CONFERENCEAt the University of Latvia, the development of doctoral competences is planned in accordance with the European Competence Framework for Researchers (ResearchComp).
The ResearchComp framework consists of three main dimensions:
1st dimension – 7 competence areas:
- Cognitive abilities
- Conducting research
- Research management
- Management of research tools
- Impact creation
- Working with others
- Self-management
2nd dimension – 39 competences
3rd dimension – 389 learning outcomes across four skill levels: basic, intermediate, advanced, and expert.
Each competence is defined by a descriptor and specified through learning outcomes for each of the skill levels.
In the Spring semester of 2026, the Doctoral School offers a two-day intensive on-campus course “From Idea to Impact: Transversal Skills in Research.”
Course objective – to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to acquire foundational knowledge and map the research competences necessary for academic and professional practice. The course covers the stages of the research process, from idea formulation and strategy development to the publication of research results and the evaluation of their societal impact.
Course schedule and location:
17 April, 9:00–18:00 – Kalpaka Boulevard 4, 2nd floor, Sapere Aude Hall (Room 215)
Course language – English
18 April, 9:00–18:00 – Kalpaka Boulevard 4, 2nd floor, Sapere Aude Hall (Room 215)
Course language – English
Registration by e-mailing jevgenija.ivanova@lu.lv