Tag: academic experts

Why Industry Consulting is the Starting Point to for Funding

Research funding in the United States took a real hit in 2026, and researchers are feeling it directly. In a US national survey covered by STAT News in March 2026, more than a quarter of respondents had laid off lab members, and more than two out of every five had canceled planned research because of […]

Written by on October 6, 2026

Six Ways Academics Can Build Real Industry Connections (Without Leaving the Lab)

Most advice aimed at researchers who want to work with industry assumes you’re trying to leave academia. Many blogs cover the classic playbook for the PhD-to-industry career switch: resume formatting, cover letters, and  technical interviews. However, many faculty, postdocs, and senior researchers aren’t looking for a new job. They want something more specific: a consulting […]

Written by on September 17, 2026