So, You Want a Ph.D.?

Inga Chira, PhD, CFP®

Getting a PhD is a long and hard process. Here are some thoughts I have shared with people who are planning to get into it.

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Mensches, Mentors and Badasses: My Science Valentines

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

  Thank you, Hallmark, for your made up soul-crushing holiday that brings tears to middle school kids and single squirrels everywhere. On behalf of scientists,  I hereby reclaim your crappy …

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Love It? Share It!

The Edge for Scholars

The Edge is your source for candid insights about life in research. Show us some love and help get the message out. We strategize about how to do great science, …

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Reflecting on the Values I was Raised With

Allison Mayle, PhD

In the past week or so, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how I was “taught” to be a woman in our society, and how that relates to being …

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Connecting with The Edge

The Edge for Scholars

We want to connect with you where you are. Find your place on The Edge at Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Why Am I Talking?

Motivated Mentor

Flashbacks to faculty gaffs from unfiltered comments. Use the "Why Am I Talking" (WAIT) Plan to be heard in the right ways at the right times.

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Watch the Front Lines

David Calkins, PhD

Delegation is important; but make sure to remain engaged.

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Staying on My Good Side

Cranky Reviewer

Don’t be the person study section remembers for prior gaffes. Even if only some members are put off by a concern it can hurt your grant score.

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A Peek Inside Study Section: The Riff Raff Edition

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

The first of a multipart series on ad hoc'ing for my first R-award study section. I shook off some nerves and, gasp!, had fun.

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Tools for Team Manuscript Preparation When the Data are In Hand

Liana Bruce, PhD

Here’s a map to get your best work out the door efficiently. It’s never too soon to plan the journey to a completed manuscript.

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