Key information

Tutor: Inês Perpétuo, PhD
Duration: 2.5 hours
Delivery: Live (Online, Zoom)
ECRI Credit (PGR only): 1 credit 
Audience: Postdocs, Research Fellows, Research Degree Students

Dates

There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2026-27 will be available to book from late September.

A clear idea of your research vision is essential as you progress on the academic career path.

  • Do you have a defined research vision?
  • How well can you articulate why your research is important? 
  • Can you explain how your research fits into the bigger picture? 
  • What will change in the field because of your research? 

An explanation or discussion of your research vision is often required in both fellowship and lectureship applications and in interviews. 

This course will provide the opportunity for you to explore key questions to help you develop and map out your research vision and provide you with time to get feedback on your answers and to give feedback to peers. 

This course is designed for research staff but there are a limited number of places for PGRs.

Aims

  • To highlight what a research vision is and why it is needed.
  • To explore key questions that will allow the development and mapping of your research vision
  • To write, provide and get feedback on the research vision prompts answers and your current research vision. 

Pre-Course Work

In preparation for this workshop please take 10 minutes to reflect and document your answers to the following questions:

What are you an expert in?

What will you be the ‘go to’ person for in 10 years’ time? 

How to book

Book via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.

Please ensure you have read and understood ECRI’s attendance & cancellation policy before booking. 

Further Information

Participation

Please note this course is highly interactive and we expect your full participation including access to the chat and the microphone/camera.   

Please ensure you can participate fully and if you require any adjustment, please let us know in advance so that we can make the tutor/facilitator aware. 

Nettiquette for online Training
  • It is important that you are fully present and an active participant, to create a safe space for sharing and discussion.
  • For some of our online sessions, you will be required to keep your video cameras on. Please ensure prior to attending that you have a fully functioning camera and microphone. If you have any issues with your equipment, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require your camera to be off as a workplace adjustment, please let us know in advance so that we can make the tutor/facilitator aware.
  • Please ensure that you are in a private space where you can maintain confidentiality and the privacy of the other participants.
  • To maintain confidentiality, all participants are asked to agree to keep what is said within the group and not record or take screenshots/photos without permission. Pictures or quotes from the session should not be posted on social media or elsewhere without the express permission of those involved. 
Participant Quotations

“From recognising our skills, to articulating our research vision, to more details - to then end with a brief summary of the research vision. I found this structure very intelligent and useful.” 

Other Resources

Other Related ECRI Courses

Lectureships:

Academic Roles:

For PHDs:

Core booking blocks

Inkpath booking system

Guidance and FAQs on course bookings.

Attendance & Cancellation Policy

Information about the attendance and cancellation policy for places on ECRI courses.