Inferential Statistics
Hypothesis testing is a key aspect of inferential statistics, allowing researchers to make conclusions about populations based on sample data. This process involves formulating hypotheses, conducting experiments, and determining the probability of results under different scenarios. By comparing the
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EURAXESS Talent Circulation Hub
The EURAXESS Talent Circulation Hub focuses on mobility support for researchers in the ERA, aiming to attract, welcome, integrate, and retain talent. Its structured core coordination group engages with the wider EURAXESS community to enhance services related to international mobility, alumni engagem
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Fellowship Program Overview at Center for Care Delivery and Outcomes Research
The Fellowship Program at the Center for Care Delivery and Outcomes Research provides a comprehensive two-year postdoctoral opportunity for individuals in health services research. Fellows engage in research, education, and clinical care, supported by a network of mentors. The program emphasizes Lea
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Understanding Research Strategies for Effective Study Design
Research strategies guide researchers in planning and executing studies by determining how to answer research questions and implement methodologies. There are various types of research strategies, such as case studies, qualitative interviews, quantitative surveys, and action-oriented research, each
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Discovering Ocean's Challenges: Virtual Meetings with Researchers
Dive into the world of ocean exploration with your students through a series of virtual conferences with researchers and specialists, organized by the Tara Ocean Foundation. Explore topics such as ocean and climate, plastic pollution, plankton, and Arctic ice melting. Engage in presentations, Q&A se
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Exploring EU Competition Law Enforcement in Pharmaceutical Sector
Dr. Mina Hosseini, a Marie Skodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at UCD Sutherland School of Law, delves into the complexities of EU competition law within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly examining responses before, during, and post-health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. With support from
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EURAXESS Science4Refugees Hub Information Session Overview
Join the EURAXESS Science4Refugees Hub Information Session to learn about the activities, core team, and future plans of the hub. Discover how the hub aims to support the integration of displaced researchers into the labor market, with a focus on female researchers and their spouses. Explore the syn
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Guidelines for Banting Applications - Supervisors' Insights
This detailed guide provides supervisors with key insights on evaluating Banting applications. Emphasizing the importance of demonstrating commitment, leadership potential, and research synergy, it covers aspects such as supervisor biography, research environment, and professional development to fac
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Understanding Postdoctoral Training in Psychology
Postdoctoral training in psychology plays a crucial role in enhancing career prospects and skills development for graduate students. This training, typically lasting 1-2 years, offers specialized clinical or research training beyond the doctoral degree, increasing marketability and potential for boa
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TB ONT Workshop NIMR August 2022: Extracting TB DNA Insights
Dr. Linzy Elton, a postdoctoral research associate at the Centre for Clinical Microbiology, explores the importance of extracting high-quality TB DNA for sequencing. The workshop delves into the challenges of extracting DNA from TB due to its complicated cell wall and outlines the biological safety
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British Academy Small Grants Scheme 2020
The British Academy Small Grants Scheme provides funding for primary research in humanities and social sciences. It supports collaborative or individual research projects, and international collaborations with a UK-based lead applicant. The funds facilitate project planning, research costs, and work
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Investments in African Higher Education: A 20-Year Journey
Andrea Johnson, as Program Officer for Higher Education and Research in Africa, highlights two decades of investment in African higher education. The initiatives include partnerships between universities, scholarships for women in STEM fields, and support for ICT advancements. The Partnership for Hi
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Understanding NIH Personnel Roles in Grant Applications
NIH provides guidance on defining personnel roles in grant applications, emphasizing the importance of key personnel designations and ERA Commons IDs. The presentation clarifies requirements for different roles, particularly for PD/PIs and postdoctoral positions, highlighting the necessity of follow
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Supporting Researchers with Research Data Management (RDM) Costs by Jacques Flores
Helping researchers meet funder and institutional demands for data management plans, sharing data, metadata, security, privacy, and long-term preservation. Creating awareness about RDM costs beyond storage solutions, emphasizing metadata, informed consent, anonymization, and data preparation. Provid
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Understanding Exchange Visitor Categories at College of Engineering for July 2023
Explore the various exchange visitor categories at the College of Engineering, such as Research Scholar, Short-Term Scholar, Specialist, Student Intern, and Postdoctoral Scholar. Understand their unique characteristics, duration, and limitations for individuals coming to the University of UK. Find o
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Icelandic Research Fund 2015: Enhancing Scientific Research and Education
The Icelandic Research Fund (IRF) aims to enhance scientific research and education in Iceland by awarding funding to research projects led by individuals, teams, universities, research institutes, and companies. Principal investigators must have completed graduate studies and experience in running
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British Academy Small Grants Scheme Overview
The British Academy Small Grants Scheme provides funding for primary research in humanities and social sciences, supporting both individual and collaborative projects with a focus on clear research objectives and identifiable outcomes. Funded by the British Academy and the Leverhulme Trust, the sche
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CLIR/DLF Microgrants for Postdoctoral Fellows
Support collaborative projects for 2016-2018 CLIR/DLF Postdoctoral Fellows addressing cross-institutional issues. Eligible fellows must focus on Medieval Studies or data curation, forming teams to develop online resources or workshops benefiting broader needs beyond the fellowship community.
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Journey to Success Beyond Postdocs
Jack Henderson shares his path beyond postdoctoral positions, reflecting on setbacks and eventual triumph as he secures a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship with the University of Surrey after multiple unsuccessful applications.
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NIH Fellowship Grants Overview: Funding Opportunities for Research Training
The NIH Fellowship Grant series provides support for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to advance their research skills and change career directions. The program offers various funding mechanisms and aims to enhance research design, methods, and analytic techniques through mentored rese
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Money and a Room of One's Own: Funding, Fellowships, and the Transition from PhD to Postdoc
Dr. Charlotte Mathieson, a Research Fellow at the University of Warwick, discusses the importance of funding, fellowships, and having the necessary resources for postdoctoral researchers. Various fellowship schemes, funding opportunities, and essential aspects of postdoctoral life are highlighted, e
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Opportunities at the Royal Society Te Apārangi for Early to Mid-Career Researchers
The Royal Society Te Apārangi offers various fellowships and support schemes for emerging and mid-career researchers in New Zealand, including the Rutherford Discovery Fellowship, Rutherford Foundation Trust, and JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship. These opportunities aim to foster excellence in science,
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Human Research Ethics Guidance for Researchers: Application and Approval Processes
This document provides comprehensive guidance for researchers on preparing applications and conducting human research ethics projects. It covers various aspects such as recruitment processes, consent processes, risk management, data collection, and reporting. The guidelines aim to ensure high-qualit
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Introduction to Boston University's Shared Computing Cluster
Boston University's Shared Computing Cluster (SCC) provides researchers with access to a high-performance computing environment for running code, collaborating on shared data, and utilizing specialized software packages. With over 800 nodes, 20,000 processors, and hundreds of GPUs, the SCC offers re
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Effective Communication for Researchers - Virtual Residency Workshop
Dive into effective communication strategies for researchers in the Virtual Residency Workshop led by Henry Neeman from the University of Oklahoma. Explore research terminology, the mindset gap, and ways to engage with different types of researchers. Discover how to locate and approach researchers f
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Integrating ORCID into Research Workflows: A Vital Tool for Researchers
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a unique identifier that streamlines scholarly work tracking, affiliations, and data visibility. Funders, publishers, and researchers worldwide are adopting ORCID to enhance workflow efficiency, data accuracy, and impact assessment. Integration of ORCID
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Social Impact and Motivations of Early Career Researchers in Europe
Exploring the motivations of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in Europe regarding impactful research, this study delves into the importance of social impact, the challenges faced, such as academic priorities over societal impact, and specific issues affecting ECRs like short-term contracts and freque
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Hiring and Appointment Procedures for Visiting Research Scholars at Temple University
Procedures and criteria for hiring Visiting Research Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows at Temple University, including contact information for key personnel in the Graduate School, International Student and Scholar Services, and Human Resources. Details on the criteria for appointments, length of ap
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Supporting Researchers at Risk in Europe: Project Overview
This project focuses on supporting researchers at risk in Europe through a long-term, cross-sectoral structure to improve career development opportunities, bridge support mechanisms, and enhance the work environment. With funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 program, the initiative aims to
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Tax Information for US Resident Students and Scholars
Fellowship stipends for students and postdoctoral fellows, tax responsibilities, qualified expenses exclusion, taxable stipends for services like TA and RA assistantships, and guidelines for reporting taxable amounts on tax forms are discussed in detail in the provided information.
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Academic Researchers' Union Contract Details at UC System
The Academic Researchers' Union at the University of California system, represented by UAW Local 5810, successfully negotiated a new contract in a record time in 2019. The contract covers specialists, project scientists, and professional researchers, with salary adjustments and unit exclusions clear
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Strategies for Advancing Female Researchers' Careers at ZRC SAZU, Slovenia
Enhancing gender equality and career advancement for female researchers at ZRC SAZU in Slovenia is a priority, with measures like mentoring, flexible working hours, funds for family support, and promoting excellence being key strategies. The institution's Gender Equality Plan (GEP) includes initiati
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March 2023 Payroll and HR Deadlines Overview
Important deadlines in March 2023 for payroll transactions, HR actions, finance funding entries, and adjustments affecting postdoctoral scholars, ASEs, and GSRs. Includes blackout periods, approval deadlines, and freeze timelines for processing PayPath actions. Quick reminders to avoid rehire/reinst
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Duke Postdoctoral Working Conditions & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Survey Analysis
A survey conducted by Duke University Postdoctoral Association to assess the working conditions, diversity, equity, and inclusion aspects among current Duke postdocs. The survey aims to analyze data through descriptive statistics, prevalence ratios, and qualitative content/thematic analysis. The res
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ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at UCL, Bloomsbury, and East London DTP
The ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme offers a bridge between PhD and early career research, supporting development beyond a doctoral level. The UBEL DTP, one of 14 ESRC DTPs, provides ample opportunities for interdisciplinary social science research with collaboration across five universities. El
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Coffee with Colleagues: Hiring and Onboarding Session for Post Docs and Students
Join us on April 6th for a Zoom session discussing the hiring, onboarding, and visa process for Post Docs and Students. Learn from industry experts and participate in an informative conversation. Explore topics on professional development, postdoctoral affairs, and the definition of postdoctoral sch
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Understanding Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments and Service
Postdoctoral scholars play a crucial role in academic research, and this content provides essential information on their appointments and service criteria. Details cover eligibility, appointment duration, and terms of service for individuals pursuing advanced academic and research training after obt
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Important Updates and Reminders for November
Addressing issues such as missing paper paychecks, upcoming deadlines, UCPath new hire training sessions, and handling postdoctoral scholar appointments in UCPath effectively. Stay informed and proactive to ensure smooth payroll processes and accurate leave balance calculations. Future training date
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Understanding the National Science Foundation's Social and Economic Sciences Programs
The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports basic research through its discipline-based structure, incorporating mechanisms like Research Experiences for Undergraduates and Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. The Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences houses programs su
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Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Presentation Overview
The presentation provides an overview of the Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS), outlining its mandate, schedule of meetings, composition of membership, roles and responsibilities of council members, and recent changes to the approval pathway for graduate-level course and program pr
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