The University strives to attract, develop, reward and retain a diverse community of the highest calibre staff. Your development is important to us. We offer a range of development opportunities to help you advance your career. Explore the options below to see how we can support you and your career.

Career and Personal Development

Learning and Talent

The University offers a wide range of training courses and development opportunities for staff to build skills and advance their careers.

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Early Career Researcher Institute

View the bespoke programme of development opportunities that focus on multiple pathways for success.

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Financial Support Available...

Carers fund support for attending work-related events

The University offers a scheme which may entitle you to a small grant if you have caring responsibilities, so you can attend events and conferences to develop your career.

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Fees remission

Staff who register for a part-time postgraduate degree at Imperial may be eligible for a reduction in their tuition fee through the tuition fee remission scheme.

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Study Loan

The University offers an interest-free loan to help with the costs of part-time study. It helps to encourage staff to engage in study that will further their career aspirations.

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Your Leave Options...

Study Leave

A member of staff studying for a course relevant to their existing job or future career within the University may apply for study leave.

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Sabbatical Leave

You may be eligible for sabbatical leave is available for personal refreshment or academic refreshment.

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Elsie Widdowson Fellowship Award

Available to all academic members of staff, the award allows staff to concentrate fully on their research work upon returning from maternity, adoption, surrogacy and/or shared parental leave.

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