Project failures, political or funding shifts, and leadership changes can derail researcher careers, while mentorship, adaptability, and career coaching support recovery and resilience.
Retractions can reshape scientists' careers in unexpected ways
Retractions lead many researchers—especially early-career and those linked to misconduct or high-profile cases—to leave publishing and experience varied career consequences.
Five years on: how Brexit changed three scientists' careers
Brexit has significantly impacted the career trajectories of UK-based researchers from EU countries, influencing their decisions on whether to stay or leave.