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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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Career guidance

Top 5 career questions for researchers

How do you take decisions regarding your professional future as a researcher? Making a career in academia can be challenging and it's natural to feel like you don't see the complete picture.
10 m
Open science

Cost of publishing open access: how and why

In this module, we tackle one of the inevitable and most commonly-asked questions about publishing open access—article processing charge (APC).
20 m
Inclusion and Diversity for Researchers

Minorities in STEM: Barriers they face in academia and pathways to allyship

What are the barriers faced by women, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ colleagues in their career progression in STEM?
30 m
Ensuring visibility

Conference skills for researchers

Learn how to get your work accepted into academic conferences and make the most of your time as a delegate.
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.

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