Career Feature, Career Column, Career News and Career Brief in 2019

Experienced scientists reveal how to avoid application pitfalls to submit successful proposals.

Ty Tang was told that any move out of academia was likely to be permanent. But after two years working, he has now returned to research.

Colin Evans adopted four principles to secure funding after his first postdoctoral fellowship application was unsuccessful.

More than two-thirds of scientists polled in a survey say that they would move for the ‘right’ academic job — if the pay suits.

Four scientists reveal their key lessons from the publication process.

Navigating the turbulent waters of the doctoral voyage

Many scientific organizations struggle with teaching and incentivizing science-communication practices. Here’s what they can do differently, says communication researcher Jessica Eise.

It’s tempting to stay a ‘silent member’, but you might be missing out on conferences, collaborations and publications, says Elena Schneider-Futschik.

Nature’s biennial doctoral-student survey reveals struggles for work–life balance, career guidance and emotional support.

By making videos about the first steps of his research, Adrian Smith has realized the production value of his science.

Report calls for universities to create tenure and promotion incentives.

In this second article to mark Nature’s 2019 graduate survey, respondents call for more one-to-one support and better career guidance.

Female scientists continue to be under-represented across academia.

Proportions of female students and those from under-represented ethnic groups are rising, yet parity is a way off.

Nature and Sense About Science recognize an ecologist who fights fires with witness testimony and a pharmacist who promotes truth in health-care information.

Tom Baden has bagged the inaugural Nature Research Award for Driving Global Impact, a joint venture between Nature Research and Chinese technology company Tencent.

Nature’s survey of more than 6,000 graduate students reveals the turbulent nature of doctoral research.

Lara Pivodic shares advice on saying ‘hello’ to the latest member of your research group.

Ipshita Mandal-Johnson teamed up with other graduate students to set up an annual forum to develop tomorrow’s biotechnology leaders. This is what she learnt.

Phill Cassey outlines one proactive step to support diversity in his workplace.