Preparation, Careers, Funding

Great studies start with great questions. They’re relevant, interesting, and have broad appeal. Here’s how to formulate a superb research question.

Where do good research ideas come from? It’s a combination of curiosity and openness. Being ready for accidental and intentional thoughts. Here’s how to make them bubble up every day.

Thinking about moving from a PhD to a postdoc? Don’t panic! Feeling confused or overwhelmed about your …

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You can be different in your research writing — more eye-catching and more memorable! This is also important if you are going to get your work published in leading journals where editors, of course, want to see work that’s a little different.

So-called ‘personal statements’ are short documents written by candidates applying to universities that are very often used for assessment by admissions tutors. So how do you write an effective one?

We all need an effective and eye-catching CV that ensures we stand out at the top of the pile. The question is: How to grab people’s attention and ensure you have the best possible chance of winning an interview for your next position?

How we consume energy is unsustainable. Science & scientists must create alternative energy solutions. Here’s what researchers can do.

Forensic sciences is romanticized on TV and in movies. At its core, it’s a technical and rewarding research career. A forensics researchers details this challenging career path.

We have all heard and read this many times: “You must follow reporting guidelines when writing and publishing your research.”
Sure… but which reporting guidelines do I follow? CONSORT, STROBE, CARE, ARRIVE, MOOSE, PRISMA, SPIRIT, STARD, AGREE, CHEERS…

Careers in clinical research can be financially rewarding and offer solid stability in the job …

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