Early career researchers

We are committed to career development, support and training to develop the research leaders of the future. We foster an agile, vibrant research community through mentoring, peer support, tailored workshops and enable our talented Early Career Researchers to gain doctoral supervision experience.

Our Concordat to support the career development of researchers provides a robust framework for career development and we have retained our HR Excellence in Research Award, recognising our continued and innovative work to enhance research environment and culture, employment and professional development.

The early career researcher network (ECRN) includes a wide range of staff at the university, from post-doctoral researchers to senior staff engaging in research for the first time. Led by our Early Career Researcher Ambassador, it has been set up to provide a forum for support, networking and collaborations.

More specifically to:

provide a supportive virtual space for early career researchers across the university to meet up and share their experiences
offer information on a range of funding and opportunities in one space, saving time and effort
deliver a space to establish shared interests and facilitate inter and intra departmental collaborations
ensure effective representation of Early Career Researcher interests.

Barbara Grabher

Dr Barbara Grabher
Early Career Researcher Ambassador

ECR Walk and Talk August 2026: Blue Sky Thinking in Uncertain Times

How do uncertainities turn into opportunities?

Walk&Talk June 2026: Navigating Uncertainities

What does it take to navigate uncertainties?

Summer 2026 Campaign: Walk&Talk about the Future

The summer months are a good time to take stock and get a fresh perspective in your academic journey – even more so in the given process of transformation that is affecting us at University of Brighton.

Keep Momentum Podcast #4: Collaboration with Dr Tessa Ubels and Dr Marco Bernagozzi

The ECR network at the University of Brighton presents the Keep Momentum Podcast.

We pride ourselves on supporting the aspirations of the next generation of research leaders. Find out more about the experiences of our own Early Career Researchers (ECRs) below.

Dr Victor Ediagbonya

My research focuses on the intersection between financial regulation and financial inclusion in the Global South. This aligns perfectly with the University of Brighton's commitment to tackling pressing global challenges such as inequality and poverty. Through this research, I aim to contribute to meaningful solutions that empower underserved communities and promote equitable development in the Global South.

Read our feature on Dr Victor Ediagbonya in our Research and Knowledge Exchange Magazine, Issue 20 in section 17.