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Nature Masterclasses Learning Resources

Professional development training to build skills, confidence and careers in research

Nature Masterclasses are on-demand resources that share techniques and strategies to help you develop or refine your skills and confidence across a range of essential research activities, including:

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  • publishing
  • networking
  • data analysis
  • experiment design
  • securing funding
  • scientific writing
  • peer review
  • research collaboration
  • career development
  • and more…

Nature Masterclasses online courses are specifically designed to be used on your schedule and at your rhythm. They are bite-sized (most lessons are 20 minutes or shorter), so you can dip in and out during natural gaps in your work. Researchers can choose their own learning path — whether that is working through a course in order or choosing individual modules to complete.

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An Introduction to Nature Masterclasses

This three-minute video offers a concise overview of Nature Masterclasses.

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How to Access Nature Masterclasses

Anyone with an IU login is eligible to access the Nature Masterclasses.

Register by selecting Indiana University from the list of organizations and use your CAS single sign-on institutional login.

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New on-demand training: Choosing the Best Journal for Your Paper

Choosing the right journal is a critical, but often difficult, step in the publishing process. Selecting an appropriate journal increases the chances of acceptance, ensures research reaches the right audience, and ultimately maximizes its impact. This new course, Choosing the Best Journal for Your Paper was designed to meet that challenge. It introduces key topics such as publishing models and costs, includes real-life case studies and hands-on activities, and breaks content into short, flexible lessons (10–15 minutes each) that easily fit into busy schedules.

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