Be the scientist you always wanted to be

Being a scientist means to have in your hands the most efficient method to understand the world, change it, and satisfy human curiosity. A method that is simply brilliant! But, for many, being a scientist also means spending tedious hours in front of a computer trying to write papers, struggling with disorderly ideas, procrastination, and self-doubts.

A Brilliant Mind helps you overcome these difficulties and become the scientist you always wanted to be. Let your scientific journey be amazing!

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Grant application writing: A masterclass with Dr. Ana Pineda

Last week, I had the immense pleasure of hosting a masterclass on writing grant applications with Dr. Ana Pineda from the blog I focus and write. I loved Ana's presentation and took a ton of...

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I learned a lot of very relevant things and got to know tools that I am definitely going to include in my writing process! In addition, Gayannée addressed the topics important to each and every one of the students. It was definitely one of the best workshops I had ever attended.

L., Ph.D. student

Medicine University of Graz

It was a great workshop. I learned many practical things for my dissertation and it was a lovely trainer. Our burning questions where answered and she was flexible, competent, nice and down to earth. THANK YOU! I think I never learned in that short time period of some hours so much helpful stuff!

E., Ph.D. student

University of Salzburg

Vielen Dank! Aufgrund dieses Seminars habe ich es geschafft, meine Arbeit weiter zu schreiben.

G., Master student

University of Graz