Everywhere you go, you continuously build your personal and professional network. In fact, one conversation today could become a career connection down the road. Build trusting, intentional relationships in your day-to-day interactions in order to advance your career now and in the future.

Everywhere you go, you continuously build your personal and professional network. In fact, one conversation today could become a career connection down the road. Build trusting, intentional relationships in your day-to-day interactions in order to advance your career now and in the future.

We all know it can be difficult to communicate seemingly obscure scientific information and techniques with nonscientists. The good news is that, like so many skills, you can learn to do so with practice.

Are you constantly thinking about science with the big picture in mind? Do you thrive in a high-energy environment? Are you committed to staying current with the latest research? Becoming involved in policy and advocacy work is a powerful way to use your scientific expertise to influence change.

Now that you’re done peer reviewing a manuscript, how can you best communicate your assessment? Follow these guidelines to give concise, constructive feedback to the editors and authors you’re working with.

It is important for scientists worldwide to advocate for increased science funding. Depending on the cultural context, however, your outreach approach — including how and when you communicate with policymakers — and whether advocacy is even a possibility — will differ. In this webinar, speakers from the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, the International Brain Research Organization, and SfN's Government and Public Affairs Committee will discuss why their advocacy efforts were successful and what you can do to promote science research in your local community.

Mary Kosinski, the clinical director at Nusirt Biopharma Inc., describes how she uses skills developed in the research lab in her career.

As my time at NIH comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on my two years as a postbaccalaureate fellow, and I can’t help but feel that taking two years off before going back to school was the best decision I could have made. Here are four reasons — based on my experience — why undergraduates should also consider taking time off before going to graduate school.

Read these common questions and answers to know the important details and processes necessary to manage your NIH award.

The following Q&A with J. Patrick Card and Paul McGonigle is adapted from the webinar, “What’s in a Master’s? Different Programs for Different Needs.”