Online resources for training, career development and wellbeing

This section provides a curated selection of online resources to support researchers, as well as administrative and technical staff, in their professional development, career progression and wellbeing.

For additional support and tailored advise, contact talent@bist.eu

Career development & transferable skills

ResearchComp – The European competence framework for researchers

A tool to assess and develop transferable skills and support long-term career development.

Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF)

A comprehensive framework describing the knowledge, behaviours and attributes of successful researchers.

REBECA Practice

An interactive tool enabling early-career researchers to explore professional roles beyond the academic research pathway.

Elsevier researcher academy

A free e-learning platform supporting early- and mid-career researchers in developing research and professional skills. Registration required.

EURAXESS career orientation tool and handbook

Practical guidance to help researchers reflect on career options, values and competencies, and plan next career steps.

Vitae researcher career stories

A collection of over 150 personal narratives showcasing diverse research career paths.

FECYT – Researcher career path in Spain

An overview of the structure, stages, and context of research careers in Spain.

myIDP – Individual Development Plan

An interactive career planning tool developed by Science Careers to help researchers assess their skills, interests, and values, and define short- and medium-term career goals.

AGAUR – Professional development resources (Catalonia)

Resources provided by the Agency for the Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR), focused on professional development opportunities and support frameworks for researchers in Catalonia.

Wellbeing, mental health & work–life balance

Vitae wellbeing and mental health

A collection of tools and guidance addressing mental health and wellbeing in the research environment.

The tesis wishperer

A widely recognised blog focusing on the experience of doing a PhD and working in academia, written by Prof. Inger Mewburn (Australian National University).

Digital & professional training

Cibernàrium – Barcelona Activa

Technological and digital skills training programmes (most courses offered in Catalan or Spanish).

Webinars, podcasts & career inspiration

15 minutes to develop your research career

Short podcast episodes offering practical insights into research career development.

BIST career webinars

A series of career-focused webinars recorded in 2020 exploring employment opportunities and career paths in science (archived content).

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