Unlock your research potential

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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8 m
Job search

How to find your intrinsic motivation?

As an early career researcher, or someone in the final stages of their PhD, a perennial question on one’s mind is “what’s next?”.
48 m
Career planning

Lean Startup Principles

The temptation to work in the industry while not wanting to leave academia is a common contention for many researchers in their career trajectory.
1 h
Social impact

How to write a lay summary

Journal articles are written with researchers in mind, so the content isn’t always easy to follow for people outside academia…or even that field of study!
1 h
Research collaborations

Making academia–industry collaborations work

Collaborations with industry partners on specialized projects are becoming commonplace. Learn how to avoid the main pitfalls.
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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