There are probably more funding opportunities for your PhD than you think. It is worth making sure you have investigated them all. Funding bodies support PhD students in different ways. Some pay course fees only, some include a stipend (maintenance costs) or travel expenses, and others offer a one-off award to ease the financial burden…>
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Liminal Spaces: Finding research funding when working overseas
Let’s say you want to publish a monograph, attend a conference, and fund a research project and other activities to build an international academic profile as a scholar working overseas. These are all astute and indeed necessary endeavours if trying to advance in the academic ranks; nonetheless, they require a pretty penny. This article will…>
PhD Opportunities And Funding In Sweden
If watching Wallander and The Bridge has opened your eyes to both the beauty of this Northern European nation and its socio-political system, if you study a subject with a strong Swedish angle, or if you are simply branching out in your search for a fully-funded PhD Opportunities, Sweden is worth a second look.
Working in China – Education Sector and Research Funding
China boasts the biggest education scene in the world. Yet it’s education system has set modernization and international understanding as the targets for its reform strategy. The goal is to continually increase the number of students and improve standards of education. The government is running various projects in order to strengthen their universities and colleges,…>
A guide to publishing for Early Career Researchers
There can be a lot of pressure on early career researchers to work towards publication. With this in mind, it is essential to have a clear plan in place to ensure you utilise your time effectively, and can confidently navigate the processes associated with publishing your work. Whether you’re working towards a journal article, or…>
Working overseas – the pros and cons
Tom Tuohy looks into the growing market for academics working abroad and the pros and cons of doing so It’s no secret that our globalized world has seen a sea change in the number of academics travelling abroad for work. This was true even before Covid when many academics may have felt their career had…>
What is a Principal Investigator?
If you’re an experienced researcher, you might be thinking about taking your career to the next level as a Principal Investigator (PI). The role of the Principal Investigator is crucial to the success of research projects of all sizes and involves significant responsibility. This profile takes a comprehensive look at what a Principal Investigator does,…>
How to gain lecturer experience
If you’re struggling to get teaching experience but want to be a lecturer, our latest article can help with some key steps to succeed.
Research Jobs in Zoology
Research jobs in Zoology can lead to a life-changing career in the scientific study of animal physiology, distribution and evolution.