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

Trusted publishing vs. predatory journals: What does it mean for the integrity of science?

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19 Sep
Gen AI use in the research workflow
53 m
Research design

Gen AI use in the research workflow

It takes a village: Safeguarding quality in scholarly communications
1.5 h
Fundamentals of publishing

It takes a village: Safeguarding quality in scholarly communication

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10 reasons to get – and use – an ORCID iD
15 m
Fundamentals of publishing

10 reasons to get – and use – an ORCID iD

Names are far from unique. With an ORCID iD, researchers can benefit from being properly identified.
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2. What is an APC and why do authors have to pay to publish OA? Can I publish open access for free?
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).
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Life after publication: How to promote your work for maximum impact
22 m
Ensuring visibility

Life after publication: How to promote your work for maximum impact

In an era of ever-increasing scientific publications, early career researchers face the challenge of standing out amidst the noise.
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2. What is an APC and why do authors have to pay to publish OA? Can I publish open access for free?
28 m
Open science

Open Access: End user licenses

Open access is a vital concept that has transformed the way scholarly research is shared and distributed.
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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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