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Lenggenhager helped develop an experimental concept aimed at recreating out-of-body experiences in healthy subjects as a way to study distorted self-consciousness.

"This way we cross barriers--something [that is] very difficult-- and the students benefit from a different way of doing science, from a broader perspective," says group leader Moya.

"Decision science is moving quickly, and is very open ... to new methods and ideas. You can really challenge things and make contributions," says decision-making scientist Carlos Trujillo.

Although Hébrard advises anyone with a passion in astronomy to go for it, he warns that "keeping your eyes and mind open is a good way to start in such a research field."

Along with some happy feelings, "all [Ph.D. students] experience a kind of a letdown ... about that feeling of this big project not being there anymore," says psychologist Mary McKinney.

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.

Many Spanish trainees have been forced to start their doctorates without financial help.

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.

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

A CIFRE agreement "is a good way of ... doing research and keeping other doors open," says Sylvain Schwartz.

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

A new crowd-funding platform allows grads to raise money by offering backers a share of their success.
 

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.