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Re­search train­ing programs

TagLast edit: Jan 15, 2022, 12:50 PM by Pablo

Research training programs are programs intended to help participants test their fit for and build their skills in research or in a particular area of research. These programs may often be called internships or summer research fellowships.

Further reading

Aird, Michael (2021) List of EA-aligned research training programs.

Aird, Michael (2021) Quick notes on what I mean by “research training programs”.

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