Academic

Despite clinical trial failures, Alzheimer’s research is getting a reboot thanks to increased funding opportunities and new directions in the data.

Moving on with your career may entail moving to another country. Here’s a checklist to survive and thrive.

Community science brings a DIY sensibility to a range of research areas, providing a collegial atmosphere of collaboration and support.

Job opportunities abound for researchers and clinicians in cancer precision medicine who are at home collecting and analyzing big data.

Want to help yourself as well as fellow scientists? A career in diversity and inclusion just might be a win–win.

The era of artificial intelligence is upon us. Here are some career pointers to keep up with these smart machines.

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.