grant writing

Sarah McLusky of the Research Adjacent Podcast

Welcome to a special collaborative episode of “Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD” featuring Sarah McClusky, host of the Research Adjacent podcast. In this conversation, David Mendes sits down with Sarah to explore the often overlooked world of research-adjacent careers—the roles, paths, and opportunities for PhDs and researchers beyond traditional academic tracks. Sarah draws on…

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Papa PhD Gold 001: The Hidden Benefits of Science Communication for Researchers

Welcome to a brand-new Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD experience – the “Papa PhD Gold” format, where we dive into a past episode of the show to explore the intersection of science, communication, and personal growth as a researcher. In this episode, we are joined by Elodie Chabrol, a passionate advocate for science communication…

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Non-Traditional Career Paths for PhD Graduates With Andrew Ceperley

Join the Beyond the Thesis Skool community! Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In today’s episode, David Mendes chats with Andrew (Andy) T. Ceperley, a seasoned university administrator, consultant, and certified coach. Together, we explore alternative career paths for PhD graduates, such as grant writing and university administration roles, highlighting key…

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