Top 10 Tips for Writing a Strong Position Paper
As scientists and researchers, you might be familiar with objective research papers, which tend to consider both sides of an argument and present findings based on facts. But are…
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Tips to Present Your Scientific Poster Effectively
This article focuses on the prerequisites and tips on developing a poster/e-poster. Traditionally, scientific posters have been presented as a combination of information and…
Why Are Registered Reports Important for Medical Research
As we know, publishing is integral to research and to the career of a scientist. It is the goal of the scientific community to disseminate important and innovative research.…
Sustainable Research Infrastructures? What Are They?
Are you a researcher? If you are, research infrastructures are probably essential to your career – whether you realise it or not. Basically, research infrastructures are the…
Research Data Collection Tips While Social Distancing
The world is in lockdown and the way we knew life will be forever changed after the lockdown. Quarantine forced many research labs to close their doors suddenly. There is no…
Building the Future of the Biological Community: An Interview With the Company of Biologists
The biological sciences domain has seen a rapid growth in recent years with more and more researchers publishing and sharing their knowledge not only in journals but also in…
Do You Want 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…
Writing a Great Letter of Recommendation Is No Small Feat
Being asked to write a letter of recommendation is a privilege. When you have a student, colleague, or employee with great potential, you want to do your best to convey their…
Should You Consider Quitting Your PhD?
A PhD is a huge commitment. Beginning your PhD requires time, money, and most of all, motivation—all of which can run out long before you have finished. Most people who have done…
Editor’s Pick of E-books for Researchers
Almost all of us are under quarantine right now. Schools, colleges, universities, etc. have been shut down worldwide. Workplaces and laboratories too have been shut down and we are…
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…
How is Academia Coping With COVID-19 Crisis?
#StayHome #StaySafe! Currently, these hashtags have been trending all over social media. In fact, this is how everyone is greeting each other amidst the COVID-19 crisis and very…