Rising Scholars News
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Seven keys to becoming a successful early career researcher/scientist
This blog post highlights seven key steps for early-career researchers (ECRs) to succeed, based on personal experience. These include creating a balanced career plan, pursuing a passion-driven research focus, committing …
From Rejection to Funding: How Researchers Can Improve Their Grant Proposals
I suggest a ten-step framework that will help you understand why the proposal got rejected and how it can be revised and improved to meet the standards set by the …
From Struggles to Optimism: The Early Career Researcher’s Journey
This post reiterates the challenges and emotional hurdles early-career researchers face, especially those transitioning later in life, and stresses the value of support systems, mentorship, and resilience, with a focus …
Critical Appraisal of Research Papers for Dummies (Disclaimer: I'm the Dummy!)
Critical appraisal is a vital skill that all researchers must develop. By following a structured approach—focusing on the PICO framework, understanding methodology, and using tools like CASP—you can significantly improve …
Tips for early career life science researchers in choosing and using data repositories
A crucial ability for life scientists in the early stages of our careers is the ability to choose suitable data repositories, which affects the visibility of our research and academic …
Exploring Potential Drawbacks of Standardized Mentorship Pairings
While mentorship remains important, over formalizing the relationship poses challenges to the effectivesness of the relationship. It is important to strike a balance between structure and flexibility for mentors and …
Mastering time: Essential strategies for busy professionals, researchers and mentors
This blog post is about time management for busy professionals and researchers on how to keep a balance, increase efficiency, productivity and to find time for what matters most.
Attending International Conferences: A guide for the researchers based in the LIC/LMIC
Navigating international conferences from LIC/LMIC is challenging but achievable with persistence and strategy. Contributing original research and sharing unique experiences are crucial steps for recognition. Seeking funding through grants and …
Building a Critical Mass of Mentors: A Guide
The pivotal role of mentorship in the growth of early career researchers cannot be over-emphasized. This blog outlines strategies to cultivate a robust community of mentors. By fostering a mentorship …
Celebrating World Wetlands Day - Dr Ravichandra Mondreti's Insights and Career Journey
The 2nd of February marked the celebration of World Wetlands Day. We spoke with AuthorAID member Dr Ravichandra Mondreti about his work and career journey with wetlands.