Research careers

Professor Nigel Thrift was asked by the former DIUS Secretary of State, John Denham, to consider issues relevant to research careers. The report answered the question:

  • It has been suggested that there is a perception that doctoral, post-doctoral and subsequent stages of typical research careers are increasingly been seen as not very attractive to graduates compared to other possible careers. How can this issue be tackled?

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Remit letter   1MB

Summary report   15KB

Final report   389KB