1. Research Review Group Edge Foundation and Education & Employers
Aim: to share information of current research into the relationships between education and employment
Members:
Purpose
Leading researchers and academic organisations
Foundations and organisations with an interest
Government officials from relevant Departments / Agencies
Develop and maintain a research map
Act as an informal forum for academic and non-academic members
Minimise overlaps and maximise collaboration in research studies
Communicate research findings to strengthen shared messages
Provide key information to policy makers
Provide a forum to nurture and shape the future of the education research profession
Scope
Careers guidance
Employer engagement
The role of the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in preparation for work.
Technical and Professional Education
Operation of the Youth labour market.

2. Edge’s Programme for Early Career Researchers
Aim: to create more opportunities for PhD students and early career researchers to develop expertise in the area of technical and professional education in order to build a growing pool of capacity and talent for the future.
What does the programme include?
How does it work?
Sponsor PhD students
Plan to sponsor one collaborative Ph.D. student/year in the next 3 years
Edge and EE joint conference bursary
Conference support available through competitive tender
Offer policy up-date
Share experiences and progress
Network
RPCE 2018 (symposium and early career bursaries)
Gather and make relevant dissertations publically available.
Conference bursaries
Research Network
Sponsored conferences
Ph.D. dissertation depository on Edge’s website