Endocrine Abstracts

In the present presentation, I will discuss the options open to researchers wishing to pursue a career in academia via the scientific fellowship route. Particular attention will be paid to establishing strong early career foundations, managing expectations, as well as appropriately timing career stage with any application. Finally, the pros and cons of this career track will be highlighted....

I will talk about my own experience pursuing a PhD, postdoctoral research and ultimately an Intermediate Clinician Scientist Fellowship alongside training in Diabetes and Endocrinology with GIM. I will talk about the particular barriers and challenges commonly reported by clinical academics and how universities and funding bodies are working to provide tailored support to help the furious juggle of research, grants, papers, on-calls, clinics and, yes, a home life....

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Within any scientific career there is one constant… change. Moving from PhD through to postdoctoral positions we have to constantly evolve to establish ourselves as independent researchers with our own unique research area and group. Academia poses several challenges for early career scientists including obtaining fellowships in an ever increasingly competitive environment, grant funding running out and short term contracts making it difficult to plan life events. Whilst...

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