Postdocs & students
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2003
A winning proposal
Karen Kreeger
6 November 2003
Young, aspiring researchers often have to learn the hard way when it comes to writing a killer grant application. But a range of European initiatives aims to give them a helping hand. Karen Kreeger reports.
Going multidisciplinary
Myrna Watanabe
2 October 2003
A varied training path is trickier to navigate than traditional specialized routes — but can be more rewarding, says Myrna Watanabe
From bench to bedside
Karen Kreeger
28 August 2003
The training takes longer, but those willing to invest extra time in getting to grips with both basic and clinical research can reap the benefits, not least in job satisfaction, says Karen Kreeger.
The learning curve
Karen Kreeger
10 July 2003
Students starting their PhD and postdocs moving into fresh areas of research often find themselves in need of different technical skills. How does everyone get up to speed? Karen Kreeger reports.
Home truths
Quirin Schiermeier
19 June 2003
Economic conditions are making it harder for young German postdocs to stay in their home country. But a few programmes offer some hope, says Quirin Schiermeier.
Getting organized
Sally Goodman and Karen Kreeger
1 May 2003
Postdoctoral associations on both sides of the Atlantic are mobilizing to tackle long-standing problems and smooth the path through this transitional phase in a scientist's career. Sally Goodman and Karen Kreeger report.
Access delayed
Karen Kreeger
6 March 2003
Tight new security measures aimed at preventing terrorism mean that postdocs and students travelling to the United States need to make plans a long way in advance and expect delays, says Karen Kreeger.
Seeking strength in numbers
Karen Kreeger
9 January 2003
Postdocs are vital to scientific research, but often miss out on the benefits available to permanent staff. Now they are banding together to improve their situation, says Karen Kreeger.
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