Becoming an established researcher, possibly securing an elusive tenure track position, comes with a number of challenges and obstacles that can be difficult to navigate.
Arqus aims to provide valuable support by:
- Creating opportunities for early-stage researchers to develop the skills necessary to become internationally competitive in academia
- Promoting the establishment of sustainable networks and collaboration involving Arqus ESRs
bridging research and education to prepare young Europeans for existing and emerging grand societal challenges - Co-creating new actionable knowledge and contribute to regional and European innovation strategies
Mentoring
Mentoring is a mutually beneficial relationship between two or more people in which one of the people has more experience” (Karin Grasenick 2017).
Mentoring can be an invaluable resource for early-stage researchers to discuss their worries, ideas and career opportunities with someone who has already progressed further in their academic career, but who is not their supervisor or boss. It can be formed both organically and informally or through more formalised mentoring programmes or offers. Arqus offers several such mentoring opportunities.
Open Science resources
The Arqus Alliance is committed to fostering Open Science – including Citizen Science, Open Innovation and Open Education – and to coordinating efforts in order to enhance Openness within and beyond the Alliance. Arqus has developed several documents regarding Open Science practices and recommendations, guidelines and toolboxes, and there are local Open Science Ambassadors at each university that you can contact.
