Journal: The Luventicus Academy Reports (Luv. Acad. Reps)

ISSN 1667-5088 (online)

ISSN 1667-5061 (printed)

Volume: 2003

Issue: 2 (December)

Paper: 6

Pages: 1-7

Internal use code: 03LAR006

PDF file: ftp.luventicus.org/papers/03LAR006.pdf

Title: The systematic training of scientific researchers in the National University of Rosario

Authors: María Cristina Tarrés; Oscar Adelmo Bottasso; Ricardo José Di Masso; Alberto Enrique D'Ottavio

Abstract: The present paper describes two thirty-year efforts related to the systematic training of scientific researchers in an Argentinean Public University: the Research Council of the National University of Rosario, the so called CIUNR, and the Scientific Researcher Career of that University, usual named as CIC-UNR. The structure, function and impact of both enterprises are detailed as being especially suitable for other developing countries in the world. The Research Council, an autonomic entity for research promotion, administers and manages the Scientific Researcher Career. It also advises on science and technology to the authorities of the University and coordinates actions with the Secretariat for Science and Technology. The Scientific Researcher Career has six categories: the first three are called F, E and D and are equivalent to Junior Researcher, Assistant Researcher and Associate Researcher, respectively. The last three categories are the higher ones and are called C, B and A, equivalent to Independent, Principal and Senior Researchers, respectively. These higher categories are related with the direction of researchers. Each category has particular requirements in relation to the skills and attitudes expected from the researcher. The relevant consequences and the impact generated by both enterprises throughout more than three decades are outlined below.

Keywords: scientific research; scientific training; National University of Rosario; UNR; CIUNR; CIC-UNR