Career support for researchers
GRANTS AND INNOVATION OFFICE
Grants and Innovation Office provides targeted competence and career development support for individual researchers, doctoral candidates, and research environments. The support is designed to meet the needs of researchers at different stages of their careers — from early-career researchers to senior academics.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
The Library offers researchers opportunities for professional development through the Library Researcher Support Seminar Series. The seminars address topics relevant to researchers at all career stages and provide guidance and opportunities for discussion on issues such as publishing, copyright, and information retrieval.
PUBLISHING SUPPORT
The publishing landscape is constantly evolving, and requirements from funders and other stakeholders, such as government, frequently change. The library supports researchers in navigating this environment. Services include assistance in identifying and selecting journals, reference management, and guidance on publication strategies.
DIVA – THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH REPOSITORY
Karlstad University’s research database is called DiVA. It provides easy access to research articles and theses from more than 45 universities and research institutions. DiVA also enables full-text publishing, thereby increasing the visibility of research produced at the university.
BIBLIOMETRICS SUPPORT
The library provides support on bibliometric matters, such as identifying the number of publications produced by an organisation and analysing citation data to assess research impact. Network analyses can also be conducted to examine collaborations between research groups, individual researchers, and countries..
THE KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY RESEARCH HANDBOOK
The Researcher Handbook is intended as a resource for researchers and all those involved in research activities at Karlstad University. It covers the entire lifecycle of a research project step by step, offering checklists for both the application and project phases, as well as more detailed information on national and local regulations, guidelines, and practical advice related to research funding.
RESEARCH-ORIENTED NEWSLETTERS
The University Library and the Grants and Innovation Office each compile and distribute research-related news and information through their respective newsletters. The Grants and Innovation Office newsletter is published approximately eight times per year, while the University Library distributes its newsletter quarterly.
OPEN ACCESS
Publishing scientific results can be costly. However, the library has agreements with a large number of publishers that allow researchers employed at Karlstad University to publish free of charge or at a reduced cost.
VITAE Researcher Development Framework (RDF).
The Researcher Development Framework (RDF), developed by the UK-based organisation Vitae, forms the foundation for much of the support provided by the Grants and Innovation Office. RDF is a software platform that enables researchers to monitor and document their personal and professional development. It is based on a planning tool covering four key areas that encompass researchers’ knowledge, behaviours, and attributes. Researchers at Karlstad University can gain access to an individual account through the Grants and Innovation Office.
POPULAR SCIENCE
The library offers doctoral candidates in the final stages of their studies the opportunity to present their research in podcast format. Participating in the Research Podcast provides an opportunity to communicate research in an accessible way and to receive media training.
Another opportunity for public engagement is the seminar series Meet a Researcher, where students and members of the public are invited to engage with university researchers and discuss recent research findings.
INFORMATION LITERACY
The library offers lectures, workshops, and individual guidance in information searching and reference management. The library also supports the planning and execution of systematic literature reviews.
KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY PRESS
The publishing press of Karlstad University, with a focus on thesis and report publishing, allocates ISBN numbers and gives support during the publishing process.
MEDIA SUPPLY
The library assists in purchasing both printed and electronic materials, interlibrary loans, and subscriptions for databases and other e-resources.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
The Communications Office provides support in reaching audiences beyond the research community, for example through press releases, popular science articles, social media posts, films, and public engagement events. The office also supports the planning and organisation of research conferences and provides communication planning support in connection with research funding applications.