How Nature Masterclasses on-demand training benefits researchers

How could hearing from leading editors and world-class experts change how researchers write, publish, and share their research? Because publication is about connecting with the global scientific community, just as much as it is about sharing findings. Nature Masterclasses, developed with and taught by Nature Portfolio editors and other experts, give researchers the guidance and strategies for every phase of their research. From the best ways to structure their manuscripts, to how to navigate the publishing process, to developing their careers. Researchers will learn from the best teachers in the world, offered on demand, so researchers can learn at their own pace. These courses from Nature Masterclasses will guide them through the entire research cycle, from experiment design, networking, to grant applications, to career advancement. And researchers are rewarded with a certificate for every successfully completed course. I was really delighted to be asked to take part in Nature Masterclasses on demand. It gave me an opportunity to share my experience, my many years of experience, first as a researcher, and then as an editor. The key benefits of on-demand training are accessibility to the training materials, regardless of where you are in the world, and the time you have. And second, the accessibility to the experts themselves. They may have a different background, different ways of teaching, different expertise, that all matters, and you may pick the one you like best. The structure of the Nature Masterclasses means that people can digest the modules bit by bit, or in its entirety, depending on the pace that suits them. The fact that it's online, on demand, also means that they can access the courses anytime they want to, around a really busy researcher's schedule. I think what sets Nature Masterclasses apart is they're run by full-time professional editors who all have a PhD and a research background. And we feel passionate about the communication and presentation of science, but because of our background, we see it from both sides, both from a researcher and from the importance of the communication of science. We know that researchers are very busy, so we want to make sure that the essential information is conveyed to them in the quickest, easiest, most efficient way. — The different things that we use include video interviews with researchers or experts to talk about real-world examples. We use graphics, we use learning activities, sometimes just reading text is the best possible way to get the information across as well. It doesn't matter where you are in your career, or which discipline you come from. At Springer Nature, our core values reflect that we care about accessibility. That means also inclusion, diversity, and equity. And we design our training materials to reflect that. It's at the core of what we do. Wherever you are in your career, Nature Masterclasses will give you the knowledge to get to the next level. See more at nature. com/masterclasses. Learn more today.