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Free e-learning modules developed by global experts.

The Elsevier Researcher Academy is an entirely free e-learning platform designed to unlock the potential of early and mid-career researchers. 

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Discussing the quality & reliability of evidence
38 m
Confidence in Communicating Research

Talking about the quality and reliability of evidence

Careers outside Academia: Making an Impact in NGOs and Foundations
18 m
Career guidance

Careers outside Academia: Making an Impact in NGOs and Foundations

Shorten your path to publication: Researcher insights from submission to rejection
17 m
Fundamentals of publishing

Part 1: How to be realistic about publishing your paper?

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How to identify the right journal
10 m
Finding the right journal

Using AI to match your abstract to the right journal

When it comes to finding the right journal – there is a lot to consider.
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Certified Peer Reviewer Course
15 m
Certified Peer Reviewer Course

Introduction to the Certified Peer Reviewer Course

Would you like to become a certified peer reviewer? Elsevier Researcher Academy is pleased to announce a new certified course in peer reviewing.
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Mindfulness
29 m
Career guidance

Mindfulness for researchers – an approach to stress relief and “research-life” balance

Scientific research is a stressful business.
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Seven strategies for scientists to communicate their research and create a brand
33 m
Ensuring visibility

Seven strategies for scientists to communicate their research and create a brand

With societal impact being the primary goal of research, asking researchers to create a brand for themselves might sound counter-intuitive.
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Why Researcher Academy

Master essential skills

Master essential skills

Pick up practical skills and solid professional development advice.

Learn from the best

Learn from the best

Access high quality content developed by leading research experts.

Maximize your impact

Maximize your impact

Learn how to make your research stand out & garner those all-important citations.

Building a research career these days is not simple or straightforward. Researcher Academy provides excellent resources for researchers who face funding, communication, and professional development challenges in a constantly evolving and increasingly competitive academic career environment.

Natalie Lundsteen

Dr. Natalie Lundsteen

Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development & Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Researcher Academy is a great and very lively medium. The quantity and quality of information provided are instrumental for early career researchers, helping them establish a strong publication record, correctly adhering to stringent publication ethics.

Bert Blocken

Prof. dr. ir Bert Blocken

Full Professor, Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) & Department of Civil Engineering, KU Leuven

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