The RDF is a professional development tool that was developed by Vitae, a UK based organisation dedicated to realising the potential of researchers through development.
The purpose of the framework is to support researchers in realising and planning their career development. The RDF articulates knowledge, behaviours and attributes of successful researchers at all stages of the research career. We encourage all Researchers to use the framework as a planning tool for a succesful research career. In particular, this is an excellent resource to help plan for mid year and annual PDP discussions.
Information about the RDF can be accessed via the Vitae website which all RCSI staff have unlimited access to:
RDF frontpage:www.vitae.ac.uk/rdf
Full content of the framework available here
Framework lenses are available here
The framework consists of 4 domains:
Domain A: Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities
Domain B: Personal Effectiveness
Domain C: Research Governance and Organisation
Domain D: Engagement, Influence and Impact
RDF briefing papers
For research staff
For Principal Investigators
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