Amid concerns about grad student mental health, one university takes a novel approach
At the University of North Carolina, specialized counselors serve the school’s biomedical Ph.D. students
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Training awards increasingly important for future funding and landing a faculty job
A growing proportion of first-time NIH R01 recipients have also received a prior training grant, according to a recent study -
Not just for bots: The changing career landscape in AI
The era of artificial intelligence is upon us. Here are some career pointers to keep up with these smart machines. -
Publication history helps explain racial disparity in NIH funding
New study doesn’t eliminate possibility of bias during review but highlights a possible way to address the funding gap -
New analysis of funding trends offers encouraging news for female investigators—with caveats
For major NIH research grants, women and men have similar funding trajectories but important differences in renewals -
Training fellowship recipients are more likely to get future funding
Does this mean that the fellowships are working, or that they are perpetuating biases? -
Do I make myself clear? Media training for scientists
Media savviness previously consisted of on-the-job training. Now, more universities and organizations are offering programs to help scientists get their message across to the public. -
The scientific swerve: Changing your research focus
Hitting refresh on your research carries risks but also benefits. -
Five reasons to leave your science bubble
Inspiration—and career opportunities—can come not only from the lab, but from other interests, such as food, dance, theater, and even policy work. -
What does it mean to be called a 'trainee'?
The ‘trainee’ designation has broad implications, noted speakers at the Future of Biomedical Graduate and Postdoctoral Training meeting earlier this month -
Why it might be a good time to start a career in science
The author of a new study of biomedical funding explains why he’s optimistic about young scientists’ futures -
Navigating technology transfer issues
Thinking of taking your technology from bench to boardroom? Learn how your university's Technology Transfer Office can help. -
Women miss out on authorship opportunities early on
Female first-year Ph.D. students work more than their male counterparts but publish less, study says -
Sculpting a sweet career in candy
With boldness and creativity, Alexandria Lau found her way to a career in toxicology at The Hershey Company -
New tools for measuring academic performance
Move over, publication lists. A new set of online tools are being used to measure academic performance. -
Will more studies of the training and career mess actually create change?
The National Academies launched two new studies in January, but it’s unclear whether these committees are more likely than their numerous predecessors to find real solutions
