NetCastPL4.0 Webinar: Building a Career in R&D: From PhD to professional

The webinar was organized on May 12, 2026 within seminars series, and was delivered by Monica Favaro.

This webinar provided a structured and realistic overview of how to build a sustainable and fulfilling career in R&D, starting from the PhD and moving toward a wide range of professional pathways. Participants explored how research skills translate across sectors, how innovation, collaboration with industry, and research impact shape modern R&D roles, and how to strategically develop a professional profile through publications, projects, networking, and international experience.

Drawing on concrete examples and practical frameworks, the webinar addressed common challenges faced by early career researchers and offer actionable strategies to manage uncertainty, make informed career choices, and build options over time. Designed for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and early career professionals, the session aimed to empower participants to view their research training as preparation not only for academic excellence, but for meaningful and impactful professional contribution across the R&D ecosystem.