Led by the Research and Innovation Division (R&ID), RISe supports the career and professional development of academic, research and policy staff at LSE to realise their research and innovation development goals. It also offers an opportunity for professional service staff to better understand the UK R&I landscape.
In collaboration with colleagues across the School including the LSE Library, LSE ECR Network, LSE Careers, and the Research, Engagement and Impact service, the RISe Programme is designed to enhance the skills you need to excel throughout the R&I lifecycle.
As a signatory to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, LSE is committed to supporting our diverse academic, research and policy community. The Concordat includes recommendations that research staff have a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata, per year, which can be used to engage with the RISe Programme.
We always welcome feedback, so please feel free to contact the Senior Research Culture Manager, Nathalie Van-Der-Elst.
RISe Programme 2026-27
As your research career develops, and the research and innovation funding landscape evolves, we hope you will use the RISe programme to build and develop the skills that you need to flourish.
To see what's on offer this academic year, see the RISe programme brochure 2026-27.
The RISe programme has now migrated to the new MyStaffDevelopment platform. You can view the RISe programme course catalogue and self-enrol onto courses and sessions you're interested in.
We look forward to seeing you at a RISe session this year!
Upcoming sessions
The schedule for the Autumn Term 2026 is now live.