Vitae Membership
Our work is made possible through our membership programme. Vitae membership strengthens our members’ institutional provision for professional development through resources, events, research, learning and development support, policy and advocacy.
Contact us Our membersKey benefits
Enhance the quality of professional development support for your researchers
Support researchers with resources on professional development, careers and doing research
Develop and grow research talent through resources on supervision and leadership
Access discounts on our Learning and Development support e.g., training needs analysis
Submit your finalist to the annual Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) public engagement competition
Connect and collaborate with an international community of researcher development professionals
Stay up to date through our regular member-only updates on policy and sector events
Access to our programme of practice-sharing events and opportunities
Influence sector priorities through member forums, working groups, and consultations
Partner with Vitae on proposals for funding
Identify goals and evaluate success in strategy and provision through our evidence, research and policy frameworks
Map your provision to the Vitae Researcher Development Framework
Achieve the HR Excellence in Research Award and be supported to implement the Researcher Development Concordat
Benchmark your institution by running the Culture, Employment and Development in Academic Research Survey (CEDARS)
Contribute to the Vitae Policy Advisory Group to help drive progress
Join Vitae
Vitae membership can help your institution drive progress in creating environments that are conducive to successful research for all. Get in touch with us to discuss how we can support you in achieving your goals.
Making the most of your membership
Vitae membership is institutional. When an organisation becomes a member, all students and staff members can access our resources and benefits. The key beneficiaries of Vitae membership are researchers and those who have responsibility for researcher development within their institutions.
Access vital resources, events and engagement initiatives to develop and enhance your career and professional development. Partake in opportunities such as the Vitae Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) to reach wider audiences with your research. An extensive network of fellow researchers and research professionals is available for your career progression.
Researcher development provision is at the heart of research culture; Vitae works to empower researcher developers to improve the research environment. Benefits for those supporting researchers include:
- events and initiatives to support you in your role
- access to a wider network of research professionals
- participation in the Vitae Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) to generate exposure for your researchers
- HR Excellence in Research Award, to help you implement the principles of the Researcher Development Concordat
- specifically tailored monthly member emails with relevant news and information
Other benefits of Vitae membership include:
- collaboration with the Vitae member community
- have your say in member consultations and surveys to influence priorities for the sector
- attend practice-sharing and exclusive member-only events.
- Make sure you have registered an account using your organisational email address
- Take a look at our Resources page. You might want to start with our short online course, or read about the Vitae Researcher Development Framework
- Subscribe to our careers and professional development newsletter
- Read about our Vitae 3MT® competition for doctoral researchers.
Our team are here to help you make the most of your membership. Contact us to discuss how we can support you.