Radhika Vaishnav

PhD, University of Kentucky, United States

A strong advocate of curiosity, creativity and cross-disciplinary conversations

The Empowered Researcher: Building Your Own Grant Support System

Writing Competitive Grants Without Institutional Support For many researchers, the lack of institutional support seems unfathomable. For others, it is a way of life. Some may be fortunate to be at a tier-1 university or a large research institute or government-backed program that gives you unlimited access to dedicated office support. For many – from […]

From Literature Search to Manuscript Draft: Using AI Without Losing Academic Integrity

Gain practical, evidence-based guidance on responsible AI use in literature review, research methods, and academic writing

Research Excellence Framework (REF 2028)- What You Need To Know

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the major national research evaluation system in the United Kingdom. First introduced in 2014 (replacing the earlier Research Assessment Exercise), REF has become one of the most influential mechanisms shaping research strategy, culture, funding, and reputation across UK universities and beyond. Its outcomes determine allocation of about £2 billion […]

How Labs Prepare for the New Academic Year: A Global Perspective

As the current academic year begins to wind down, advance planning begins everywhere for the new academic year. Yes, it is a time for planning, strategy, collaboration and embracing new directions. Research institutions around the world start to gear up to ensure that laboratories are ready to support high-quality science and innovation. Gaps in equipment, […]