Rising Scholars News

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 …

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.

Charles Kalinzi recounts his personal experiences of attending online conferences, which have become the “new normal” since the COVID19 pandemic.

Winning research funding has numerous indirect and follow-on impacts on successful grantees.

AuthorAID is hosting Tea Time with AuthorAID on 11 August from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. GMT on the theme "Networking Etiquette". Join us to learn and share best practices …

Securing a strong letter of recommendation is crucial for postgraduate research students, especially those from developing countries. 

There are benefits associated with having an extensive network of researchers and colleagues. 

Finding suitable research grant opportunities and building an outstanding track record go hand in hand.

Somefun Oluwaseyi suggests ways to achieve set goals instead of New Year's reolutions -- and stick to them.

Dr Helen Onyeaka covers why it is important for researchers to be visible, how to become known in a particular field and how to establish connections with other researchers.