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• How to foster a culture of open science in research labs?

  

  The evolving purpose of research publications has shifted from information sharing to being used as research assessment tools. In today’s world, there are challenges in reproducing research findings, which calls for robust research documentation and data sharing. This article highlights the importance of open lab environments and institute-level strategies to enhance research reproducibility.

  Posted on Sep 25, 2023 in Personal Experience, Advice & Networking and Collaboration

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• Making a case for an Indian SciComm conference: Reflections from PCST 2023

  

  The article discusses the growing momentum of science communication (SciComm) in India and the need for further development in the field. Siddharth draws insights from his experiences at the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) 2023 conference in Rotterdam, emphasising the importance of dedicated SciComm conferences as ways to enhance the practice, foster collaboration, and address challenges faced by the Indian SciComm community.

  Posted on Jul 10, 2023 in Career Development, Personal Experience & Science communication

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• Stories from the community: Australia India Research Students Fellowship

  

  In this eleventh article, as part of community voices for our international Grants Awareness Program (iGAP), Priyanka Sharma shares her experiences, some tips, and the process of applying for a successful Australia India Research Student (AIRS) Fellowship. Priyanka is an AIRS Fellow for 2023 at the Australian Institute of Bioengineering & Nanotechnology (AIBN), Australia.

  Posted on Jun 12, 2023 in Funding, Personal Experience & Networking and Collaboration

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• 10 Women, 10 Questions: Uttara Chakraborty

  

  Uttara Chakraborty, an Assistant Professor at Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), Bangalore, is the recipient of the SRL Emerging Leader (2018-2023) award from The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC), United States. In this interview, Uttara shares her unconventional career journey and discusses the concept of Shared Resource Lab/Laboratory (SRL).

  Posted on Jun 05, 2023

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• Stories from the community: Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship

  

  In this tenth article as part of community voices for our international Grants Awareness Program (iGAP), Chandrika Konwar shares her experience, some to-dos, and tips for a successful Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research (FNDR) Fellowship application. Chandrika is a Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Research Fellow at California Institute of Technology.

  Posted on May 22, 2023 in Career Development, Funding & Advice

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• HFSP: Helping researchers make bold career moves

  

  In this article, part of community voices for our international grants awareness program (iGAP), Anjana and Garima share how the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) played an instrumental role in helping them make bold career moves and transform their research careers.

  Posted on May 15, 2023 in Career Development, Funding & Advice

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• From proteins and pathways to policy: A conversation with Vid Nukala

  

  In this conversation, Vid Nukala, Senior Community Engagement Officer and Head - Government Relations, Global Activities at EMBO, Heidelberg, discusses the interplay between science and policy, the key actors and issues in science policy, and how researchers can get involved in science policy.

  Posted on May 08, 2023 in Career Development, Policy & Personal Experience

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