Developing skills and connecting Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) across GW4
RTPs are specialists who apply their technical knowledge and expertise to advancing research.
What is 
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Calling GW4 Research Technical Professionals (RTPs)! Get the skills you need to develop and connect with our RTP communities within the GW4 institutes (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter Universities) with !
We are an EPSRC-funded programme that is using bespoke and innovative mechanisms to grow skills and expand knowledge for RTPs within the GW4.
The programme offers tailored RTP training & development opportunities – focusing on career readiness – direct connections with industry, and building RTP networks across the South West region.
Get in touch:
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What does do?
We are:
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Developing peer networks and ‘Communities’ for regional knowledge exchange around key technology specialisms; – Follow the links below for more details and join today!
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Reviewing RTP training opportunities and developing a unique training schedule tailored to the needs of RTPs; – View our 2026 Training Schedule below!
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Creating innovative mechanisms to connect industry with RTPs to progress industry challenges; – Our ‘Industry Connection Programme’ is coming September 2026 – sign up to the Mailing List for all the updates
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Introducing trainee RTPs roles at each institute, to foster diverse pathways into technical careers; – see what they are up to on our LinkedIn page
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Delivering a robust evaluation of the X-CITED programme to disseminate key outcomes and learnings.
But what is a Research Technical Professional (RTP)?:
“RTPs are specialists who apply their technical knowledge and expertise to advancing research.”
RTP roles include, but are not limited to: Senior Technician, Technical Specialist, Senior Research Technician, Specialist Lead Technician, Database Officer, Research Fellow, Lab Coordinator, Research Nurse, Laboratory Manager, Engineer, Project Manager, Staff Scientist, Data Scientist, Research Software Engineer, Senior Technical Specialist, Specialist Services Research Technician, Senior Research Software Engineer, Senior Data Scientist, Senior Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Specialist Technician / Senior Technical Specialist, Principal Research Software Engineer, Principal Data Scientist, Principal Engineer, Principal Project Manager, Facility Manager, Experimental Officer and Instrument Specialist.
Learn more about what an RTP is via our LinkedIn page here
X-CITED Training & Development Calendar
View our upcoming Training & Development Calendar for 2026-2027 - including online and in person training sessions, development funds available, and other events organised by the X-CITED programme.
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To hear our latest updates on when Registration opens – sign up to our Mailing List here
Other Development opportunities for RTPs, from collaborative organisations
View more training and development opportunities on offer to RTPs across the UK, being delivered by fellow funded programmes and other organisations
X-CITED Industrial Connection Programme
Launching in September 2026 - View the opportunities and events organised for RTPs to connect directly with industry partners. Whether you have previous experience, or a new to industry collaborations, this programme will reduce engagement barriers, build visibility and contacts.
X-CITED Programme Team and Governance
View our Governance structure, learn more about our Management team, and hear from our Ambassadors:
See our impact: Some images from our Industrial Challenge Workshop - 1st-2nd July 2025
