How to protect research ideas as a junior scientist
Nature Careers BlogIjeoma Opara learnt some hard lessons after getting scooped in a grant application – find out more in this article from Nature Careers
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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
Bullied abroad: how foreign researchers can fight back
Most international scholars do not report experiences of bullying because they fear retaliation. But they can take action learn how from Nic Fleming
How to find, read and organise papers
Maya Gosztyla decided to rethink her approach to research papers after she had trouble keeping track of the published literature – shared from Nature Careers
A Postdoc’s guide to choosing the right lab
Allison McClure describes how she secured her first postdoctoral position and shares her thoughts on how laboratories can attract candidates for Nature Careers
Peer-to-peer careers advice for research managers
Six technicians and managers share tips on how their roles can be better developed and supported, written by Nikki Forrester for Nature Careers