The EDS Doctoral Development Framework
Your doctoral candidature is a journey. Throughout that journey, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in your research endeavours and future career, whether you’re pursuing a new path or advancing along your existing one.
As with any journey, it is helpful to reflect on where you’re starting, have a clear idea of where you’re headed, and plan the route in advance.
The EDS Doctoral Development Framework is a guide that helps you structure your professional development planning holistically. You will use the Framework to help you complete one of your confirmation milestones, the Training and Development Needs Analysis, with advice from your EDS supervisory team. The Needs Analysis is an opportunity to build a development plan that will position you for success during the doctorate and beyond.
Step 1.
Candidature Essentials
Build the skills needed to navigate candidature, supervisor relationships, doctoral work and academic writing.
Step 4.
Communication, Influence and Impact
Build skills for research publishing, presenting data, entrepreneurship and driving impact.
Step 2.
The Research Environment
Understand and navigate the physical, mental, ethical, cultural, financial, and scientific landscapes of the doctoral process.
Step 5.
Collaboration and Leadership
Expand and strengthen your networks, and learn skills for leading and empowering diverse teams.
Step 3.
Research Knowledge and Skills
Develop the skills required for doctoral research, from information management to critical and creative thinking.
Step 6.
Career Development
Explore career opportunities, make a plan and prepare for future careers industry, academia government, or beyond.