The Nature Masterclasses online courses are specifically designed to be used on demand and at your rhythm. They are bite-sized (10–20-minute lessons) so you can dip in and out during natural gaps in your work. Researchers can choose their own learning path – whether that is working through a course in order or dipping in and out of modules.
The courses are designed to be interactive with in-lesson activities that will keep you engaged and give you plenty of opportunities to practice using new skills and concepts.
You will learn techniques and strategies to develop your skills and confidence across a range of essential research activities. You’ll be able to apply these skills to your everyday professional life but also leverage them to develop your career.
Registration
Register Your Account
- Go to https://masterclasses.nature.com/register.
- In the Institution list, select UC Irvine
- Enter your UCI email address. Note: You must register with your UCI email so Nature recognizes your access to UCI’s subscription.
- Choose a secure password, complete the remainder of the fields, and click Register.
- A confirmation email will go to your UCI email address. Once your account is confirmed, you can begin taking classes.
Featured Courses
NEW! Choosing the Best Journal for Your Paper
What is this course about, and who is it for?
- For researchers in the natural sciences who want to identify the best journal for their research.
- With insights from 12 researchers and experts in journal selection and academic publishing.
- Easy to use with 5-20-minute lessons
- Approximately 4 hours of learning
- Receive a certificate when you complete the course
Maximizing the Impact of Your Paper
What is this course about, and who is it for?
- For researchers in the natural sciences looking to effectively promote their papers and measure their impact.
- With insights from 8 researchers and experts in promoting papers and measuring impact
- Easy to use with 5-15-minute lessons
- 8 bite-sized lessons with certificate
Publishing a Research Paper: 2nd Edition
What is the course about, and who is it for?
- For researchers in the natural sciences who are new to publishing or wish to refresh their skills
- Developed by 3 Nature Portfolio journal Editors and 2 prominent researchers
- In-depth course with a course certificate (2 modules)
- Approximately 3 hours of learning
- English language subtitles and transcripts
Effective Science Communication
What is the course about, and who is it for?
- For researchers in the natural sciences who would like to communicate their research to a broader audience
- Easy-to-use with 10-30-minute lessons
- Taught by 8 experts in science communication, science writing and editing, science outreach, engagement and presentations, and the Springer Nature press office
- Receive a certificate when you complete the 1-module course
Persuasive Grant Writing
What is the course about, and who is it for?
- For researchers in the natural sciences who want to use narrative tools to improve the quality of their grant applications to make them more informative and persuasive
- Easy-to-use with short 15-minute lessons
- Taught by 9 experts in grant writing, including the Chief Editor of the Nature Research Editing Service
- Receive a certificate when you complete the 3-module course
Building a Strong Online Researcher Profile
What is the course about, and who is it for?
- For researchers in the natural sciences who would like to boost their online visibility and advance their career
- 5 bite-sized lessons with certificate
- Taught by 5 experts including journal editors, researchers, journalists and recruiters
- Microlearning format