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The Hidden Currency of Research: Why Networking Matters
Academic networking rarely looks like textbooks suggest. This article explores how researchers build and use networks in everyday practice, from peer exchange to navigating uncertainty and career transitions.
Effective Grant Strategies for Researchers: A Practical Guide
Many grant applications fail due to strategy, not weak ideas. This article explores practical insights on effective grant strategies for researchers, from shaping ideas before the template to choosing the right funding instrument, working with institutions, and handling rejection more strategically.
From Research to Scientific Project Management: What the Transition Really Involves
What does it mean to move from research to science management? Francesco Cannizzaro reflects on his transition from a PhD and postdoc in chemistry to coordinating international research projects and funding strategies at a large university.
From Anxiety to Action: Coping with Academic Career Insecurity
Career insecurity is not a phase many researchers simply “get through.” This article explores why uncertainty feels so draining, how it often leads to inaction, and what helps move from rumination toward small, deliberate steps.
From PhD to Professorship – A Practical Guide to Academic Careers in Germany
Navigating an academic career in Germany can be challenging, especially for international researchers trying to understand both the formal structures and the unwritten expectations that shape the path from PhD to professorship. We spoke with Mirjam Müller about her new book "From PhD to Professorship: A Practical Guide to Academic Careers in Germany".
Recap: To Be Honest Conference 2025 - Navigating Uncertainty in Academia & beyond
The To Be Honest Conference 2025 brought researchers together for open conversations about uncertainty in academic careers. The keynote session shared practical insights on agency, support, and real-life decisions. Watch the session recording and explore the key takeaways.
