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"I felt that it was time to return, now that Portugal was changing and giving us much better conditions, [and] that we should contribute to the development of the country," says Bruno Silva-Santos.

His cultural identity has not caused any real hardships or put any of his professional goals out of reach, Bounceur feels.

The fate of Ramón y Cajal researchers very much depends on their postcode, says National Association of Ramón y Cajal Researchers Secretary Alex Mira Obrador.

The enthusiasm of French postdocs to return home is often unmatched by the country's apparent lack of keenness to have them back.

"[Schürmann] asked very important questions concerning the feasibility of the project, but did not do so sceptically, which indicated to me that ... he was already preparing to take on the challenge," says director of the Blue Brain Project Henry Markram.

"I was offered the two [jobs] because, I think, I gained a lot in maturity; it is what they look for when they say 'you have to go abroad'," says Khodri.

The benefits of public engagement justify the effort required to develop the necessary skills.

Science Careers talks to three young investigators who contributed to this year's monumental discovery.

New group leaders need to learn how to manage people, projects, finances, and more.

Setting up successful international collaborations is about leveling the field, especially when working with partners in developing countries.

At the AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston on Thursday, Mark Frankel, the Director of the Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights, and Law Program at AAAS, made a case for scientists to think more deeply about their social responsibilities.

One of the last sessions at the 2013 AAAS Annual Meeting looked at transformative research and the factors that facilitate it—or don't.

In Vienna, Eastern and central European scientists gathered to network and learn how to be more competitive for ERC grants.

Scientists with an ability to work across fields can find exciting opportunities in biomaterials.

Fátima Al-Shahrour is working to interpret the genome to help select more effective drugs for cancer patients.

Science Careers looks at the pros and cons for young scientists to take part in interactive peer review processes both as authors and reviewers.
 

A more interactive peer-review process can help authors build recognition, increase their impact, and win priority for their scientific work.