EPFL's Student Solves a 100-year-old Physics Enigma
An EPFL Bachelor's student has solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for 100 years.
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Stop the Science Training That Demands 'Don't Ask'
It's time to trust students to handle doubt and diversity in science, says Jerry Ravetz.
A Message for Mentors from Dissatisfied Graduate Students
A Message for Mentors from Dissatisfied Graduate Students
In this second article to mark Nature's 2019 graduate survey, respondents call for more one-to-one support and better career guidance.
Early Coauthorship with Top Scientists Predicts Success in Academic Careers
Early Coauthorship with Top Scientists Predicts Success in Academic Careers
By examining publication records of scientists from four disciplines, the authors show that coauthoring a paper with a top-cited scientist early in one's career predicts lasting increases in career success, especially for researchers affiliated with less prestigious institutions.
Graduate Students Protest Trump Labor Board's Proposal to Exempt Them from Definition of "Employee"
Graduate Students Protest Trump Labor Board's Proposal to Exempt Them from Definition of "Employee"
Graduate students said their schools would have no reason to bargain with them over wages, health care and other compensation items if they aren't considered employees under the National Labor Relations Act.
PhDs: the Tortuous Truth
Nature's survey of more than 6,000 graduate students reveals the turbulent nature of doctoral research. The mental health of PhD researchers demands urgent attention.
The Mental Health of PhD Researchers Demands Urgent Attention
The Mental Health of PhD Researchers Demands Urgent Attention
Anxiety and depression among graduate students seems to be on the rise. Systemic change is needed to halt an ongoing crisis.
Graduate Student's Death at UW Madison is a Devastating Cautionary Tale
Graduate Student's Death at UW Madison is a Devastating Cautionary Tale
A graduate student's suicide at UW Madison is a devastating cautionary tale about abusive lab environments.
Failing is a Key Part of PhD Success
Students must learn that a doctoral degree isn't for everyone - and that not doing one might be a better option.
Funders and Journals, Not Students, Should Lead on Standards for Research Rigour
Funders and Journals, Not Students, Should Lead on Standards for Research Rigour
The efforts of young researchers to fight the perverse incentives that dominate science right now are all the more impressive because these scientists are at the most vulnerable point of their careers.
Grad Student Unions Dealt Blow As Proposed New Rule Says Students Aren't 'employees'
Grad Student Unions Dealt Blow As Proposed New Rule Says Students Aren't 'employees'
The rule, if implemented, would hinder grad student unionization efforts at private U.S. universities.
Universities Look to Add More Support For First-Generation Graduate Students
Universities Look to Add More Support For First-Generation Graduate Students
"My family didn't understand the internship process or why I wasn’t getting paid yet. That causes some psychological distress."
Universities Need to Do More to Support Grad Student Parents
The financial strain of having a baby during her Ph.D. put this researcher's career in jeopardy.
New Science Blooms After Star Researchers Die, Study Finds
Deaths of prominent life scientists tend to be followed by a surge in highly cited research by newcomers.
In Science, Questions Matter a Lot. Men Are More Likely Than Women to Ask Them
In Science, Questions Matter a Lot. Men Are More Likely Than Women to Ask Them
In science, questions matter a lot. But as a young female scientist speaking up in a public forum, the stakes may just feel a little higher.
What Not to Do in Graduate School
Six limiting maxims PhD students should avoid.
How I Lost My Identity - and Embraced a New One
It was tough for Lia Paola Zambetti to leave the bench after dreaming for more than a decade of becoming a scientist, and reaching her goal. But now she enjoys her work's broader impact.
How a Long-distance Job Move Can Leave Early-career Researchers Short of Cash
How a Long-distance Job Move Can Leave Early-career Researchers Short of Cash
Without reimbursement for relocation costs, PhD students and postdocs are often forced to empty savings accounts, seek financial help or even rack up debt.
Universitärer Mittelbau: Ein Königreich für einen Lehrstuhl
Universitärer Mittelbau: Ein Königreich für einen Lehrstuhl
Sie sind die neunzig Prozent, die den akademischen Betrieb aufrechterhalten: Berichte aus dem Inneren eines Systems, das aus der Perspektive des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses so nicht länger funktionieren darf.
'I'll Work on It over the Weekend': High Workload and Other Pressures Faced by Early-career Researchers
'I'll Work on It over the Weekend': High Workload and Other Pressures Faced by Early-career Researchers
Stress and long working hours are regrettably common among early-career researchers, reveals a survey by the group the Young Academy of Europe.
Ensure Sustainable Researcher Careers!
MCAA and Eurodoc call on research institutions, funding bodies and governments to ensure sustainable researcher careers in a joint declaration.
Mental Health Awareness for Postgraduate Science Research Students
An infographic showing the prevalence of mental health problems in PhD students. It also gives information on how one can overcome these problems.
Being a PhD Student Shouldn't Be Bad for Your Health
The first international meeting on postgraduate mental health was an important step, but much more is needed to solve academia's crisis.
Early-Career Researchers Commonly Ghostwrite Peer Reviews. That's a Problem
Early-Career Researchers Commonly Ghostwrite Peer Reviews. That's a Problem
Our Taken for Granted columnist discusses a new report about the practice-and recommendations for reform.
When It Comes to Research Output, Where Ph.D.s Get Hired Matters More Than Where They Trained
When It Comes to Research Output, Where Ph.D.s Get Hired Matters More Than Where They Trained
New study of computer scientists says that when it comes to research output, where Ph.D.s get hired matters more than where they trained.
Success in Academia is As Much About Grit As Talent
New research says early failure in the sciences may be beneficial in the long run.
Think You Can't Negotiate Your Job Offer or Postdoc Position? Think Again
Think You Can't Negotiate Your Job Offer or Postdoc Position? Think Again
Advice for early-career researchers from a negotiation expert.
Making Research Open and Reproducible: An Early Career Researcher's Perspective
Making Research Open and Reproducible: An Early Career Researcher's Perspective
As an early career researcher (ECR), making the transition from the “traditional” way of doing science into methods that are more open, reproducible, and replicable can be a daunting prospect. We know something needs to change about our workflow, but where do we start?
That Image of a Black Hole You Saw Everywhere Today? Thank This Grad Student for Making It Possible
That Image of a Black Hole You Saw Everywhere Today? Thank This Grad Student for Making It Possible
The effort wouldn't have succeeded without Katie Bouman, who developed a crucial algorithm and helped devise imaging methods.
Is It Publish or Perish for PhD Students?
Nature Human Behaviour and the Behavioural and Social Sciences Community invite researchers across all career stages and disciplines to share their thoughts on publishing while training for a PhD. A broad selection of submissions will be published as World Views in Nature Human Behaviour or will be posted on the Behavioural and Social Sciences community page. Send us a short presubmission enquiry now!
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