How to survive in research: advice for the novice investigator

This paper, written by the RANZCP Committee for Research, provides an outline for how to survive in research, considering the ingredients likely to contribute to success, the role of supportive structures and the expected challenges. Learning how to survive in research is relevant for both trainees...

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Published inAustralasian psychiatry : bulletin of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Vol. 23; no. 1; p. 22
Main Authors Siskind, Dan, Parker, Stephen, Loi, Samantha, Looi, Jeffrey C, Macfarlane, Matthew D, Merry, Sally, Smith, Geoff, Kisely, Steve
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.02.2015
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Biomedical Research - methods
Humans
Mentors
Psychiatry
Research Personnel - psychology
early career
research
psychiatry
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Summary:This paper, written by the RANZCP Committee for Research, provides an outline for how to survive in research, considering the ingredients likely to contribute to success, the role of supportive structures and the expected challenges. Learning how to survive in research is relevant for both trainees and for Fellows undertaking research at any stage of their career. Intellectual curiosity, perseverance, frustration tolerance, patience and humility are key for success as a researcher. Selection of the right supervisor is important, as is development and maintenance of a good working supervisor/supervisee relationship. The personal benefits of undertaking research include flexibility in work hours, and improved skills in writing, oral presentations, objectivity, critical thinking, problem solving and project management.
ISSN:1440-1665
DOI:10.1177/1039856214562078