03 December, 2015

FW: Fellowships are the future

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Much scientific research could not function without postdocs. They do the research outlined in a grant — moving the work of the principal investigator (PI) forward, producing papers and helping to win grants. Yet too many postdocs end up doing work that does not benefit their scientific and intellectual development. They are shut out of developing ownership of a research programme, a step that is crucial for launching the next stage of their career.

 

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Posted on: Wednesday, 2 December 2015 11:00 AM
Author: Viviane Callier
Subject: Fellowships are the future

 

Fellowships are the future

Nature 528, 7580 (2015). doi:10.1038/nj7580-155a

Authors: Viviane Callier & Jessica Polka

Postdocs need a level of autonomy to get the best out of their position, say Viviane Callier and Jessica Polka.


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