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Their skills will benefit a wide range of employment sectors. Our approach to researcher development is as unique as you are. Whether you’re an early-career researcher or a seasoned academic, we offer a range of services tailored to your individual needs: leadership development programmes: undertake dedicated development programmes to enhance your leadership and management skills skill enhancement workshops: from data analysis to grant writing, enhance your skillset with our expert-led workshops mentorship programmes: connect with leading academics for guidance and collaboration research funding assistance: navigate the complexities of research funding with our dedicated support team Organisational development training Researcher Development Concordat The Researcher Development Concordat is a vital agreement in the UK. It aims to improve employment conditions and support researchers’ careers within higher education. Newcastle University is proud to support the career development of our researchers. As a signatory of the Concordat, we have committed to: improving the support and career development for researchers collaboration with our diverse researcher community Concordat Action Plan Concordat Annual Report 2025 [PDF: 228KB] Concordat Action Plan 2023 to 2026 [PDF 261KB] Past years: Concordat Annual Report 2024 2024 [PDF: 222KB] Concordat Annual Report 2023 [PDF: 215KB] Concordat Action Plan 2020 with progress review (last modified 25 Nov 2022) Concordat Report 2022 (last modified 29 Nov 2022) For further information, please contact: organisational.development@newcastle.ac.uk Postgraduate researchers Through our Doctoral College, you'll get all the support you need to develop into an independent researcher. You will also gain the skills to progress to a variety of careers. Our aim is for you to develop a broad range of research and professional skills while carrying out your original research. Our faculties provide a researcher training and development programme. They offer a range of workshops, events and other learning opportunities to suit your individual needs. Find out more about our Doctoral College Search our degrees list Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Faculty of Medical Sciences