Analyzing 109 studies, they found interventions primarily targeted faculty (45.6%) while overlooking postdoctoral scholars and underrepresented groups—a notable gap given mentorship’s role in fostering retention and success for these populations.
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The study evaluates the Immersion Program to Advance Career Training (ImPACT), a doctoral-level internship program at the University of North Carolina designed to enhance trainees’ skill development and expertise in their areas of interest.
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This article analyzes the career outcomes of 781 neuroscience PhD graduates who have applied for or been appointed to NINDS grants, considering factors such as career interests, training experiences, personal values, and social identity. It provides specific statistics on how career interests change over the course of a PhD, revealing an interesting trend: while academia is initially considered the default path, interests diverge over time due to factors such as financial considerations and personal values.
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This study examines the employability of PhD graduates transitioning from academia to industry, addressing the mismatch between graduates’ academic training and industry expectations. By synthesizing literature, it explores perspectives from three key stakeholders: industry employers, PhD graduates working in industry, and PhD students, identifying the skills deemed essential for industry success.
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This manuscript offers a deep and nuanced perspective on both the challenges and rewards of pursuing an academic research career, based on the lived experiences of 994 postdoctoral individuals. The strength lies in the study’s qualitative methodology, which captures the diversity and complexity of postdoc insights, producing a rich thematic analysis.
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The article provides an informative overview of academia by clearly delineating the heterogeneity in academic positions, providing advice for choosing a faculty job, and clarifying institutional expectations for tenure assessment. The authors offer a holistic view unbounded by research discipline of academic success by discussing practical steps towards achieving professional happiness, impact, and longevity within a faculty job.
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The study presents a longitudinal analysis of a cohort comprising Biomedical Science Ph.D. candidates who completed their studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, between 1997 and 2021.
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