The approach to our researcher development programme has an important emphasis: we want researchers to be at the heart of our work, shaping the direction of travel and developing their skills in the process. 

That’s why we’re inviting applications for early and mid-career researchers to join our Advisory Group for Researcher Development 2024-2027. 

We’re also well aware that much of the research that takes part in Wales happens outside academia. Therefore, we encourage applications from researchers who aren’t based in universities; their skills and insights will be valuable. All we ask is an affiliation with Wales.

 “I volunteered to become an Early Career Representative for the LSW Researcher Development Advisory Group because I wanted to contribute to an organisation that was actively working to help early career scholars across Wales. Over the course of my tenure, I have met Fellows and ECRs working across Wales and in a very wide range of disciplines—from the established scholars at the annual Fellows Dinner in Cardiff, to very early postgraduates and ECRs at the annual colloquiums.”

Dr Emily Cock, Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History at Cardiff University School of History, Archaeology & Religion.

At least four ECRs and MCRs will take part in online meetings every couple of months with Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales. These meetings will be used to decide our programme of activities for researchers in Wales. It’s a hands-on role which will lead to tangible outcomes. 

This is a chance to enhance leadership abilities and take an active role in shaping a more inclusive and supportive research environment.

The deadline to apply is 8^th November. Applications are submitted by a simple online form. 

“The cross-discipline training opportunities and insights from the Swansea colloquium were a highlight, giving me greater experience and understanding of how to engage and convince peers across disciplines, including in grant applications. These discussions have given me an excellent insight into challenges and opportunities facing scholars and institutions across Wales. I have learned models of good leadership and practice to take into my own career.”

Dr Emily Cock