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In this series, our columnists will be getting into the weeds of research careers to find out how to make them more productive, more rewarding and more successful
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Research careers – what you need to lead
Good leadership is vital for successful science – so how, exactly, do you get good at it? Ally Walters talks us through it...
Good leadership is vital for successful science – so how, exactly, do you get good at it? Ally Walters talks us through it...
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Cancer Research UK
Analysis
| 11 February 2026
11 February 2026
This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series
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Research careers – a new approach for clinical academics
Clinical academics hold a vital place in the cancer research landscape; so why is it proving so hard to retain them, and what can we do about it?
Clinical academics hold a vital place in the cancer research landscape; so why is it proving so hard to retain them, and what can we do about it?
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Cancer Research UK
Analysis
| 14 October 2025
14 October 2025
This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series
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Research careers – bridging the gap between postdoc and group leader
Ally Walters reports back from our initial Bridge to Academic Leadership programme and talks skillsets, mindsets and growing your confidence...
Ally Walters reports back from our initial Bridge to Academic Leadership programme and talks skillsets, mindsets and growing your confidence...
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Cancer Research UK
Analysis
| 1 July 2025
1 July 2025
This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series
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Research careers – seeing, is believing
We find out how the Observer Scheme is making researchers feel confident in applying for CRUK funding...
We find out how the Observer Scheme is making researchers feel confident in applying for CRUK funding...
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Cancer Research UK
Analysis
| 23 September 2024
23 September 2024
This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series
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Research careers - Harnessing the power of postdocs
We must ensure postdocs are well armed to take the next step to become a group leader but, says Ally Walters, we can’t neglect other career options…
We must ensure postdocs are well armed to take the next step to become a group leader but, says Ally Walters, we can’t neglect other career options…
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Cancer Research UK
Analysis
| 14 August 2024
14 August 2024
This entry is part 4 of 8 in the series
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For Researchers
Research careers – changing the narrative for CVs
Recognising diverse skills and experiences in research is becoming ever more important – but how can we do that? With a narrative CV it’s possible...
Recognising diverse skills and experiences in research is becoming ever more important – but how can we do that? With a narrative CV it’s possible...
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Cancer Research UK
Analysis
| 22 May 2024
22 May 2024
This entry is part 3 of 8 in the series
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Research careers – the danger of self-editing
'It’s important to be yourself’... but what does that actually mean? And are we always honest about who we really are? Marjolein Schaap gets into what this means for researchers…
'It’s important to be yourself’... but what does that actually mean? And are we always honest about who we really are? Marjolein Schaap gets into what this means for researchers…
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Cancer Research UK
Analysis
| 14 May 2024
14 May 2024
This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series
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For Researchers
Research careers – why mentorship matters
For the first instalment in our new research careers column, Ally Walters explores the importance of mentorship...
For the first instalment in our new research careers column, Ally Walters explores the importance of mentorship...
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Cancer Research UK
Analysis
| 5 March 2024
5 March 2024
This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series
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