... and emphasised the importance of being proactive in career planning to navigate the academic and professional landscape. Practical implications Providing structured and reflective career development courses can benefit doctoral students. Consideration should be given to embedding such courses in programmes...

... disciplines regarding support for career development (CD) during their study. Design/methodology/approach The authors used an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design and collected 136 survey responses and interviewed 21 PhD graduates from two US and one New Zealand universities to investigate...

... in both academic and industry settings – as a goal of doctoral education. The knowledge gained from this study will assist scholars and graduate educators, including faculty advisors, program directors, graduate deans, graduate education professionals and career development professionals...

... faculty and identified six dimensions of research performance including: engagement; task orientation; research practice; intellectual process; dissemination; and collegial engagement. Career development Intrinsic motivation Extrinsic motivation Education faculty Failure...

... there but now in larger numbers, we see an enormous difference in terms of background, reason for study, career trajectories, and study modes. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Doctoral education Early career researchers Supervisors Professionality Career development Continuing...

... the students had ever considered withdrawal from enrolment. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Doctoral students International students Study engagement Scholarly community Academic development Retention Career development Student engagement with their studies...

... Development Framework (RDF) personal development planner (PDP) was useful in facilitating career development. Most found it relatively easy to use once initial perceptions of the tool as being overly detailed and complex were overcome. In addition, some technical problems with the software were identified...

... in higher education. Given that researchers' expectations conflict somewhat with the reality of potential career directions, the need for a career development programme that allows them to explore career possibilities within and without academia seems relevant. The module examined was delivered through...

... of an effective structure and framework for the career development for such staff, poor management of RS, insecurity of tenure and the knock‐on effects of being unable to make long‐term definitive plans (e.g. house purchase) which involve financial support, and the accompanying stresses and dissatisfaction...

..., P. (2006), Increasing the economic impact of research councils, 06/1678, Research Councils UK, UK. Transferable skills PhD degree programme Career development Research Training ...