Support for Scientists

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Grants and Funding

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Grants and Funding

What do grant reviewers really look for in a funding application? How can you make your proposal stand out from the crowd? The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Grants and Funding is packed with expert advice to help you submit an outstanding application for life science funding.

Round-Up & Top Ten Q&A Highlights from #LabLifeCon22

Round-Up & Top Ten Q&A Highlights from #LabLifeCon22

The inaugural Hello Bio LabLife Conference took place online last month and was a truly inspiring event! Read our round-up of the fantastic talks and panel discussions, plus our top ten highlights from the audience Q&A sessions…

10 Tips for Balancing Parenthood on the Path to Your PhD

10 Tips for Balancing Parenthood on the Path to Your PhD

Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, so how do graduate students balance the challenges of parenthood with the demands of a PhD? Laura Geben of Vanderbilt University, USA, shares her 10 top tips for not just surviving, but thriving as a trainee-parent.

Chaperone supports the Hello Bio Early Career Scientist Grant initiative

Chaperone supports the Hello Bio Early Career Scientist Grant initiative

We’re delighted to announce that we’re joining forces with the fantastic team at Chaperone to offer even more support for early career life scientists! In addition to our monthly $500 Early Career Scientist Grant award package, future winners will also benefit from waived admin fees for career development sessions from Chaperone!

How To Excel In Your Doctoral Viva (Dissertation Defense)

How To Excel In Your Doctoral Viva (Dissertation Defense)

It’s normal to feel nervous about defending your PhD thesis, but there’s a lot you can do to make the experience less stressful. In this guest article, Dr Stacey Bedwell of King’s College London shares some top viva tips from her forthcoming book, ‘How to Excel in Your Doctoral Viva’.

The Art of Writing Scientific Papers - Resources for Researchers

The Art of Writing Scientific Papers - Resources for Researchers

Getting your paper published is still an important part of research life, but how to distil all of the knowlege you've gained in the lab into a few thousand words, clearly communicated, in a defined format, yet still be a compelling read, can seem like a big ask. With contributions from scientists from around the world, these resources are here to help!

Meet the Hello Bio LabLife Conference 2022 Guest Speakers

Meet the Hello Bio LabLife Conference 2022 Guest Speakers

We are delighted to confirm the full line-up of guest speakers, panellists and chairs for the inaugural Hello Bio LabLife Conference! Read all about our fantastic event contributors and find out a little more about what you can expect from each of them!

Registration is now OPEN for our inaugural LabLife Conference!

Registration is now OPEN for our inaugural LabLife Conference!

We’re delighted to announce that the inaugural Hello Bio LabLife Conference will take place on 30th June 2022! Find out more about this exciting new virtual event for early career scientists, and register for your free ticket today!

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Examining Your First Dissertation Defense

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Examining Your First Dissertation Defense

Sitting on your first dissertation defense (or viva) panel is a big responsibility and you’ll want to make sure things go as smoothly as possible for all involved. That’s why we’ve gathered some top tips from seasoned examiners to make sure your first experience on a defense panel is a positive one.

How to Successfully Collaborate with a Computational Neuroscientist

How to Successfully Collaborate with a Computational Neuroscientist

Collaborating with theoretical computational scientists can help wet lab groups get more out of their data - but fostering the relationship is key to its success. Here Kanaka Rajan, award-winning neuroscientist and Assistant Professor at the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, shares four core principles to help promote a more productive collaboration with computational scientists.