Research field taxonomy — how to browse
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Field taxonomy how-to

The research-field taxonomy is a hierarchy from broad hubs to programme-level branches. It powers discipline landings and many catalog filters.

Browse path

  1. Open Research Fields and pick a broad hub.
  2. Drill into a /field/{slug}/ page for institutes and related links.
  3. Follow scholarships twin and Open roles links for the same discipline.
  4. On vacancy hubs, use the discipline facet that matches the field slug.

Keep taxonomies distinct

FoS tags on cards may be coarser than the full field tree. If a filter looks empty, try the parent field or the scholarships field landing.

Frequently asked questions

How do I browse the research-field taxonomy?

Open Research Fields, pick a broad hub, drill into a /field/{slug}/ page, then follow scholarships or Open roles links for the same discipline.

Why is a vacancy filter empty for my field?

The facet slug may be narrower than available ads. Try the parent field, a related specialisation, or the scholarships twin for that discipline.

Should I use Themes or Fields first?

Use Themes when you start from a challenge (drought, food quality). Use Fields when you already know a discipline label such as plant sciences or biotechnology.

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