Academic Career Strategy
Strategic guidance for building an international academic career.
Design your academic trajectory with intention.
Academic careers rarely develop by chance. Clear priorities, informed decisions and a long-term perspective can make the difference between simply staying busy and building an internationally recognised research profile.
Academic Career Strategy is an individual advisory programme for researchers who want to make thoughtful decisions about their long-term academic development.
Rather than focusing on a single application or immediate opportunity, we work on the broader picture: research identity, publication strategy, international collaborations, funding, visibility and sustainable career development.
Why work with me?
Academic careers develop over many years and involve a series of interconnected decisions. My work combines international research experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, academic publishing, policy engagement and executive education. The aim is not to prescribe a single career path, but to help researchers make informed strategic choices that fit their own ambitions and circumstances.
This may be useful when
- you are starting a PhD
- you are approaching the end of your doctorate
- you are planning your first international publications
- you want to develop an international research profile
- you are considering fellowships or postdoctoral opportunities
- you are unsure where to invest your time and energy
- you want a clearer long-term research strategy
What we will explore together
- defining your research identity
- publication planning
- international networking
- conferences and academic visibility
- grants and fellowships
- collaborations and co-authorship
- balancing research, teaching and service
- positioning yourself internationally
- long-term career planning
Ways of working together
- 01
Career Strategy Session
A focused conversation for addressing one strategic career decision.
- 02
Academic Development Programme
Individual guidance over several months while building your research profile.
- 03
Long-term Strategic Partnership
Ongoing support through major career transitions and international development.
The most appropriate format depends on your current career stage, goals and priorities.
What is included
- 01Advance review of your CV and research profile
- 02Individual strategy sessions
- 03Career planning and priority setting
- 04Recommendations on publications and collaborations
- 05International opportunities mapping
- 06Written roadmap for the next stage
Expected outcomes
- a clearer academic direction
- stronger international positioning
- more coherent publication planning
- better prioritisation of opportunities
- greater confidence in long-term career decisions
Who it is for
- PhD candidates
- Early-career academics
- University faculty
- Independent scholars
- Researchers transitioning between sectors
Looking for support on a current research project?
If your immediate priority is strengthening the design of one project or developing an article for publication, one of the specialised research services may be a better starting point.