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Because your career may depend on the outcome of these applications, it's a good idea to learn the details of the process.

The culmination of the Ph.D. is supposed to be the creation of an independent and self-sufficient scientist who can continue to contribute to the scientific enterprise.

An important part of all the universities' preparations is getting their research faculty ready for the change.

"I think it becomes more difficult [to cheat] when the student knows what the professor knows and the professor knows what the student knows." --Adil Shamoo

"There is no doubt that having these kinds of unique tools available and having the strong multidisciplinary environment that allows for interaction gives us a lot of advantage to better understand science," says Jeff Blackmon, physics division, ORNL.

The cost of accepting a dead-end job, or working for a bad boss or an employer that isn't going anywhere, can be enormous.

He knew his invention would not have the impact it could have unless he led its introduction into the commercial market.

"Those who succeed are well-grounded people who have seen success and believe they can do it too. They are not the type of people who worry too much or are easily intimidated," says Virginia Tech professor Michael Hochella.

Being the best in the world holds little meaning if it is with respect to an infinitesimal niche of science that only you inhabit.

When it comes to accepting electronic applications, the agency is in no hurry to leave the FastLane.

"Companies play favorites. You're either one of the favored few, or you're an orphan stepchild, all depending upon where in the company you work."

The old GrantsNet funding database is getting some new content and features.

You increase the chances of your paper being accepted if you make the assumption that the reviewers are offering their suggestions as constructive criticism.

Writing well comes from writing a lot, so get comfy with your computer.

It was like being a first-year graduate student and having long, one-on-one meetings with Harold Varmus, Francis Crick, and Craig Venter.

Very few of the factors that will make you successful are out of your hands.

"It's on-the-ground, in-depth research with a very qualitative component." --Olivia Salcido

"Generally, I find that people are attracted to enthusiasm if it's unfettered and for the right reasons," says Hendrik Poinar, director of McMaster University's Ancient DNA Laboratory.