Pathways to Growth
Our programmes are designed to strengthen research skills, build supportive communities, and open doors to global collaboration and funding. Each pathway is tailored to help ECRs grow with confidence, impact, and inclusivity at the heart of their journey.
Training & Development
Workshops, webinars, and tailored learning opportunities designed to equip early-career researchers with essential skills in research management, communication, and career growth—empowering them to thrive within and beyond academia.
Mentorship & Support
A supportive mentoring community where experienced academics and professionals guide early-career researchers through career transitions, grant writing, publishing, and leadership development, ensuring no one has to navigate academia alone.
Networking Events
Interactive forums and discussion spaces that bring researchers together to meet the right collaborators, exchange ideas, and build genuine, long-lasting professional relationships across disciplines and regions.
Partnerships & Collaboration
GEN partners with universities, research councils, and organisations that share our vision for equity and inclusion in research. Together, we create opportunities, share resources, and build a stronger, more connected global research community.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At GEN, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of everything we do. We are committed to creating a research environment where every early-career researcher, regardless of background, discipline, or location, feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
Global Community
A diverse network of researchers from across the UK and around the world, united by a commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and shared growth. GEN fosters a sense of belonging and amplifies the voices of underrepresented researchers in global research conversations.
Join the Global ECR Network
Become Part of a Collaborative Community
Experience the power of connection and collaboration. Join GEN to enhance your academic journey, gain access to exclusive resources, and be part of a movement dedicated to the success of Early Career Researchers.