learning set (peer mentorship) group work and individual peer mentorship activities are also integral to the Academy.

Beneficiaries: Research staff Postgraduate researchers Research and teaching staff Clinicians Managers of researchers Professional support staff
Stakeholders: Researchers Managers of researchers Professional staff Senior/executive team Funders
Concordat principles: Environment and culture Professional and career development
Keywords: Training Professional development Research identity Research culture Career progression Equality, diversity and inclusion Research integrity Researcher voice Career management Diverse careers Leadership development Research assessment Recognition