Nature Masterclasses

The FAS and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research have purchased a subscription to Nature Masterclasses, an online platform that offers courses and modules for all career stages.(Please note: To access the Nature Masterclasses, click on the register icon on the top right of that page, find your institution on the following page, complete the form, read the privacy policy, click on register, and then sign on using your HarvardKey.)

The courses include the following:

• Scientific Writing and Publishing
• Effective Collaboration in Research
• Managing Research Data to Unlock its Full Potential
• Narrative Tools for Researchers
• Focus On Peer Review
• Persuasive Grant Writing
• Networking for Researchers
• Advancing Your Scientific Presentations
• Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing
• Data Analysis: Conducting and Troubleshooting
• Interpreting Scientific Results
• Finding Funding Opportunities
• Experiments: From Idea to Design

Additional External Resources

• Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty – Free online resource including chapters on writing recommendation letters, effective mentoring, time management, project management, and more.
• Elsevier Publishing Campus. Offers advice on multiple fronts, including how to boost your publishing skills, how to promote yourself, how to network, and how to plan your academic career.
• Charting a Course for a Successful Research Career. A guide for Early Career Researchers by Alan M. Johnson, Emeritus Professor