70% of doctoral candidates at the beginning of their doctorate state that they want to enter the academic research and higher education sector after graduation and more than 33% actually work in this sector after an often-complex path. It is essential to understand this ecosystem in order to prepare a convincing application.
Objectives:
> Know the academic research landscape
> Prepare your application
Program:
Module 1: KNOWING THE ACADEMIC RESEARCH SURROUNDINGS IN FRANCE
- Understanding the academic research organisation
- Identifying the research operators and the public research institutions
- Studying the legislative framework and its evolution
- Discovering the public research policies
- Understanding the socio-economic weight and missions of Higher Education and Research
- Placing France in the international landscape
Module 2: UNDERSTANDING THE EVALUATION OF RESEARCH
- Identifying the reporting agencies
- Understanding the role and functioning of the HCERES (Haut Conseil de l’évaluation de la recherche et de l’enseignement supérieur)
Module 3: UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCING OF RESEARCH
- Identifying the agencies of means and their operation (definition and missions)
- Understanding the role and functioning of the National Agency for Research
Module 4: KNOWING THE CAREERS OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND HIGHER EDUCATION AND THEIR RECRUITMENT METHODS
- Identifying the different possible careers for PhDs in academic research and higher education
- Understanding the recruitment policies and methods according to the organisations
- Discussing the profile and project of each participant
Module 5: RECRUITMENT TRAINING IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH
- Prepare the first two minutes of the audition
- Present your profile in front of the group