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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.
Attending Online Conferences: Lessons for Early Career Researchers in the Global South
Charles Kalinzi recounts his personal experiences of attending online conferences, which have become the “new normal” since the COVID19 pandemic.
The ripple benefits of winning grant funding
Winning research funding has numerous indirect and follow-on impacts on successful grantees.
Tea Time with AuthorAID: Networking Etiquette
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 …