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    When developing a research programme and direction, some scientists can find it helpful to create a mission statement to make clear their scientific ambitions. Nature speaks to working scientists about creating a research philosophy.

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    This collection of articles showcases African scientists who have developed their careers at home and abroad.

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    In March 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered labs, schools and airports worldwide, Nature asked John Tregoning to share his personal experience week-by-week. Here are his 19 diary entries.

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    These resources highlight science’s ongoing diversity problem and the many creative and courageous initiatives led by working scientists to deliver a more inclusive workplace, resulting in better research outcomes.

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    Nature speaks to cell biologists working in industry to get their advice for academic researchers thinking of moving into the private sector.

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    This resource collection includes the findings of Nature’s two global surveys of postdoctoral researchers, published in 2020 and 2023. The 2023 survey polled more than 3800 postdocs working in academia and industry. They share the highs and lows of life in the lab, how COVID-19 has impacted their careers, and how they are using AI technologies at work.

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    The Black Lives Matter movement encouraged many institutions to inspect their equity and diversity policies, and consider what else they could do to achieve equality in academia.

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    This collection of resources offers advice from Nature’s global community of working scientists on how to cope with the coronavirus’ impact on scientific careers.

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    Conferences remain an essential part of any scientist's life.

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    Getting published is a crucial career milestone for scientists, but many academic programmes do not provide formal training on how to do it.

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    Enterprising researchers often seek private sector support to secure funds, build collaborations, and spin out companies from their work.

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    The PhD is used to train most research scientists and provides evidence of a gruelling period of independent study.

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