European-wide federation representing doctoral candidates and junior researchers at a European level in matters of education, research, and professional development of their careers

"Welcome to the website for Research Councils UK, the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. Each year the Research Councils invest around £2.8 billion in research covering the full spectrum of academic disciplines from the medical and biological sciences to astronomy, physics, chemistry and engineering, social sciences, economics, environmental sciences and the arts and humanities. Many activities are undertaken collectively and this site aims to give comprehensive and up to date information on the progress of cross-Council activities and to provide a portal into individual Councils support for research, training, knowledge transfer and public engagement. Follow the left hand links to find out more. The About the Research Councils menu provides links to information on how the Research Councils operate and the role they play in helping to deliver Government's objectives for science and innovation. Follow the About RCUK menu to find out more about how the Councils work together, for example in providing submissions to consultations and Parliamentary inquiries."

NERC funds world-class science in universities and our own research centres that increases knowledge and understanding of the natural world. We are tackling the 21st century's major environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity and natural hazards. We lead in providing independent research and training in the environmental sciences.

"The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is the UK's leading agency for research funding and training in economic and social sciences"

"Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council The UK Government's leading funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences"

"Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council …the UK's leading funding agency for academic research and training in the non-clinical life sciences"

"The Arts and Humanities Research Council [AHRC] supports world-class research that furthers our understanding of human culture and creativity."

"Welcome to the Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC makes strategic investments to support world leading science and technology for the UK. These investments include large scientific facilities used across the research base. Our vision is to maximise the impact of our knowledge, skills, facilities and resources for the benefit of the United Kingdom and its people. More about STFC..."

Various reports from the Research Careers Initiative containing advice on good practice in the management of Contract Research Staff, including support for career planning

Employability and career progression for full-time, UK resident Masters students, Interim Report Helen Bowman, Helen Colley, Phil Hodkinson, Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Leeds 2005 A copy of the report is available at: http://www.hecsu.ac.uk/hecsu.rd/documents/eguidance/employability.pdf

What Do Masters Graduates Do? 2007

What do PhDs Do? - Trends 2007 Update on the 2004 publication and available as an online resource at: