Road map aims to improve the lives of junior scientists in Europe
Nature Careers BlogUniversity associations, legislators, students and other stakeholders release a declaration on ways to recruit and retain early-career researchers in academia.
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Blog – Hello imposter syndrome my old friend
Dr Beth EyreDo you doubt your talents & accomplishments and have an internalised fear of being exposed as a fraud… this is normal and Beth Eyre discusses
Why are we all so tired?
Thesis WhispererProfessor Mewburn is tired, can you realte? In this very honest blog for Thesis Whisperer, she talks about depression, anxiety & what might work to help recover
Learn about the NIHR Global Research Professorship Scheme
NIHRFind out how to develop a competitive Global Research Professorship application by watching this webinar recorded on 12th October.
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.
Edward Jenner NHS Leadership Academy Programme
Dementia ResearcherThis programme is designed for anyone aspiring to their first leadership or management role within the health and care sector within the next 1-2 years.
Blog – Going on my own: Being my own boss for my new fellowship
Dr Anna VolkmerStepping out on your own doesn’t have to be scary, if you got this far, you’re ready. Dr Anna Volkmer discusses her new found research freedom.
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
Blog – Is Leadership Important In Science?
Dr Yvonne CouchDr Yvonne Couch talks about leadership in research, exploring different styles and approaches and how you might apply them.
Blog – Writing my first grant application
Dr Kamar Ameen-AliKam just wrote her first grant application (well not really her first) and in this blog she descrives how she went about it, and shares her tips
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.
Blog – The outcome: My NIHR Advanced Fellowship App
Anna has some big news… and some top tips for anyone applying for an NIHR Advanced Fellowship, essential reading for Clinical Academics