Archive - The Candid Mentor

Why keeping an eye on group leaders is important

If you haven’t entered the small world of academic researchers yet, you haven’t realized how important networking is.

Oct 5 • Vidhi

September 2025

The PhD program I got rejected from, but you should apply anyway

Not to brag, but I have a pretty decent track record as a researcher, with scholarships and grants which add to my CV.

Sep 21 • Vidhi

This list of opportunities is annoyingly long

September is the peak month for applications in autumn.

Sep 14 • Vidhi

15 Opportunities, a webinar hack, and boredom

The Candid Mentor is here!

Sep 7 • Vidhi

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