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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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Confidence in Communicating Research

Communicating what research is and isn’t

38 m
Confidence in Communicating Research

Talking about the quality and reliability of evidence

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56 m
Finding the right journal

Rejected manuscripts: Next steps and finding the right fit

Has your paper ever been rejected? Most likely yes. Do you know how to deal with it the right way? Probably no.
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Funding

How to secure funding - ECR edition

The first step to funding your research or getting the dream fellowship is writing the perfect application.
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17 m
Fundamentals of publishing

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

Learn how to set realistic expectations and discover key factors to consider when choosing the right journal for your submission.
37 m
Certified Peer Reviewer Course

3.3 How to peer review a review article

Peer review is an essential part of publishing review articles, just like it is for research articles.
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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