Course recommendations for postdoctoral researchers

On-demand courses recommended for postdoctoral researchers

Professional training can provide you with the skills and expertise to take the next steps in your career and advance with confidence. We have selected the courses that are most relevant for postdoctoral researchers to support your learning needs. 

Whether you are applying for funding, refining your publishing strategy, or honing your leadership skills, our training courses offer practical tools to help you succeed. 

Find the courses we recommend for postdoctoral researchers at each stage of the research cycle, or browse the full course catalogue

Secure funding

Persuasive Grant Writing

Increase your chances of securing funding by crafting persuasive and well-structured grant proposals.

Finding Funding Opportunities

Identify funding opportunities that align with your career stage and develop strategies for successful applications.

Experiment and analyse

Interpreting Scientific Results

Interpret research findings with confidence, even when results are unexpected and support others in doing the same. 

Write and publish

Writing a Research Paper: 2nd edition

Write clear and compelling research papers with techniques for structuring manuscripts and strengthening your arguments.

Publishing a Research Paper: 2nd Edition

Learn how to navigate the editorial process with confidence to publish your research more effectively.

Writing and Publishing a Review Paper: 2nd Edition

Learn tips on conducting effective literature syntheses and writing review papers.

Focus on Peer Review

Apply best practises in peer review to effectively evaluate research and contribute to your academic community.

Research Integrity: Publication Ethics

Understand the principles of research integrity and responsible authorship to ensure you uphold publication ethics.

Share and disseminate

Advancing your Scientific Presentations

Create a clear narrative around your research and present with confidence to deliver effective presentations.

Effective Science Communication

Communicate your research in an accurate and engaging way to share your findings with both academic and non-academic audiences. 

Maximising the Impact of Your Paper

Track and improve your paper’s visibility for increased citations, collaborations and funding opportunities.

Narrative Tools for Researchers

Develop storytelling techniques to make your research papers, presentations and proposals more engaging.

Develop your career

Getting an Academic Research Position

Find the right career opportunities, tailor applications, prepare for interviews and evaluate your offers.

Work with others

Networking for Researchers

Grow your professional network with tips on how to build connections with peers, both online and in person.

Participating in a Collaboration

Contribute your skills and expertise to collaborative projects, to become an effective and valuable member of the team.

Leading a Collaboration

Lead confidently with guidance on how to initiate, manage and complete collaborative research projects.

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