Career Brief in 2012

Competitors could benefit if grant applications go public, CNSF warns.

Leading research institutions help Paris, London and Boston to come out on top.

US philanthropy is increasing.

Donation will support hiring of global-health researchers.

Chilean government hopes to spur scientific investment.

Average pension contribution of Canadian faculty members set to rise by 2% to make up shortfall.

NIH raises postdoc stipend for second consecutive year.

Research under pressure despite steady job growth in the non-profit sector.

Job security for junior academics set to fall.

The average age of US researchers getting their first grant is on the rise.

Biomedical institute finalizes plans to open facility in Connecticut.

Stage set for international partnerships in energy and nanotechnology.

Universities recommend measures to bring scientists to Europe.

Tenure-track posts will focus on translational cancer research.