Top 5 Rules for Effective Small Talk
Have you ever had awkward encounters or even more awkward conversations at an event or conference? You are not alone! Researchers often face communication challenges when talking…
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Useful Tips for Creating Impressive PowerPoint Presentations
Creating a PowerPoint presentation is important for data presentation and sharing in academia and industry. The objective of creating such presentations is to generate a positive…
How to Organize High-Quality Conferences and Workshops
Have you been asked to organize a conference or workshop? Do not worry; it is a good opportunity for you to network and bring people together for a common purpose. A conference or…
Top 20 Tips for Successful Grant Application
Academic research is an exciting and interesting career. However, it can be expensive, especially for researchers because laboratories often depend on high-priced equipment and…
Top 10 Tips on Research-Inspired Entrepreneurship
You are a PhD graduate with a great business idea. How do you convert your academic research into a successful business? Is it possible to become an academic entrepreneur?…
Top 10 Tips on Finding FREE Journal Rankings
It is important for researchers to publish their research work in high-impact and high-quality peer-reviewed journals. The SCImago Journal & Country Rank website can prove…
U.S. Green Card Tips for Researchers
According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there are various categories for employment-based green cards. Researchers and professors can choose from EB-1A,…
Tips on Postdoctoral Jobs in the United States
Completing a PhD is a very stressful albeit rewarding experience. Statistically, many scientists move to the US for postdoctoral training, predominantly in the sciences, owing to…
The NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00): Did You Apply?
The National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Pathway to Independence (PI) K99/R00 program provides mentoring and support to budding postdoctoral researchers. The guidelines are…
Top 10 Alternative Careers for STEM PhDs
A PhD is the highest qualification that one can have and is essential for a career in academia. However, there are many challenges to getting academic jobs, and many PhDs have…
10 Tips for Drafting an Engaging Research Article
Readers finish reading the entire research article only when it grabs their attention. Several factors play a critical role in capturing the readers’ attention and ensuring a high…
Top 10 Tips on Creating Scientific Images for Your Journal Manuscript
In the process of academic research, the data obtained by researchers can only mean something when it gets published. Scientific images or figures are very useful to convey the…