Stage
1
2

3

4

5

6

7

CourseLength(hour)

No. of Modules

No. of Lessons

Experiments: From Idea to Design

8.5

4

25

Persuasive Grant Writing

7.5

3

17

Finding Funding Opportunities

3.5

1

8

Managing Research Data to Unlock its Full Potential

10

4

24

Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing

4

2

13

Data Analysis: Conducting and Troubleshooting

5

3

16

Interpreting Scientific Results

3.5

1

12

Writing a Research Paper

4.5

6

59

Writing a Research Paper: 2nd Edition

14.5

5

76

Publishing a Research Paper

5.5

8

74

Writing and Publishing a Review Paper

1.5

1

16

Research Integrity: Publication Ethics

8

3

21

Focus on Peer Review

3.5

4

46

Narrative Tools for Researchers

8.5

3

21

Advancing Your Scientific Presentations

10

4

26

Effective Science Communication

6.5

1

13

Creating successful research posters

4.5

1

11

Getting an Academic Research Position

9

4

32

Networking for Researchers

8

4

23

Introduction to Collaboration

2.5

1

8

Participating in a Collaboration

5

1

8

11.5

3

29

145

67

578

Leading a Collaboration
Total

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Index – Modules and Lessons
NMO Courses & approximate length ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
NMO courses by stages of the research cycle ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Research Cycle Stage: Design Research .................................................................................................................. 4
Experiments: From Idea to Design ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Research Cycle Stage: Secure Funding .................................................................................................................... 5
Persuasive Grant Writing ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Finding Funding Opportunities .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Research Cycle Stage: Experiment and Analyse ...................................................................................................... 6
Managing Research Data to Unlock its Full Potential ................................................................................................................................ 6
Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Data Analysis: Conducting and Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 8Interpreting Scientific Results .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Research Cycle Stage: Write and Publish ............................................................................................................... 10
Scientific Writing and Publishing ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Writing a Research Paper: 2nd Edition ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Writing a Research Paper ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Publishing a Research Paper ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Writing and Publishing a Review Paper ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Research Integrity: Publication Ethics...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Focus on Peer Review .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Research Cycle Stage: Share and Disseminate ...................................................................................................... 20
Effective Science Communication ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Narrative Tools for Researchers............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Advancing Your Scientific Presentations .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Creating Successful Research Posters ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Research Cycle Stage: Develop Your Career ......................................................................................................... 24
Getting an Academic Research Job .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Research Cycle Stage: Work with Others ................................................................................................................ 25
Networking for Researchers .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Effective Collaboration in Research ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Introducing Collaboration ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Participating in a collaboration ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Leading a collaboration..................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Writing a Research Paper – 4.5 hours
Writing a Research Paper: 2nd Edition – 14.5 hours
Publishing a Research Paper – 5.5 hours
Writing and Publishing a Review Paper – 1.5 hours
Research Integrity: Publication Ethics – 8 hours
Focus on Peer Review – 3.5 hours
Experiments: From Idea to Design – 8.5 hours
Persuasive Grant Writing – 7.5 hours
Finding Funding Opportunities – 3.5 hours
Managing Research Data to Unlock its Full Potential – 10 hours
Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing – 4 hours
Data Analysis: Conducting and Troubleshooting – 5 hours
Interpreting Scientific Results – 3.5 hours
Narrative Tools for Researchers – 8.5 hours
Effective Science Communication – 6.5 hours
Creating successful research posters – 4.5 hours
Advancing Your Scientific Presentations – 10 hours
Getting an Academic Research Position – 9 hours
Networking for Researchers – 8 hours
Introduction to Collaboration – 2.5 hours
Participating in a Collaboration – 5 hours
Leading a Collaboration – 11.5 hours

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NMO courses by stages of the research cycle3Research Cycle Stage: Design ResearchExperiments: From Idea to Design
Course details
8.5 hours
4 modules, 25 lessons
10 – 30-minute lessons
Module 1. Foundations of experimental design – 1h30
Welcome to the course
About this course
The scientific method
Robust experimental design advances your field of research
Thoughtful research motivations for impactful experiments
Module summary
Module 2. Developing your motivation, assumptions, and hypotheses – 2hIntroduction
Explore potential research motivations
Select a research motivation that matches you
Refine your research motivations
Identify assumptions, formulate hypotheses, and make predictions
Module summary
Module 3. Assembling your experimental plan – 3hIntroduction
Set up key variables
Plan your replicates, controls, and validations
Select your methods, tools, and techniques
Choose your protocols
Navigate resources, regulations, and data processing
Module summary
Module 4. Utilising your experimental design – 2hIntroduction
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Seek feedback to refine your experimental design
Check your design through preliminary experiments
Share your experimental design
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources● Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/mastering-experimental-design/24025492

Research Cycle Stage: Secure Funding

Persuasive Grant Writing
Course details
7.5 hours
3 modules, 17 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Before starting your grant application – 2h
Welcome to the course
Why are many grant applications not funded?
Why use narrative tools when writing a grant application?
The format of grant application and the purpose of its sections
Module summary
Module 2. Targeting your audience – 2hIntroduction
Why should you understand your funder?
How to research your funder?
Create a message that is relevant to your funderModule summary
Module 3. Creating a narrative – 3h30
Introduction
Support your key message
Select the characters of your grant application
Create a narrative structure within your sections
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Tell your research story throughout the entire application
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/persuasive-grant-writing/20003200

Finding Funding Opportunities
Course details
3.5 hours
1 module, 8 lessons
10 – 30-minute lessons
Module 1. Finding Funding Opportunities – 3h30
Welcome to this course
About this course
Understanding the funding landscape
Identify your circumstances and research needs
Search for funding opportunities
Create your shortlist
Choose the best funding for you
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/interpreting-scientific-results/23924010

Research Cycle Stage: Experiment and Analyse

Managing Research Data to Unlock its Full Potential
Course details
10 hours
4 modules, 24 lessons
15-minute lessons

6Module 1. Welcome and introduction – 2h
Welcome to the course
Key concepts
Why data management matters
Complying with relevant data policies
Module summary
Module 2. Creating and maintaining your Data Management Plan – 1h30
Introduction
Preparing to create a DMP
Creating a DMP
Module summary
Module 3. Managing data in the short and long term – 3h30
Introduction
Storing data for the short termChoosing file formats for data storage
Organising and naming your data files
Collecting rich and comprehensible metadata
Checking the quality of your data
Storing data for the long term
Module summary
Module 3. Sharing your data – 3hIntroduction
What to share, when and with whom?
Setting terms for access and use of your data
How to share your data
Sharing your data in a repository
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/new-courses-for-researchers-2020/18407574

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Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing
Course details
4 hours
2 modules, 13 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1: Introduction to Data Analysis and the importance of planning – 2h
Welcome to the course
Key concepts in data analysis
Why planning data is important
Challenges in data analysis
Challenges in preparing and planning your data analysis
Creating a data analysis plan
Module summary
Module 2: Preparing your data for analysis – 2hIntroduction
Collate your analytic dataset
Quality check your analytic dataset
Preliminary analysis: Explore your data
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/data-analysis-planning-and-preparing/20248988

Data Analysis: Conducting and Troubleshooting
Course details
5 hours
3 modules, 16 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Introduction to Data Analysis – 1h30
Welcome to the course
Key concepts in data analysis
8Why is effective data analysis important?
Challenges in data analysis
Module summary
Module 2. Exploring your data and reviewing your analysis plan – 1h30
Introduction
Explore your data numerically
Explore your data visually
Review your data analysis options and plan
Module summary
Module 3. Analysing your data – 2hIntroduction
Analyse your data and test your hypothesis
Confirm and troubleshoot analyses
Present your findings and express limitations
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/data-analysis-conducting-and-troubleshooting/23091744

Interpreting Scientific Results
Course details
3.5 hours
1 module, 12 lessons
10- 20-minute lessons
Module 1. Interpreting Scientific Results – 3h30
Welcome to this course
About this course
Understand your findings
Identify your key message
Address your research aims
Test your hypothesis
Put your findings into context
9Get constructive feedback from others
What to include in your interpretation
Build your interpretation
Adapt your interpretation
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/interpreting-scientific-results/23091746

Research Cycle Stage: Write and Publish

Scientific Writing and Publishing
Writing a Research Paper: 2nd Edition
Course details
14.5 hours
5 modules, 76 lessons
10- 50-minute lessons
Module 1. Understanding the elements of an effective research paper - 2h
Welcome to the course
About this course
The structure of a research paper
What makes an effective research paper
Overview of the strategies for writing an effective research paper
Narrative tools and research papers – how they work together
Principles of scientific writing style
Key points about the strategies for writing an effective research paper
Module summary
Module 2. Applying narrative tools to your research paper - 3h

Introduction
The key message
The audience
The story arc
Steps to develop your story arc
The evidence
Module summary
10Module 3. Using the principles of scientific writing style for your research paper - 2h

Introduction
Introduction to informative writing
Pitfalls that can undermine the informativeness of your research paper
Master the basics of informative writing
Take informative writing to the next level
Apply the key points of informative writing to your research paper
Introduction to concise writing
Pitfalls that can undermine the conciseness of your research paper
Master the basics of concise writing
Take concise writing to the next level
Apply the key points of concise writing to your research paper
Introduction to well-structured writing
Pitfalls that can undermine the structure of your research paper
Master the basics of well-structured writing
Take well-structured writing to the next level
Key takeaways for ensuring well-structured writing
Introduction to engaging writing
Pitfalls that can undermine the engaging of your research paper
Master the basics of engaging writing
Take engaging writing to the next level
Key takeaways for writing engagingly
Module summary
Module 4. Writing your research paper section by section - 5h30

Introduction
Tools to help you plan and write the sections of your paper
The purpose of the methods section
What to include in the methods section
How to structure the methods section
The specific writing style of the methods section
Common pitfalls in the methods section
Key points about writing the methods section
The purpose of the results section
What to include in the results section
How to structure the results section
The specific writing style of the results section
Common pitfalls in the results section
Key points about writing the results section
The purpose of the discussion section
What to include in the discussion section
How to structure the discussion section
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The specific writing style of the discussion section
Common pitfalls in the discussion section
Key points about writing the discussion section
The purpose of the conclusion section
How to structure the conclusion section
The specific writing style of the conclusion section
Common pitfalls in the conclusion section
Key points about writing the conclusion section
The purpose of the introduction section
What to include in the introduction section
How to structure the introduction section
The specific writing style of the introduction section
Common pitfalls in the introduction section
Key points about writing the introduction section
Module summary
Module 5. Finalising your research paper for submission - 2h
Introduction
Assemble an appealing title
Compose an effective abstract
Revise your paper before submission
Module summary
Course summary

Additional resources:
Video: Why should researchers take this course on Writing a Research Paper?

Writing a Research Paper
Course details
4.5 hours
6 modules, 59 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. What makes a great paper? – 0h50
Welcome to the course
Why publish your research?
Starting to write and using storytelling to craft your paper
What do editors look for in a great paper?
There is no magic formula to writing a paper
Editor’s favourite papers
12Frequently asked questions
Module summary
Module 2. Elements of writing style – 0h25
THE ABC of effective writing
Common issue in writing style
Knowledge check: Effective writing
Building a paragraphFrequently asked questions
Module summary
Module 3. Titles and abstracts – 0h40
How to reach your audience
The value in crafting a great title
How to write effective titles
Things to avoid in titles
Knowledge check: Identify an effective title (life sciences example)
Knowledge check: Identify an effective title (physical sciences example)
Choosing keywords for your paper
How to write an abstract
Things to avoid in abstracts
Knowledge check: Improve an abstract
Module summary
Module 4. From introduction to conclusion – 0h40
Writing a paper: The big picture
Writing the introduction
Writing the methods section
Writing the results section
Data deposition
Writing the discussion section
Writing the combined results and discussion section
Writing the conclusion
Things to avoid: Overhyping your work
Knowledge check: Write a paragraph!
Frequently asked questions
Module summary13

Module 5. Data management – 0h50
Managing data
Risks of data mismanagement
Creating a data management plan
The importance of sharing data
Meaningful metadata
Sharing data
Poll: How do you access and share data?
The rise of data journals
Knowledge check: Data ownership
Frequently asked questions
Module summary
Module 6. Data presentation – 0h55
Principles of data presentation
Determine your main message
Find the best format for your data
Knowledge check: Box plot or bar chart?
Organize your data
Choose a representative image
Visual clarity
Use colour wisely
Frequently asked question
Module summary
Course summary

Publishing a Research Paper
Course details
5.5 hours
8 modules, 74 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Authorship and authors’ responsibilities – 0h40
Welcome to the course
Principles of authorship
Author contributions
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Authorship in collaborative teams and consortia
Knowledge check: Describe authorship
Knowledge check: Who should be an author?
Authorship disputes
Author identity and researcher identifiers
How to start a conversation on authorship
An editor's experience: Honorary authors
Frequently asked questions
Module summary
Module 2. Selecting a journal for publication – 0h35
Poll: Your criteria for selecting a journal
Key considerations for selecting a journal
Why and where to publish?
Publishing in open access journals
Avoiding predatory journals
Case study: Bohannon’s sting
Frequently asked question
Module summary
Module 3. Submitting your paper – 0h30
Submitting your manuscript
Presubmission enquiries at scientific journals
Scientific cover letters
An editor's experience: The submission process
What constitutes a conflict of interest?
Knowledge check: Conflicts of interest
Knowledge check: Competing interests
Frequently asked question
Module summary
Module 4. Understanding peer review – 1h05
A brief history of peer review
Types of peer review
The benefits and limitations of peer review
How editors select referees
When to accept or decline an offer to peer review
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An editor's experience: Being a first-time peer reviewer
What makes a great peer review report?
How to think like a peer reviewer when you read a paper
How editors assess referee reports
Rewards for referees
Frequently asked questions
Module summary
Module 5. Journal decisions – 1hTypes of editorial decisions after peer review
Common reasons for rejection at scientific journals
Knowledge check: Editorial decisions
How to respond to peer review comments
Making an appeal
The dos and don'ts of appealing
What happens after acceptance at Nature Research journals?
Post-publication criticism
Module summary
Module 6. The editorial process – 0h15
Different editorial processes
The editorial process at top-tier journals
Knowledge check: What do editors look for?
Publishing a paper is a team effort
Frequently asked questions
Module summary
Module 7. Measuring impact – 0h40
An introduction to research metrics
Article-level metrics
Researcher-level metrics
Focus on the h-index
Institutional-level metrics
Knowledge check: Metrics
Module summary
Module 8. Plagiarism and other ethical issues – 0h45
16Why some researchers behave unethicallyDefining plagiarism and tools to detect it
Knowledge check: Using copyright-protected material
Focus on duplicate submissions
Inappropriate citations
A case study of misconduct
Poll: Misconduct - what would you do?
Post-publication corrections
Retractions
Module summary
Course summary

Writing and Publishing a Review Paper
Course details
1.5 hours
1 module, 16 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Writing and publishing a review paper – 1h30
Welcome to the course
What is a review paper?
What makes a great review?
Editors’ favourite Nature Reviews papers
Dos and don'ts for a good review
Commissioned and unsolicited reviews
How to write the outline of a review paper
The structure of a review paper
Selecting the primary literature for your review paper
Refereeing review papers
The editorial process at Nature Reviews journals
Nature Reviews Disease Primers
An editor's experience: Submitting a review
Reflection: Remember an inspiring review
Frequently asked questions
Course summary
Additional resources17

Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/make-the-most-of-the-scientific-writing-and-publishingcourse/16568290

Research Integrity: Publication Ethics
Course details
8 hours of learning
3 modules, 21 lessons
10–40-minute lessons
Module 1. Preparing to publish with integrity – 1h30
Welcome to this course
About this course
Identify a reputable journal
Publish with integrity
Module summary
Module 2. Publication ethics during manuscript preparation – 4h45
Introduction
Publish with transparency
Uphold image integrity
Ensure data integrity and availability
Reuse materials with relevant permissions
Reuse materials appropriately
Ensure accurate citations and avoid plagiarism
Consider your author list
Confirm your research declarations
Verify your publication declarations
Module summary
Module 3. Publication ethics after submission – 1h45
Introduction
Navigating manuscript revisions
Handle post-publication issues
Module summary
Course summary18

Additional resources
Video: coming soon

Focus on Peer Review
Course details
3.5 hours
4 parts, 46 lessons
10-minute lessons
Module 1. Your role as peer reviewer – 0h40
The peer review process
The importance of peer review
The benefits of being a peer reviewer
Peer reviewer's responsibilities
The reasons why I peer review
Deciding whether to peer review a paper
Experiences of peer review
Routes to becoming a peer reviewer
Module summary and next steps
Useful links and further reading
Module 2. The peer review report – 1h10
What do you think of this report?
Preparing to review
Review strategies
First impressions of the paper
How I approach peer review
The review: Titles, abstracts & introductions
The review: Methods
The review: Results and discussion
The tone of your report
The structure of your report
Major and minor points in a review paper
Writing a summary for a peer review report
Common problems during peer review
Frequently asked questions
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Module summary and next steps
Useful links and further reading
Module 3. Ethics in peer review – 0h50
Which of these actions is ethically questionable?
Peer review ethics
Conflicts of interest in peer review
Intellectual theft and plagiarism in peer review
Implicit bias in peer review
Confidentiality in peer review
Why peer review gets a bad press
Knowledge check: Potential issues when peer reviewing
Module summary and next steps
Useful links and further reading
Module 4. Variations and innovations in peer review – 0h50
Types of peer review
Registered reports
Different journals' requirements
Variations in peer review practices
Knowledge check: Reviewing large data sets
Peer reviewing a review paper
Innovative approaches to peer review
Peer review: Where next?
Module summary and next steps
Useful links and further reading

Research Cycle Stage: Share and Disseminate

Effective Science Communication
Course details
6.5 hours
1 module, 13 lessons
10–30-minute lessons
Module 1. Effective Science Communication - 6h30
20

Welcome to the course
About this course
Set your communication goals
Understand your audience
Reach your audience
Identify your key message
Build on your key message to create a story
Apply strategies to communicate science to non-specialists
Write about your researchPresent your researchCommunicate your research on social media
Discuss your research in a media interview
Course summary
Additional resources
Videos: Why is science communication important? // Why should you take this course? // Why should
researchers take this course?

Narrative Tools for Researchers
Course details
8.5 hours
3 modules, 21 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Why use a story? – 2h
Welcome to the course
Why use narrative tools to communicate your research?
How can stories advance your research and career?
Why are stories powerful?
What makes a story?
Module summary
Module 2. Building your story – 4hIntroduction
Identify your key message
Back up your key message
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Choose a structure for your story
Build your characters
Help the audience along
Put the pieces together
Module summary
Module 3. Refining your story – 2h30
Introduction
Understand your audience
Adapt to your audience
Plan for constraints
Edit your story
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/narrative-tools-for-researchers/18760532

Advancing Your Scientific Presentations
Course details
10 hours
4 modules, 26 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1: Overcoming your research presentation challenges – 2h
Welcome to the course
Identify the benefits of giving effective presentations
Tailoring to your audience can focus your presentation
Use narratives tools to communicate your research story
Module summary
Module 2: Developing the story behind your talk – 2h30
Introduction
Identify your key message
Select the evidence to support your key message
Identify your characters
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Choose and use a narrative structure
Bring the elements of your story together
Module summary
Module 3: Building an engaging slide deck – 2h30
Introduction
Create the outline of your slide deckSet up your slide deck
Craft your components: Pitfalls, principles, and text
Craft your components: Visual and interactive elements
Refine and review your slide deck
Module summary
Module 4: Preparing and navigating your talk – 3hIntroduction
Prepare the practicalities of your talkPrepare and rehearse your talkPrepare for Q&A
Prepare for the unknown
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/narrative-tools-for-researchers/20183138

Creating Successful Research Posters
Course details
4.5 hours
1 module, 11 lessons
10 – 35-minute lessons
Moule 1. Creating successful research posters - 4.5h
Welcome to the course
About this course
What makes a great poster?
Identify your goal and audience23Select your key message and supporting material
Structure your poster, conversation and handout
Prepare the text for your poster
Decide on the layout of your poster
Design and format your poster
Prepare your conversation and handout
Course summary
Additional resources
Videos: Why should researchers take this course? // Why should you take this course? // Why are research
posters important?

Research Cycle Stage: Develop Your Career

Getting an Academic Research Job
Course details
9 hours
4 modules, 32 lessons
10 – 30-minute lessons
Module 1. Exploring your values, interests, skills, and career goals – 2h
Welcome to this course
About this course
The importance of self-reflection
Establish your values
Examine your interests
Identify your skills
Consider your personal and practical priorities
Set your goals
Module summary
Module 2. Finding a research position – 2hIntroduction
Build your professional profile
Find postdoc and faculty opportunities
Understand the role and requirements
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Choose which opportunities to apply to
Module summary
Module 3. Applying for a research position – 2h30
Introduction
Prepare for the application process
Compile your CV
Write and format your CV
Prepare your academic cover letter
Prepare supplementary materials
Apply for the position
After the application
Module summary
Module 4. Excelling at the interview – 2h30
Introduction
Interview preparation: Logistics and questions
Interview preparation: Presentations and meetings
Attending the interview
After the interview
Handling an offer
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Videos: Why should researchers take this course? // Why should you take this course?

Research Cycle Stage: Work with Others

Networking for Researchers
Course details
8 hours
4 modules, 23 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Why Network? – 2h25

Welcome to the course
Networking challenges and conversations
Why network
Networking opportunities
Module summary
Module 2. Getting ready to network – 2hIntroduction
Articulate your professional identity
Build your online presence
Do your researchPrepare your pitch and your questions
Module summary
Module 3. Connect with networking contacts - in person and online – 2h30
Introduction
Reaching out to a new contact
Crafting your communications for maximum effectMeeting in person
Meeting online
Making the most out of chance encounters
Module summary
Module 4. Nurturing and harnessing the power of your network – 1h30
Introduction
Harness the immediate power of your network
Nurture your network for the future
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/networking-for-researchers/20006428

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Effective Collaboration in Research
Introducing Collaboration
Course details
2.5 hours
1 module, 8 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Introducing Collaboration – 2h30
Welcome to the course
About this course
The rise of collaborations
Different types of collaboration
Benefits and challenges of collaboration
Working with industry
Use collaborations to reach your goals
Course summary

Participating in a collaboration
Course details
5 hours
1 module, 8 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Participating in a collaboration – 5h
Welcome to the course
About this course
Keeping the project on track
Working in a new research teamTools to collaborate
Leveraging your collaborative experience
Troubleshooting tips for new collaborators
Course summary27

Leading a collaboration
Course details
11.5 hours
3 module, 29 lessons
15-minute lessons
Module 1. Initiating and leading a collaboration – 5h
Welcome to the course
About this course
Do you need a collaboration?
How to choose your collaborators
How to approach potential collaborators
Effective leadership for collaborations
Setting up a collaboration framework
Establishing a code of conduct
Creating the project schedule
Planning your resources
Legislation, guidelines, and policies
Funding for collaborations
Module summary
Module 2. Running and troubleshooting a collaboration – 2h30
RUNNING A COLLABORATION:
Maintaining engagement
Keeping the project on track
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CHALLENGES:Interpersonal and personnel issues
Ethical issues
Funding and resources
Module summary
Module 3. Outputs and next steps – 4hDefining 'outputs', 'value' and 'impact'
Collaborative research outputs
Publishing your results: authorship and writing
Publishing your results: submission and review
The value of research outputs
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Assessing and communicating impact
Ending a collaboration
Next steps
Module summary
Course summary
Additional resources
Blog post: https://masterclasses.nature.com/how-good-leaders-manage-collaborations/17650242

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