Information on career development and setting key fellowship objectives. ESAT fellowships are training and development appointments. However, in the first year the fellow will normally concentrate on research with around 5% of time spent on development and training aimed at gaining skills and experience in the broader academic role. Progressively the fellow will increase the teaching and administrative components of their activity to a normal load and full duties of a University lecturer, or more senior position, across the period of the fellowship. Both the line manager and mentor have a role to play in helping the fellow identify development needs, which may be met in a variety of ways, e.g. on the job training, formal training courses within or out with the University. Over the period of the fellowship, line managers will fully support the fellow to comply with the aims of the fellowship, including conducting research and seeking funding for its support, developing skills in research and teaching, undertaking outreach activities to enthuse future generations, and undertaking career-related training and development activities. Key fellowship objectives Appointment to a substantive academic post at an appropriate level of seniority at the end of the fellowship is dependent on successful achievement of the key fellowship objectives agreed between the line manager and the fellow at the beginning of the fellowship. Success against these objectives will be assessed at a formal fellowship review, which will normally take place before the start of the fourth year of the fellowship. Setting key fellowship objectives The objectives set for the fellowship should relate to the research, teaching and knowledge exchange strategies of the School or Institute where the fellow is based and the broader aim of the University of Edinburgh to make a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world, promoting economic and cultural well-being. Line-managers should ensure that the objectives and criteria for success are: Consistent with the relevant academic grade profiles Consistent with evidence expected for other appointments at the same academic grade within the School or Institute Fair and equitable Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound (SMART) It is important that these key fellowship objectives are discussed and agreed within the first few months of the fellow’s appointment and once agreed the line-manager must be signed off by the Head of Centre / Institute Director A copy of the agreed key fellowship objectives must be given to the College HR team. Grade profiles This article was published on 2024-09-09
