Topic: researchers

Armin Tavakoli discusses the growing ability of commercial AI models to contribute to scientific discovery with limited human involvement. The talk surveys current capabilities and examines their consequences for academia, organizing the discussion around grants and recruitment, scientific practice itself, and university education. It proposes possible responses and invites a wider discussion of how institutions and researchers should address these challenges. Hybrid seminar in the Rydberg Lecture Hall, Department of Physics, Professorsgatan 1B, Lund, Sweden, with public Zoom attendance. Coff

Develop public engagement with STFC-supported science, including activities for new audiences and stronger links between researchers and communities. Projects run for 12–36 months and must begin between 1 June and 1 September 2027. Every application must include an expert in the relevant STFC science area. Applications close at 16:00 UK time.

Partnerships between researchers, policymakers, managers and service providers to turn research evidence into Australian health policy, service delivery and practice. Projects should answer practical questions relevant to the priorities of government, communities and health professionals. New applicants must submit minimum data by 5:00 pm ACT local time on 2026-10-28; this earlier mandatory milestone is the listing deadline. Complete applications close at 5:00 pm ACT local time on 2026-11-11. Apply through the eligible administering organisation using Sapphire. Full guidelines require GrantCon

Rolling support for researchers building an independent junior group and pursuing a chemistry professorship in Germany. The project must move beyond the doctoral research environment, with a new institution and research group.

Rolling funding for researchers already qualified for a professorship who are preparing for a senior academic appointment. The programme supports all disciplines through a position, professorship, clinical substitute position or fellowship.

Industry recruiters and hiring managers share practical advice on preparing for non-academic interviews, followed by a live question-and-answer session for researchers exploring careers beyond academia.

Wellcome Early-Career Awards enable researchers to develop an independent research identity through innovative projects that advance understanding of life, health and wellbeing. The November 2026 round takes applications through the Wellcome Funding platform.

Håkon Dahle discusses observations from the James Webb Space Telescope and what researchers have learned from them. Conversation in Norwegian.

Moustapha Fall discusses the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal, mathematical outreach and challenges facing researchers in sub-Saharan Africa. The conversation considers developing mathematical talent, international scientific collaboration and research integrity, including efforts to address fraudulent publishing.

Mazviita Chirimuuta and Terrence Sejnowski discuss how researchers choose appropriate simplifications when constructing explanations of brain function.

Gaute Einevoll reflects on scientific practice, trust in research and the relationship between researchers and society. Solo episode in Norwegian.