A call to create funding equity for researcher-mums
Nature Careers BlogMothers in academic research and those who support them say in a report that the funding system can and should remedy gender bias in the sciences.
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You’ve heard of science mentoring, what about sponsorship?
Senior academics need to understand how the two differ, and how sponsorship can promote diversity in research. Article from Nature Careers
The scientific workforce in 2022
Cost-of-living crises, labour shortages & the impact of global politics on research collaborations were among the challenges faced by working scientists in 2022
Women and LGBTQ+ people aren’t tokens
A disingenuous invitation made Gwen Grinyer reconsider taking part in equity, diversity and inclusion sessions at conferences. Shared from Nature Careers
How to protect research ideas as a junior scientist
Ijeoma Opara learnt some hard lessons after getting scooped in a grant application – find out more in this article from Nature Careers
Road map aims to improve the lives of junior scientists in Europe
University associations, legislators, students and other stakeholders release a declaration on ways to recruit and retain early-career researchers in academia.
Mid-career scientists: advice to our younger selves
What is it like to be a mid-career scientist? Five researchers field questions from junior colleagues, and describe what they wished they’d known at their age.
Authors names have ‘astonishing’ influence on peer reviewers
Nobel prizewinners are 6 times more likely than someone less well known to get a thumbs-up for acceptance,. Blog by Nicola Jones for Nature Careers
Balance is needed when discussing academic careers
Is a stream of negativity putting people off academia? Let’s acknowledge the good, as well as the bad. Blog by John Tregoning share from Nature Careers
Yay to stipend rise, say UK postgrads — but don’t stop there
Nature Careers reports PhD students call for further reforms after country’s largest research funder responds to campaigns with 10% increase.
How to gain a competitive edge in grant writing
Nature Careers three step approach to turning transforming a grant application library into a meaningful grant-writing aid.
Feeling lonely in research? You’re not alone
The research world can feel isolating, especially for first-generation students and those moving to a new country. Post by Jolene Tan from Nature Careers