University of Cambridge

CSaP

The Centre for Science and Policy

Professional Development


The Professional Development Programme introduces early career researchers to the world of policy and promotes relationships between early career researchers and early career policy professionals.

The Programme
  • Professional Development Policy Seminars in which early career researchers explore the opportunities for and realities of engaging with policy
  • Follow-up with the most enthusiastic and qualified individuals to help them to engage with policy professionals
  • Professional Development networking events linking young researchers with young policy professionals.
Objectives
  • To grow a community of policy-savvy young researchers
  • To grow a community of research-savvy young policy professionals
  • To develop better connections between early career policy professionals and researchers
  • To enable young peers in government and academia to develop their careers in a networked context.

You can see a list of our our Professional Development Policy Seminars here and read the write-ups here.