Identifying Research Gaps to Pursue Innovative Research
This article is an excerpt from a lecture given by my Ph.D. guide, a researcher in public health. She advised us on how to identify research gaps to pursue innovative research in…
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PhD Program Offers More than Just a Degree
Pursuing a Ph.D. is a challenge. I was nervous when I started. However, I soon learned that the benefits go beyond academia. Now, as I continue, I have gained confidence in my…
Do Female Scientists Face Gender Disparity While Setting up Labs?
I still remember getting the notice that my first grant had been approved. Years of blood, sweat, and tears had finally paid off— I was going to launch my very own lab. While I had…
How E-learning Courses Are Important for Research and Publishing
When I started my Ph.D., I knew I would be introduced to many new things. I knew the courses would be challenging and that I would have to do a lot of research and writing.…
Ebook: How to Become a Research-Inspired Entrepreneur
A researcher acquires diverse transferrable skills through their Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellowship positions. Researchers, who do not intend to pursue a career in academia, have…
7 Aspects You Need to Know About Scholarly Publishing
This article features a discussion between several researchers on seven aspects of scholarly publishing.
Participants include Dr. Sang-young Park, a bioethics researcher; Dr.…
To Pursue a Career or a Postdoc?
After completing my Ph.D., I had a difficult choice to make: A career in academia or in the industry? I was also looking at a postdoc as an option. So, I was a bit indecisive at a…
9 Essential Things to Research Before a Job Interview
You have worked hard to earn your degree, and now you find yourself looking for a career. However, there is another challenge to face: the job interview. The first step to…
The Importance of Sampling Methods in Research Design
In research design, population and sampling are two important terms. A population is a group of individuals that share common connections. A sample is a subset of the population.…
When Your Thesis Advisor Asks You to Quit
I was two months into the third year of my PhD when it happened. In retrospect, I should have seen it coming. My research wasn’t going great, but I was feeling reasonably confident…
I Did Not Become a PI – Now What?
My dream was to become a principle investigator (PI) one day. I would run my own laboratory and projects. This would allow me to drive my own research and become a renowned expert…
How to Deal with Academic Isolation
Research is a rewarding endeavor, but is not without its hardships. One of the biggest problems that researchers deal with is academic isolation. Academic isolation is the feeling…
