"Reading research papers ("primary articles") is partly a matter of experience and skill, and partly learning the specific vocabulary of a field. First of all, DON'T PANIC! If you approach it step by step, even an impossible-looking paper can be understood."
It offers a starting point for finding out about the expanding 'matrix of support' for UK-based management researchers at different stages in their career. Here you will find summary information and links for obtaining further details on everything from workshops on management topics , research methods , writing skills and career development to printed and electronic resources available from the British Library.
ESRC Placement Fellows Scheme, go to >academic tab > funding opportunities - for social science researchers to spend time in an organisation (e.g. a government department) to undertake policy-relevant research and to upgrade the research skills of 'partner organisation' employees.
"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.
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"The Premia resource base is home to a range of awareness and development
materials for research supervisors, managers, administrators, examiners,
research and generic skills trainers, disabled students and graduates, staff
developers, non-disabled researchers, careers advisers and others. The aim of
all the materials is to make the research environment more accessible to
disabled PGR students."
Developed for disabled research postgraduates includes a wide range of career s and employability related resources