Grade 6 to 7 Researcher Promotion

The promotions processes at the University of Reading are based on the principles of fairness, equity and the recognition of the value and strength of an individual’s contribution.

This procedure outlines the promotions pathway for research staff Grade 6 to Grade 7. Research staff promotions to Grades 8 and 9 are considered under the academic staff promotion Personal Titles procedure.

All applications for promotion are considered afresh each academic year in line with the eligibility criteria detailed within this guidance.

Applicants are expected to have been employed at the University and to have held their Grade 6 Researcher position for at least 2 years and demonstrate they meet the required promotion criteria, as outlined in the Grade 6 to 7 Research Staff Promotion Procedure before applying for promotion.

In the interests of equity and consistency, the Heads of School will only consider the written evidence presented on the G6 to G7 Research Staff promotion application form and contained in the eligible additional documentation provided by candidates.

Heads of School will be accountable for decisions made. To assist them in considering cases and making decisions, Heads of School are encouraged to involve senior colleagues from within their School (such as members of their leadership team) or appropriate senior colleagues from outside the School, for example a Research Dean appropriate to the discipline or another Head of School. This may be helpful where a researcher has worked in multiple Schools during the course of their employment or where subject specific expertise may be required to help with decision making.

If you require guidance in relation to this procedure or in preparing proposals, please contact your line manager, Head of Department or relevant HR Adviser or HR Partner.