The Development Needs Analysis (GRS1) form is a mandatory requirement of research programmes at the University of Birmingham and must be completed on an annual basis. Find out more about the DNA process. This highly practical online course or workshop supports the process by introducing you to Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework (on which the structure of the form is based) and supports you in identifying your development needs.
Workshop dates
Workshops will be held on the following dates. Please click the link on your preferred date to book your place via SuperSaas - you will need to register for a password if you are using this for the first time.
Please note: all our workshops are subject to a minimum registration requirement. If this is not met the workshop will be cancelled and you will be offered a place on an alternate date.
Online course
More information
This workshop and the Canvas course cover topics which primarily fall under descriptors B1.5: Self-reflection and B3.2 Continuing professional development of Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework.
Accessibility
Our workshops and online courses are designed to be inclusive, catering for a wide range of disabilities. We provide accessible documents and a live transcript for online workshops as standard. Accessing the Main Library Training Room in person.
Please contact libraryresearchskills@contacts.bham.ac.uk if you have any additional support requirements, and we will be happy to provide assistance.