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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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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?

Trusted publishing vs. predatory journals: What does it mean for the integrity of science?
4 m
Finding the right journal

Identifying fake acceptance letters

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How to secure funding
1 h
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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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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Minorities in science: Barriers they face in academia and pathways to allyship
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?
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Rejected manuscripts - finding the right fit
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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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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