Academic

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Fondation Bettencourt Schueller uses a novel funding strategy: it treats all its awardees like family, allowing them a say in the process via an advisory board and often offering continuing support.

A network of researchers and universities has come together to create the Max Planck Schools—an interdisciplinary, customized Ph.D. program aimed at enticing native and international students to continue their studies in Germany.

Scientists are becoming more creative with how and where they get their research funding.

An emerging career choice for STEM doctorates includes counseling other STEM doctorates about their careers.

Looking for a new research direction? Consider ecobiology, the study of the relationships of organisms to their natural environments

Careers in immuno-oncology remain in high demand and welcome specialists from many fields

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.

Hitting refresh on your research carries risks but also benefits.

Gen Ys, Gen Xs, and Boomers all have different communications and management styles.  How do you build and keep your team cohesive and productive?

Move over, publication lists. A new set of online tools are being used to measure academic performance.

Not only does Southern China want to be an export powerhouse—it also wants to be a stronghold for science. And with initiatives in space science, high energy physics, and genomics, it is geared up to do so.

New measures implemented by the Central Government—increased funding  and easing of green card restrictions, among others—are aimed at attracting more non-native researchers to China.

Known for its majestic landscape and melodic language, Wales has also become a science powerhouse through funding and hiring initiatives.

It’s a skill not often taught in grad school, but reviewing papers and grant proposals can provide a significant boost in one’s early career.

Love academia but not-so-sure about becoming a professor? Fret not, there are plenty of job opportunities other than professorships in higher education.